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Are Drug Cartels Infiltrating Middle America?

By McCarton Ackerman

Mexico's violent traffickers are now taking root far north of the border, a new report claims. MORE  

Drunken "Consent" Key to Teen Rape Trial

By Ben Feuerherd

Two Ohio teens stand accused, as their town reels from the impact of underage drinking and social media. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 23, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

A top surgeon continued operating after testing positive for coke, France will allow "shooting galleries," and Fergie talks about her meth addiction. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 3, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Gas prices help cut teen drunk driving, addictions cause homeless people to die younger, and country singer Kenny Rogers is a lifelong teetotaler. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 28, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

San Francisco's new archbishop is arrested for DUI, teen pot use is linked to a drop in IQ, and Colin Farrell talks sobriety. MORE  

Teen Kingpin Busted in Ohio

By McCarton Ackerman

The 17-year-old student was running a multi-million dollar marijuana ring out of his bedroom. MORE  

Ohio's Forced Rehab Law Is Hardly Used

By McCarton Ackerman

Forcing your loved ones into rehab is controversial—and the cost can be prohibitive. MORE  

Morning Roundup: July 9, 2012

By The Fix staff

Vivitrol offers new hope to addicts, antidepressants but no alcohol found in Mary Kennedy's system, and Nascar's A.J. Allmendinger suspended for failed drug test. MORE  

Ohio Jobseekers Routinely Fail Drug Tests

By Ariel Nagi

Over 25% of employers in the state have rejected an applicant due to a failed drug test—and the manufacturing industry has the biggest problem. MORE  

Ohio's Gambling Addicts Can Ban Themselves

By Chrisanne Grise

A 52-year-old man opts to exclude himself from Ohio's casinos for life; officials expect he'll be the first of many. MORE  

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After much research and debate, the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been rolled out.

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