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Christine Quinn Comes Out as Bulimic, Alcoholic

By McCarton Ackerman

The NYC councilwoman and mayoral candidate hopes her story will inspire others to get help. MORE  

Doc Gooden Relates Cocaine Addiction

By William Georgiades

The all-star pitcher recalls getting "blitzed" after the Mets' historic 1986 World Series win. MORE  

Noble Volunteers Get Smashed to Help Cops Train

By Bryan Le

Determined to crack down on drunken boating, police-turned-bartenders take a bizarre approach to training. MORE  

Camera-Wielding Fireman Fights Drug Crime

By Bryan Le

Determined to catch Buffalo, NY drug dealers in the act, Dan Milovich has his camera ready. MORE  

"Sex Addict" Anthony Weiner May Run for NY Mayor

By McCarton Ackerman

The ex-congressman's fate will rest on how the public views his past. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 4th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Senator Schumer pushes for tougher Rx drug legislation, Washington cracks down on marijuana bars, and DJ Clue is busted with illegal pills. MORE  

NY Doc Busted in $10-Million Oxy Drug Ring

By McCarton Ackerman

Dr. Hector Castro is charged as head of a massive multi-state prescription drug ring. 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  

Sober St. Patty's Day Goes Global

By Ben Feuerherd

From NYC to Belfast, booze-free events aim to "reclaim the true spirit" of the holiday, the founder tells The Fix. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 25, 2013

By The Fix staff

Mexican blogger fights drug war with Facebook, Mischa Barton owes $9k to sobriety coaches, and sober St. Patty's Day spreads to Ireland. MORE  

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Video: This Is Your Baby on Drugs

Drug use during pregnancy is a major problem in the US. This video breaks it down.

5:30pm
Drug-Free Brad Pitt Is High on Life

The actor says he quit drugs after getting "burnt out" in the '90s. Now he's happier than ever.

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Chris Christie Iffy About Medical Pot for Minors

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

3:29pm
Study: One in 10 Teen Girls Has an Eating Disorder

A UK study finds eating disorder diagnoses are rapidly increasing among teens.

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Does "Buttlegging" Fund Terrorism?

The NYPD busts a giant cigarette trafficking ring with alleged ties to terrorism.

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Anonymous Facebook Etiquette

Don't 'like' me because I'm sober in AA. And stop outing me with your clicks. Follow these five steps towards social networking propriety.

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Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

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.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

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.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

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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