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Morning Roundup: December 10, 2012

By The Fix staff

Investigation lifts lid on reckless prescribing, NFL star charged with manslaughter of teammate after "drunk" crash, and unsealed autopsy shows Notorious BIG died sober. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 12, 2012

By The Fix staff

Large numbers of Rx drug deaths are linked to just a few doctors, Washington DAs drop pot possession cases, and addicts' wedding lifts spirits at an opium rehab in Kabul. MORE  

Sleeping Pills Associated With Cancer and Death

By Valerie Tejeda

There's a high correlation between sleeping pill use, cancer and death. But does that mean the pills are to blame? MORE  

Doctors Tell Congress: It’s Not Our Fault

By Dirk Hanson

Physicians demand better training, more DEA oversight, and generally plead innocent before Congress. MORE  

The Quick Fix
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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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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Naked Student on 'Shrooms Rescued From Mountain

A hiker in Colorado had to be restrained and rescued by 35 personnel after she "freaked out."

11:45am
Doors Keyboardist and Pot Advocate Dies at 74

Ray Manzarek, a founding member of The Doors, passes away after living the high life.

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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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