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The Prohibition Party's Low Bottom

By Jeff Winkler

Concerned about intoxicant issues, and heading to the polls today? You’re out of luck. The presidential candidate for the Prohibition Party is a gay-baiting preacher who doesn’t put a great face on the latter-day temperance movement. MORE  

Pro-Pot Campaigns Recruit the Right

By Tony O'Neill

Marijuana activists appeal to individualism and states' rights to win over prominent Republicans. MORE  

Will Gary Johnson's Pot Policy Hurt Romney?

By Chrisanne Grise

The Libertarian candidate's Republican former colleagues worry that his pro-legalization stance will cost them votes. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 28, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

San Francisco's new archbishop is arrested for DUI, teen pot use is linked to a drop in IQ, and Colin Farrell talks sobriety. MORE  

Gary Johnson Switches to Libertarian Party for 2012 Run

By Luke Walker

The frustrated former New Mexico Governor wants to stay part of the political conversation. MORE  

The GOP's Most Radical Candidate Visits The Fix

By Will Godfrey

Former Governor Gary Johnson knows his views on legalizing drugs are out of step with 99% of American politicians. He stops by and tells us why that's a good thing. MORE  

The Quick Fix: A Real-Time Round-Up of Today's News

By Will Godfrey

Cameron Douglas Smuggles Heroin and Coke into Jail, GOP Candidate Would Give Full Pardons to Pot Offenders, and Why Baseball's Hooked on Chewing Tobacco. MORE  

Marginalized by Media, Gary Johnson Goes Rogue—and Pagan

By Jed Bickman

The GOP candidate, who boasts progressive drug-reform positions and a sense of humor, makes news by courting the Occult vote. MORE  

Drug Maverick Comes Out Swinging at GOP Prez Debate

By Maer Roshan

The once-shunned GOP presidential candidate made a splash at his first debate last night, but not for his progressive positions on drug-reform. MORE  

GOP Candidate Johnson: End Drug War, Cut Military Spend

By Will Godfrey

Gary Johnson tells The Fix that both violence and stretched budgets will be reduced by his policy of legalizing marijuana. MORE  

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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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"Drunk" Minister Halts Ukraine Parliament Meeting

A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.

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Why Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?

A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.

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Las Vegas Liquor Store Removes "Offensive" Billboard

The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.

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My Imperfect Sobriety

I didn’t follow all the rules when I was new to program and I still don’t. Part of me knows that’s exactly how it should be. 

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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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