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By Bobbi Anderson

Don't "like" me because I'm sober in AA. And stop outing me with your clicks. Follow these five steps toward social-networking propriety. MORE  

Montreal Cops Seize Drug "40X Stronger Than Heroin"

By McCarton Ackerman

Police seize hundreds of thousands of highly-potent synthetic pills aimed at young people. MORE  

Face of Meth Recovery Goes Viral

By William Georgiades

Photos showing a recovering addict's stunning transformation receive thousands of "likes." MORE  

"Buddy Cup" Links Drinkers on Facebook

By Bryan Le

Budweiser's new invention automatically updates your "friend" count with a clink of the glass. MORE  

Is Facebook Driving You to Drink?

By Bryan Le

A new study finds anxious people are more likely to use Facebook, and to drink. MORE  

Romania's Prime Minister Is a Facebook Addict

By Bryan Le

"I am addicted to Internet, to Facebook," PM Victor Ponta writes on his Facebook page. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 25, 2013

By The Fix staff

Mexican blogger fights drug war with Facebook, Mischa Barton owes $9k to sobriety coaches, and sober St. Patty's Day spreads to Ireland. MORE  

Learning to Sit Still

By Chloe Caldwell

I always prided myself on my ability to handle my drugs. Now that I’m making my first clutches at sobriety, I’m beginning to see that I’d much rather be able to handle me. MORE  

UK Makes Social Media Addiction Official

By Valerie Tejeda

"Likes" and "retweets" can provide an addictive dopamine rush, say researchers. MORE  

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  

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