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Morning Roundup: June 18, 2013

By Bryan Le

Experts say teens shouldn't use medical marijuana for pain, Samuel Jackson recounts his worst drunken audition, and new Miss USA wants to fight drug and alcohol abuse. MORE  

Morning Roundup: June 14, 2013

By Bryan Le

Major landlord bans smoking in apartments across the country, Lindsay Lohan bounces from Betty Ford to a Malibu rehab, and NYPD bust illegal fireworks and find cocaine. MORE  

Morning Roundup: June 4, 2013

By Bryan Le

Vancouver tests out free heroin injection sites, more children poisoned by parents' prescription drugs, and "Grumpy Cat" meme warns teens not to drink and drive. MORE  

Is a "Starbucks of Pot" on the Horizon?

By Victoria Kim

A former Microsoft manager plans to launch the world's first global marijuana brand. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 28, 2013

By The Fix staff

Marijuana baked goods send kids to the ER, Rob Ford's crack scandal linked to homicide, and police fatally shoot a drunk Korean War vet at his Connecticut mansion. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 27, 2013

By The Fix staff

LA hosts massive medical marijuana convention, Rob Ford says crack-smoking video does not exist, and drug smuggler busted after spelling out his own name in cocaine. MORE  

Chris Christie Iffy About Medical Pot for Minors

By Victoria Kim

MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope." MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 20, 2013

By The Fix staff

Drinking during puberty linked to alcoholism, teens bribed into attending booze-free prom parties, and Toronto mayor Rob Ford denies smoking crack in video. MORE  

Secret “Sober” Pot Smokers

By Laura Barcella

Can you be sober in AA and still smoke pot? Some members believe it's possible, but are they getting away with it? MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 6, 2013

By The Fix staff

Egypt "welcomes" booze and bikinis, vet says marijuana could prolong pets' lives, and Justin Bieber is banned from drinking in Dubai. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: June 19, 2013

Moderate drinking during pregnancy may not hurt the baby, US adult smoking rate dips to 18%, and Miley Cyrus says marijuana is way safer than booze.

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What Is the World Getting Drunk On?

This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.

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Coffee's Energy Boost Is a Sign That You're Addicted

Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.

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"Drunk" Minister Halts Ukraine Parliament Meeting

A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.

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Why Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?

A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.

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