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Cameron Douglas Writes from Prison, Demanding Change

By Victoria Kim

Michael Douglas' son, incarcerated for drug crimes, slams the system for its treatment of addicts. MORE  

Meth Ring Busted at San Diego Summer Camp

By McCarton Ackerman

A sports center that hosts kids' summer activities doubled as a major drug distribution center. MORE  

30-Somethings Overdo It on "Club Drugs"

By Victoria Kim

Patients at London's leading club-drug clinic are older than you might expect. MORE  

Morning Roundup: June 5, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Latin American countries seek new drug war tactics, a couple allowed a 10-month-old to ingest opium, and Melissa Etheridge says pot got her through chemotherapy. MORE  

The Third Reich's Love Affair With Meth

By Victoria Kim

It was seen as the "ideal war drug" by the Nazis. Incredibly, German troops were still offered it as late as 1988. MORE  

Graph: Drugs Get Cheaper as Arrests Rise

By Victoria Kim

Attempts to use mass incarceration to drive up illegal drug prices have spectacularly failed, the numbers show. MORE  

Crystal Meth Threatens Afghanistan

By McCarton Ackerman

Some fear a new addiction crisis could cripple the drug and war-ravaged nation. MORE  

Diet Soda Rots Teeth "Like Meth and Cocaine"

By Valerie Tejeda

A new study claims a soda habit can damage your chompers as badly as a drug habit. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 24, 2013

By Victoria Kim

"Real life Walter White" busted in Boston, new anti-depressant is related to "Special K" party drug, and sex addiction diagnosis sparks controversy. MORE  

The Men and Women Who Clean Up Meth Labs

By Adam K. Raymond

The Fix reports from Indiana, where the American meth epidemic rages on. Those who work to make hazardous homes safe have human pain to deal with, as well as chemical contamination. 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.

5:00am
What Is the World Getting Drunk On?

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

6/18/13 5:12pm
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.

6/18/13 4:23pm
"Drunk" Minister Halts Ukraine Parliament Meeting

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

6/18/13 3:01pm
Why Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?

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

6/18/13 1:52pm
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The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

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This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

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This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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