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Morning Roundup: December 18, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Marines on duty will face random breathalyzer tests, medical marijuana dispensaries must remain cash-only, and the probe into Amy Winehouse's death is reopened. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 7, 2012

By Bryan Le

Men and women benefit from AA in different ways, Richard Branson writes on "trillion-dollar failure" drug war, and Superman drinks alcohol. MORE  

Chris Brown's Smokin' Threesome

By Valerie Tejeda

The singer—reportedly back with his ex, Rihanna—says "it's medicinal." MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 29, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Jailed Mexican kingpin admits to bribing officials, young adults drive stoned more than drunk, and plans for a booze-free St. Paddy's Day divide Ireland. MORE  

Medical Pot: Fit for a Kid?

By Tony O'Neill

The less-than-hysterical reaction to the story of a seven-year-old using medical marijuana reflects changing attitudes. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 20, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Iowa mulls medical marijuana, an anti-doping proposal would bar drug cheats from the Olympics, and Nikki Sixx's "The Heroin Diaries" is headed to Broadway. MORE  

How to Make a Mint From the Marijuana Biz

By McCarton Ackerman

The medical pot industry was worth billions even before the latest legalizations. Investors rush to cash in, despite the risks. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 8, 2012

By Bryan Le

Canadians want to legalize marijuana too, Brazil credits its tobacco policy with saving 400,000 lives, and a defendant "too drunk to be guilty" is jailed. MORE  

What Next for the Pot Campaigners Who Lost?

By May Wilkerson

Oregon and Arkansas rejected their recreational and medical marijuana bills. But backers tell The Fix they're ready for the next round. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 31, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Researchers track drug cartels via Google, smart people may booze more, and "Octomom" Nadya Suleman checks into rehab for Rx drugs. MORE  

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