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Morning Roundup: November 1, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Smokers miss more days of work, how ADD and sex addiction are connected, and energy drinks "had role" in student's death from alcohol poisoning. MORE  

Researchers Road-Test New "Sex Addiction" Criteria

By Chrisanne Grise

"Hypersexual disorder" moves a step closer to being legitimized by the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic bible. MORE  

Nicole Kidman Turns Down Nymphomaniac

By Bryan Le

The Eyes Wide Shut star quits Lars von Trier's sex addict movie after learning that the steamy scenes will be real. But Shia LeBeouf is down. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 16, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Mexican official claims drug war is working, France says "mais, non!" to legalizing pot, and '80s rocker Rick Springfield struggled with sex addiction. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 15, 2012

By The Fix staff

Brazilian cops storm drug-infested Rio slums, New England fungal meningitis outbreak is linked to steroids, and Lance Armstrong's lawyer wants lie detectors all round. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 11, 2012

By The Fix staff

Doc claims drugging kids could boost grades in failing schools, smoking grounds for divorce in Saudi Arabia, and LiLo claims her mom is on coke. MORE  

The Sex Addict Defense

By Scott Alexander Hess

More than ever, when a man or woman in a relationship is caught cheating, they play the sex addiction card. But is that a good enough excuse? MORE  

The Problem With Gay AA

By Duncan Roy

Until gay men sort out their sex issues, they can’t stay sober. And until I sort out mine, I can’t be happy. MORE  

Morning Roundup: September 11, 2012

By May Wilkerson

Former Mexican liaison to the US charged with cartel involvement, UK heroin users face anthrax threat, and new Mark Ruffalo film explores sex addiction and recovery. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 14, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Russia's drug czar wants global war on traffickers, drug cartel member linked to journalist killings is caught, and Breaking Bad star hosts heroin awareness fundraiser. MORE  

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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."

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Drug Cartels Thrive at US-Mexico Border

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

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Olympics Relax Regulation of Pot

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

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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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