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Morning Roundup: May 3, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Would-be assassin wanted to "punish" Obama over drug policy, the public hands in 371 tons of unused Rx drugs, and "Billy the Exterminator" is guilty of synthetic pot possession. MORE  

"Parkinson's Meds Made Me a Gay, Gambling Sex Addict"

By Bryan Le

A Parkinson's sufferer wins $255,000 after claiming his life was ruined by Requip. MORE  

Morning Roundup: September 25, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Czech police make arrests in the methanol poisoning case, the Massachusetts drug lab scandal plays out in court, and Rihanna rolls a diamond joint. MORE  

Substance Abuse Higher Among Lesbians

By Valerie Tejeda

An Australian study suggests women in the LGBT community are at a higher risk for binge drinking and drug use. MORE  

Going Gay for Pay

By Nic Sheff

To fuel his meth addiction, a straight guy sold himself to other men. But it wasn’t just money he was after.  MORE  

Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover

By William Henderson

Falling for another man was a minor problem. Falling for a drug addict was a major one. William Henderson recounts how becoming hooked on another person can be as deadly as being hooked on any drug. MORE  

Gays Gone Wild!

By Will Godfrey

A pack of Gay Pride party promoters is planning to put the sex back into sobriety. MORE  

Are gay and lesbian people more vulnerable to addictions and if so, why?

By Craig Sloane

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and addictions counselor, specializing in LGBT clients and using both harm reduction and abstinence-based models. MORE  

Pride Institute

Eden Prairie, Minn.

3 stars

America's leading gay and lesbian rehab is a safe, clean haven for a wide range of LGBT clients who want to give up drugs and alcohol. But cramming 40 gay addicts into a tiny space can result in occasional fireworks.     MORE  

The Quick Fix
London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.

5/17/13 5:20pm
How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Equine Assisted Therapy can help patients improve body image and learn about boundaries and trust.

5/17/13 4:31pm
Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.

5/17/13 3:50pm
Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.

5/17/13 2:47pm
Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine.

5/17/13 1:08pm
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Being a Lesbian in AA

How do you manage terminal uniqueness when you are in fact unique? A minority AA member from Portland reports.

The Rehab Review
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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