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Infamous Italian Mob Boss Arrested in Colombia

By McCarton Ackerman

The arrest highlights growing ties between European and Latin American drug traffickers. MORE  

25 Years for Drug Trafficking, Only 20 for Murder?

By Bryan Le

Rape and murder carry shorter sentences than drug crimes in many Latin American countries, a new report shows. MORE  

Morning Roundup April 12th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Republican official says gay "lifestyle" leads to drugs, more states introduce drug testing bills, and P-Diddy's ex "used drugs in front of their kids." MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 5th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Most Americans now favor legal marijuana, drunk driving tempts teens during prom season, and hotel tycoon Vikram Chatwal is busted for drug trafficking. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 28th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Chile bans indoor smoking, nicotine addiction may be genetic, and Connecticut "Meth Priest" to plead guilty to drug charges.   MORE  

UN Development Chief Slams "War on Drugs"

By McCarton Ackerman

The head of the UNDP says criminalizing drugs has created more problems than it has solved. MORE  

US Navy Withdraws From the Drug War

By McCarton Ackerman

Due to budget cuts, the Navy may stop "testing" new military technologies in the drug war. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 11, 2013

By The Fix staff

Cocaine traffickers target Costa Rica, drug made from red wine could help you live until 150, and Jeb Bush compares reporters to crack addicts. MORE  

West African Drug Cartels Gain Power

By McCarton Ackerman

Long-reigning Latin American cartels could have new competition in the global drug trade. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 4, 2013

By The Fix staff

Adderall-fueled suicide raises concerns over ADHD drugs, ecstasy could save marriages, and Justin Bieber partied with a bottle of codeine. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 23, 2013

Scientists discover cocaine-blocking moleculefood addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and former Bachelorette star reveals battle with alcoholism.

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Islamic Extremists Target "Vice" in Iraq

Fundamentalists seek to eradicate behaviors "contrary to Islam" with deadly attacks on brothels and liquor stores.

5/22/13 5:27pm
Big Tobacco Wants YOU to Keep Smoking

As Americans cut back, tobacco companies fight to keep customers with more giveaways.

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Drunk Directs Traffic in Midtown Manhattan

A homeless alcoholic helps a transit worker catch some shut eye by taking over his duties.

5/22/13 3:31pm
Is Addiction a Pathology of Choice?

New research suggests that drug cravings and decision-making are linked in the brain.

5/22/13 2:22pm
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