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Morning Roundup: January 17, 2013

By The Fix staff

Japanese gambling addiction fuels multibillion dollar industry, energy drinks are blamed for 20,000 hospital visits, and a Russian drunk drives a tank into a house. MORE  

Alcoholic Energy Drinks Linked to More Casual Sex

By McCarton Ackerman

A study shows the potent combo is linked to an increase in casual sex among college students. MORE  

Energy Drink Overdoses on the Rise

By Jennifer Matesa

Sky-high caffeine levels are landing Red Bull and Full Throttle lovers in the ER. MORE  

Meet the Frat Boys Behind Four Loko, America's Most Hated Beer

By Jay Cheshes

Their buzzy brew has been banned nationwide. They've been denounced by the FBI and the White House. But the three frat-boys who founded Four Loko have managed to avoid the press for over a year. Until now. Last month they gave the Fix an an exclusive interview. And they're not apologizing for anything. MORE  

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