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By Victoria Kim
FDA investigates dangers of caffeine, Johnny Depp "ditches the drink", and Mexican police arrest Joaquin Guzman's father-in-law. MORE
Thirteen female guards are accused of helping gang members run a national drug ring from behind bars. MORE
By Bryan Le
Maryland passes medical marijuana bill, scientists make low-fat chocolate with vodka, and Richie Sambora "pushed" off Bon Jovi Tour for drinking. MORE
Maryland cops take the rapper into custody—then ask to snap a photo with him. MORE
By Tony O'Neill
A new state bill seeking to decriminalize small-scale pot possession stands a fighting chance. MORE
The Ravens linebacker denies claims he took banned IGF hormones to recover from an injury. MORE
The switch to Medicaid should help more people in the long run—but some who need treatment now are out of luck. MORE
Horse-racing's drunken spokesbeast is played by an actor who hasn't had a drink in 20 years. MORE
By Luke Walker
Last year was packed with legalization-related developments. MORE
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Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.
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"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.
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Prisons have become a "job fair" for aspiring drug traffickers, an inmate tells The Fix.
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A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?
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New stats underline the racial bias of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.
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