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Why K2 Is Still Hot in Philly

By Jeff Deeney

Despite new bans, the high cost of tests to detect myriad K2 strains means Philadelphia's hustlers can keep on two-in' . MORE  

No More Mr. Nice Guy in New York

By Valerie Tejeda

The state bans the distribution and sale of synthetic marijuana products like "Mr. Nice Guy" and "K2." MORE  

Synthetic Drug Sales Booming Among Teens

By May Wilkerson

Missouri's prohibition of dangerous designer drugs like K2 has done little to prevent teens from abusing them. MORE  

Synthetic "Pot" Takes More Teens to Hospital

By Valerie Tejeda

The variety of chemicals used in "K2" and "Blaze" make it harder for medics to react to some crazy symptoms. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 1, 2012

By Will Godfrey

Judge rules graphic cigarette labels violate first amendment, Tatum O'Neal returns to rehab after coke relapse, and newspaper heiress admits running crack house. MORE  

Texas Politician Scored Drugs From Hookers

By McCarton Ackerman

A city councilman in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is in hot water for drug use—and for his preferred drug connection. MORE  

EMS Releases Frantic Demi Moore 911 Call

By Will Godfrey

The panicked woman who called 911 after Demi Moor's seizure said the star had smoked a substance that was "not marijuana" but "similar to incense." MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 11, 2012

By Luke Walker

U.S. Helped Colombian Drug Lord Launder Millions; Tampa cops investigate ongoing sale of synthetic drugs, and Justin Bieber talks sex and drugs. MORE  

Despite Ban, Synthetic Drugs Are Still Sold Legally

By Luke Walker

Synthetic drug manufacturers stay one step ahead of legislation by developing new chemical variants. MORE  

Troops Get High on "Spice"

By Luke Walker

Synthetic pot—easy to find and hard to detect—is a growing problem for the US military. MORE  

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The Quick Fix
Morning Roundup: May 21, 2012

South Asian cartels muscle into the meth market, missing actor Nick Stahl turns up in rehab, and public punishment for author's daughter for Facebook vodka photo.

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Addicts' Dance Troupe Storms the Stage

Some of these dancing addicts used to beg outside the theaters they now perform in, their director tells The Fix.

5/18/12 5:01pm
Camel Cigs Appeal More and More to Tweens

The tobacco giant won't self-congratulate too loudly for the profitable popularity of its "Crush" cigarettes among kids.

5/18/12 3:52pm
"Kegasus" Is Sober, Not Really a Centaur

Horse-racing's drunken spokesbeast is played by an actor who hasn't had a drink in 20 years.

5/18/12 2:57pm
Bollywood Star's "Drunken Cricket Brawl"

Actor Shah Rukh Khan, the "King of Bollywood," is banned from a stadium in Mumbai.

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On a Roll

Rich Roll went from being a hope-to-die drunk to one of the world’s fittest men—a journey he chronicles in his new book, Finding Ultra

The Rehab Review
Alta Mira
 
 
 
 

This luxe, free-spirited San Francisco rehab allows residents some leeway to decide to what extent their sobriety will involve traditional 12-Step programs.

Santé Center for Healing
 
 
 

Community ties are strong at this raucous Texas rehab, where residents bond quickly on the ropes course and over fried chicken and sweet tea.


The Watershed
 
 
 

The Watershed houses clients strictly according to age, at two locations 10 miles apart. Youngsters or oldies who feel they got the raw end of the deal are consoled by experienced staff and ice cream machines.

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