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Security Chief Slams Mexico's Drug-War Strategy

By May Wilkerson

Mexico's new interior secretary says that targeting the leaders of drug cartels has worsened the violence. MORE  

Mexican President Says No to Legalization

By McCarton Ackerman

New president Enrique Peña Nieto says the country will continue its fight against drugs. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 11, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Drug co. launches meth-resistant nasal decongestants, young binge eaters are more likely to use drugs, and Blues Brothers' on-set cocaine use is revealed. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 6, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Mexico's new president says army will fight on in drug war, drugs stoke Irish gang war, and Captain America's actor brother Scott Evans is busted. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 5, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Cigarette tax hikes help smokers cut back, an Rx drug to halt Rx drug addiction is in the works, and cellphone addiction could be contagious. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 4, 2012

By The Fix staff

Binge-eating and hoarding get official status in DSM-5, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter slam drug war in new doc, and Mike Tyson was high on cocaine in The Hangover. MORE  

Calderon Leaves His Drug War Behind

By McCarton Ackerman

Mexico's president leaves office after six years and 63,000 dead, with the drug war at a stalemate. MORE  

New Mexican Pres Urges US to Help End Drug War

By McCarton Ackerman

Enrique Peña Nieto says that more US-Mexico collaboration would benefit the economy and security of both nations. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 29, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Jailed Mexican kingpin admits to bribing officials, young adults drive stoned more than drunk, and plans for a booze-free St. Paddy's Day divide Ireland. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 28, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

The US Navy restricts alcohol for servicemen in Japan, Colorado tackles first legal pot challenge, and Brad Pitt says NO to linking marijuana and gay marriage. MORE  

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