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Prison Sentencing

FAMM Fights for a Fairer Deal for Drug Offenders

By Seth Ferranti

Drug prisoners tell The Fix what Families Against Mandatory Minimums means to them. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 1, 2012

By The Fix staff

California could end its "three strikes" law, how Valium changed America, and a DUI suspect sprays cologne in his mouth to cover the smell. MORE  

The Ugly Truth of Mandatory Drug Sentencing

By Seth Ferranti

Clarence Aaron is serving three life terms for a small-time college cocaine deal, another victim of heinous mandatory drug sentencing laws. If he's waiting for Obama—or anyone else—for help, he'll be waiting a long time. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 3, 2012

By May Wilkerson

Top Mexican drug kingpin sentenced to 25 years, addicts seeking "sober homes" subject to scams, and Colin Farrell opens up to Ellen about being seven years sober. MORE  

Colombian Drug Lord Gets 16 Years in US Prison

By May Wilkerson

The leader of one of the world's most powerful drug cartels faces reduced US prison sentence. MORE  

Is The War on Drugs Racist? Bestseller Fuels Debate

By May Wilkerson

A bombshell new book argues that the drug war unfairly targets blacks. MORE  

Video: NJ Governor Gets Soft on Drugs

By Hunter R. Slaton

Chris Christie now backs treatment—not jail—for non-violent drug offenders. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 3, 2012

By Luke Walker

Top Colombian Drug Lord Shot Dead by Police, THC in Marijuana May Cause Psychosis, and DARE Anti-Drug Campaign Loses Steam in Florida. MORE  

The Quick Fix
It's Time to Let Go of Intervention

After a 13-year run, A&E's popular addiction-themed reality series is ending.

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Diet Soda Rots Teeth "Like Meth and Cocaine"

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

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LA Mobster Indicted in International Drug Ring

Alessandro Taloni allegedly helped run a billion dollar cocaine ring spanning three countries.

5/24/13 1:44pm
Stalin Got Wasted With Churchill in Wartime

Newly-public documents reveal how the two leaders bonded during a boozy all-nighter in 1942.

5/24/13 12:42pm
Amanda Bynes Arrested After Bong Toss

The troubled former actress' most recent drug-fueled hijinx land her a night in jail.

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Our People in Havana

Alcoholics Anonymous in Cuba is the same as everywhere else. Only with more technicolor, enthusiasm and love than I've found anywhere else.

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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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