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Where to Draw the Line on Mind-Altering Substances?

By Sue Smith

Mouthwash and Sudafed, non-alcoholic beer and caffeine. What's cool for recovering addicts and alcoholics to eat, drink and take—and what's not? MORE  

Phoenix Suns Player Admits to Skittles Addiction

By Victoria Kim

On six or seven packs a day, Michael Beasley joins a roster of sugar-addicted pro-athletes. MORE  

Can Sober People Eat Food Cooked in Booze?

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell says it's better to avoid the risk. MORE  

Anthony Bourdain Dishes on His Addicted Past

By Ben Feuerherd

The reality TV chef says he's "a very unusual case" who kicked drugs, but still drinks. MORE  

Spice-Lovers More Prone to Alcohol Problems

By Chrisanne Grise

Fiery foods and booze activate endorphins in the brain in similar ways, researchers say. MORE  

Holiday Tips for People With Eating Disorders

By Nina Puro

This season is a challenge. With the help of an expert on eating disorders, The Fix offers five helpful suggestions. MORE  

How Calorie Displays Trigger Eating Disorders

By Nina Puro

Calorie counts on menus are often viewed as helpful. But women in recovery from anorexia tell The Fix they see it very differently. MORE  

What I've Learned About Pain Management

By Nic Sheff

I drank and used to escape the pain I was in but my problems only magnified. As it turns out, the clichés are true: the only way to get over those feelings is to go through them. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 7th, 2012

By Bryan Le

Colorado and Washington approve recreational pot use, election judges removed for being drunk, and boozed-up elephants go on the rampage. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 8, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Binge drinking in Africa surges, Facebook now offers gambling with real money, and Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham faces addiction allegations. MORE  

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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.

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