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Iron Man Actor Reveals Battle With Eating Disorders

By McCarton Ackerman

Ashley Hamilton is seven years sober, but says food addiction remains a struggle. MORE  

Sexual Harassment Linked to Eating Disorders in Men

By Sarah Beller

A new study finds a link between high levels of sexual harassment and bulimia in men. MORE  

More Women Getting Hooked on Gambling Online

By Bryan Le

Gambling addiction is rising sharply among women, and experts blame the Internet. MORE  

Betty Ford's Legacy to Addicted Women Lives On

By Chelsea Carmona

An important event highlights the need for gender-specific addiction treatment. MORE  

Teenagers and "Juicing"

By Sarah Beller

A preoccupation with "muscle-enhancing" is causing more young people to abuse supplements and steroids. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 9, 2012

By The Fix staff

Mexico scrambles to change strategy after US pot legalization, energy-drinking soldiers snooze on the job, and Melbourne Cup drunks "heap shame" on Australia. MORE  

Alcoholism Is "Twice as Deadly" for Women

By May Wilkerson

A study of the long-term consequences of alcoholism reveals a much higher mortality rate for women than for men. MORE  

War on Drugs Becomes "War on Women"

By May Wilkerson

A report from two Nobel Peace Prize laureates highlights military violence against women in cartel-threatened countries. MORE  

Quitting Smoking: Which Sex Does Better?

By Valerie Tejeda

New research explodes some myths about the genders' respective chances of kicking the habit. MORE  

Do Women Relapse for Different Reasons?

By Sarah Beller

Addiction expert David Sack outlines the main challenges that female addicts face, but says they're still less likely to relapse than males. MORE  

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It's Time to Let Go of Intervention

After a 13-year run, A&E's popular addiction-themed reality series is ending.

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Diet Soda Rots Teeth "Like Meth and Cocaine"

A new study claims a soda habit can damage your chompers as badly as a drug habit.

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LA Mobster Indicted in International Drug Ring

Alessandro Taloni allegedly helped run a billion dollar cocaine ring spanning three countries.

5/24/13 1:44pm
Stalin Got Wasted With Churchill in Wartime

Newly-public documents reveal how the two leaders bonded during a boozy all-nighter in 1942.

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Amanda Bynes Arrested After Bong Toss

The troubled former actress' most recent drug-fueled hijinx land her a night in jail.

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Our People in Havana

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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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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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