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Media Labels Cleveland Kidnapper a "Sex Addict"

By Sarah Beller

"Sex addiction has become a convenient excuse for almost anything bad associated with sex," responds one psychologist.  MORE  

25 Years for Drug Trafficking, Only 20 for Murder?

By Bryan Le

Rape and murder carry shorter sentences than drug crimes in many Latin American countries, a new report shows. MORE  

No Hugs Please, I'm Sober!

By Chris Gates

First you get sober. Then you find out who you are. Then you learn to say no. 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  

The World's Most Embarrassing Morning After?

By Bryan Le

A woman's drunken bender in Hong Kong begins a horrifying tale with a happy—but excruciating—ending. MORE  

Mariska Hargitay Saved My Life

By Kristen McGuiness

As I watched Law and Order: SVU in early sobriety, I’d think: If Mariska can solve major problems in an episode, there has to be some hope for me. MORE  

Strip Club Booze Tax to Fund Rape Centers

By Chrisanne Grise

A proposed bill requires Illinois strip clubs with liquor licenses to pay a "skin tax."  MORE  

Binge Drinking Hikes Sexual Assault Risk

By May Wilkerson

Female college freshman are 33% more likely to become victims if they binge drink, say researchers. MORE  

Female Sex Addict Takes Man Hostage

By Reina Berger

A woman commits a second crime against a man after leaving a sex addiction clinic, in an unusual and tragic case. MORE  

Drunk Hockey Phenom Iced For "Attempted Rape"

By Adam K. Raymond

Boston University's top scorer is arrested and kicked off the team. MORE  

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The Quick Fix
Morning Roundup: May 21, 2013

Jon Bon Jovi says daughter's heroin overdose was "my worst moment as a father," a new toothbrush shoots caffeine into your mouth, and 1 in 10 teens use "study drugs."

5:00am
Syringe Vending Machines on the Cards in Australia

Researchers propose a radical response to Melbourne's heroin problem.

5/20/13 5:20pm
Drug Cartels Thrive at US-Mexico Border

With US deportations at a record high, the cartels take advantage of displaced people.

5/20/13 4:40pm
Olympics Relax Regulation of Pot

Revised global anti-doping policy will make it harder to test for long-term pot use in athletes.

5/20/13 3:31pm
New DSM Launches Amid Controversy

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

5/20/13 2:22pm
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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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