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A Smoker's Guide to Health and Fitness

By Bryan Le

The title will raise eyebrows, but the authors of a new book tell The Fix that there's room for advice to smokers besides "just quit." MORE  

Madonna Curses Smoking Fans

By Bryan Le

In an expletive-filled rant, Madge says she'll cancel her show if smokers don't stub 'em out. MORE  

Smokers' Horror Stories Help Others to Quit

By McCarton Ackerman

A graphic media campaign, "Tips From Former Smokers," prompts a huge increase in quitting. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 7th, 2012

By Bryan Le

Colorado and Washington approve recreational pot use, election judges removed for being drunk, and boozed-up elephants go on the rampage. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 2, 2012

By May Wilkerson

School drug testing might violate students' rights, Bobby Brown says he didn't get Whitney hooked, and Harvard prof caught with pot in her panties. MORE  

Why Many Smokers Have Terrible Teeth

By Jennifer Matesa

Smoking causes many oral health problems, but many smokers tend to avoid dentists. MORE  

What Makes Smokers So Skinny?

By Dirk Hanson

Animal studies give researchers new clues about why smokers gain weight when they quit. MORE  

The Quick Fix: A Real-Time Round-Up of Today's News

By Dirk Hanson

Snus prepares to conquer New York, a teen dies of alcohol poisoning on Prom Night, and the battle rages over Internet "addiction." MORE  

The Quick Fix: A Real-Time Round-Up of Today's News

By Dirk Hanson

Even cancer doesn't stop 20-25% of smokers and their caregivers from puffing away. MORE  

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London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.

5/17/13 5:20pm
How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Equine Assisted Therapy can help patients improve body image and learn about boundaries and trust.

5/17/13 4:31pm
Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.

5/17/13 3:50pm
Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.

5/17/13 2:47pm
Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine.

5/17/13 1:08pm
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Being a Lesbian in AA

How do you manage terminal uniqueness when you are in fact unique? A minority AA member from Portland reports.

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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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