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Foreigner Frontman Is Born Again Sober

By McCarton Ackerman

Lou Gramm says a spiritual awakening led him to get clean and become a devout Christian. MORE  

Rob Lowe Celebrates 23 Years Sober

By Valerie Tejeda

The TV star shares his milestone on Twitter, saying "it works if you work it." MORE  

Face of Meth Recovery Goes Viral

By William Georgiades

Photos showing a recovering addict's stunning transformation receive thousands of "likes." MORE  

Should All Doctors Check Out AA?

By Hunter R. Slaton

An NYU researcher urges physicians to attend 12-step meetings for "education." Some recovering addicts tell The Fix they agree. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 15, 2013

By The Fix staff

Prescription painkiller abuse plagues the NFLCanadian kids smoke the most pot, and comedian Kevin Hart arrested for drunk driving. MORE  

Morning Roundup April 10th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Pot users are more likely to abuse Rx drugs, celebrities ask Obama to change drug policy, and an American Airlines pilot is charged with attempted drunk flying. MORE  

Recovering Celebrities "Come Out" in New Film

By Sarah Beller

A bold new documentary, The Anonymous People, breaks the invisibility of addiction. MORE  

Why Does My Family Give Me a Hangover?

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell says preparing for triggering situations can help prevent emotional "hangovers." MORE  

Thanks for Sharing, Roger

By John Gordon

Legendary film critic, screenwriter, author and recovering alcoholic Roger Ebert dies at 70. MORE  

Can Lasers Zap Away Addiction?

By Valerie Tejeda

Scientists use lasers to "turn off" cocaine addiction in rats' brains. Will it work on humans? MORE  

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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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