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TripSit: A Social Network for Drug Users

By Bryan Le

The founders of the controversial anonymous community tell The Fix that they save lives by helping people to use drugs safely. MORE  

Amy Winehouse's Legacy

By McCarton Ackerman

Mitch Winehouse may have lost his daughter Amy to addiction, but as he tells The Fix, he's doing his best to prevent similar tragedies in other families. MORE  

Ryan Leaf Kicked Out of Rehab and Back in Prison

By McCarton Ackerman

The troubled ex-NFL quarterback faces more jail time after threatening a rehab staffer. MORE  

Islamic Militants in Mali Tied to Drug Cartels

By McCarton Ackerman

The war in Mali will impact drug traffickers and users far beyond its borders. MORE  

When Addiction Is the Punchline

By McCarton Ackerman

Anthony Kalloniatis' zany comic persona hid a secret life of meth, booze, blackouts—and enough arrests to secure regular invites to cop parties.  MORE  

My Sober New Year's Eve

By Carlos Herrera

I'm happy I know how to turn down my drinking buddies on the biggest partying night of the year. But that doesn't mean it's always easy. 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  

Sobriety's New Prepaid Card

By McCarton Ackerman

Three sober addicts have created the Next Step Card to help people in early recovery manage their money.  MORE  

Finding My Way Home

By Nic Sheff

I recently volunteered at a homeless shelter, and it brought me right back to all those times I was on the other side of the soup ladle. MORE  

Canada Approves Generic Oxy

By McCarton Ackerman

The Health Minister's decision has provoked massive outcry from provinces and tribes already pummeled by painkiller addiction. MORE  

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The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.

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Being a Lesbian in AA

How do you manage terminal uniqueness when you are in fact unique? A minority AA member from Portland reports.

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Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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