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Legal Pot Dispensaries Are Prime Targets for Thieves

By Bryan Le

Legal marijuana needs guarding from criminals. But the security business isn't always willing to help. MORE  

NYPD Officer "Robbed Drug Dealers"

By McCarton Ackerman

A veteran cop is charged with aiding in a $1 million dollar robbery scheme. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 7, 2013

By The Fix staff

US enters Liberia's drug warbullying leads to eating disorders, and Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong chooses jail over rehab. MORE  

Confessions of a Shopaholic Bank Robber

By Bryan Le

A dapper thief robs a string of Manhattan banks to fuel his shopping addiction. MORE  

Brothers Charged for Biggest-Ever Rx Drug Heist

By McCarton Ackerman

An ingenious $80-million warehouse break-in was traced because of carelessness with a water bottle. MORE  

Armed Clown Robs Rehab for Rx Pills

By McCarton Ackerman

A clown stole drugs and Rx pills from a Virginia nursing center, and it was not very funny. MORE  

Tide Detergent Is Addicts' New Target

By Fionna Agomuoh

Addicts are increasingly taking to stealing Tide laundry detergent. Why? MORE  

Video: Cops Catch "Clumsy Beer Thief"

By Will Godfrey

A man suspected of a botched beer heist in Florida is caught with his pants up—this time. MORE  

The Quick Fix
What Is the World Getting Drunk On?

This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.

4:27pm
Las Vegas Liquor Store Removes "Offensive" Billboard

The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.

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Coffee's Energy Boost a Sign of Caffeine Addiction

Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.

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Why Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?

A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.

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Rihanna Is "Going to Rehab for Love Addiction"

The singer is reportedly seeking 12-step treatment to help her move on from Chris Brown.

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My Imperfect Sobriety

I didn’t follow all the rules when I was new to program and I still don’t. Part of me knows that’s exactly how it should be. 

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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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