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"Drunkorexia" Is Double Trouble

By Sarah Beller

The dangerous duo of disordered eating and substance abuse is "extremely common," experts tell The Fix. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 25, 2013

By Bryan Le

Latin America prepares for pot legalization, social isolation may increase risk of addiction, and Snoop Lion wants to educate kids about smoking weed. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 14, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Russia's drug czar wants global war on traffickers, drug cartel member linked to journalist killings is caught, and Breaking Bad star hosts heroin awareness fundraiser. MORE  

"Drink Your Carbs," Says New Website

By Jason Gotlieb

A site launched in time for the holiday season gives dieting advice that's reckless at best. MORE  

"Drunkorexia" Stalks Young Women Around the World

By Will Godfrey

Starving yourself before binge drinking is now common in Australia—and a recent study shows 16% of US college students engage in the dangerous practice. MORE  

The Quick Fix
London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.

5/17/13 5:20pm
How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Equine Assisted Therapy can help patients improve body image and learn about boundaries and trust.

5/17/13 4:31pm
Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.

5/17/13 3:50pm
Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

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

5/17/13 2:47pm
Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine.

5/17/13 1:08pm
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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.

The Rehab Review
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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