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High-Fructose Corn Syrup "as Addictive as Cocaine"

By Valerie Tejeda

Researchers say addiction to the common ingredient could help explain the obesity epidemic. MORE  

Childhood Abuse Linked to Food Addiction in Women

By Valerie Tejeda

Women with a history of abuse are twice as likely to develop addictive eating patterns, a study finds. MORE  

Can Food Be Physically Addictive?

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell talks about cutting out addictive foods, like sugar and white flour. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 23, 2013

By The Fix staff

Mexicans fleeing drug violence seek asylum in the US, marijuana pill could relieve more pain, and Amanda Bynes tries to smoke weed at the gym. MORE  

Is Anyone Completely Sober?

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell talks about taking it one addiction at a time. MORE  

The Artist's Way

By Jane Doe

Practical, action-based tools can restore your creativity in sobriety. MORE  

Chaz Bono Fights Food Addiction

By May Wilkerson

Cher's son talks about his battle to lose weight after beating drug and alcohol addiction. MORE  

How Do I Kick a Sugar Addiction?

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell shares first-hand experience of beating a sugar habit. MORE  

Junk Food Addiction May Start in the Womb

By Chrisanne Grise

Prenatal exposure to sugar and fat makes kids more prone to food addiction, research shows. MORE  

Is Food Addiction Harder to Kick Than Drugs?

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell says food addiction is tougher to beat, but it's possible. MORE  

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The actor says drinking to cope with his split from Vanessa Paradis "could have been fatal."

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Morning Roundup: June 19, 2013

Moderate drinking during pregnancy may not hurt the baby, US adult smoking rate dips to 18%, and Miley Cyrus says marijuana is way safer than booze.

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What Is the World Getting Drunk On?

This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.

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Coffee's Energy Boost Is a Sign That You're Addicted

Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.

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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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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.

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