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Big Tobacco Wants YOU to Keep Smoking

By Victoria Kim

As Americans cut back, tobacco companies fight to keep customers with more giveaways. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 17, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Man who mixed LSD and booze to "time travel" gets prison, NJ lawmakers seek to raise smoking age to 21, and doctors get paid big bucksto promote drugs. MORE  

Does Smoking Make You Dumber?

By Valerie Tejeda

Long-term smokers performed "significantly worse" on cognitive tests, in a new study. MORE  

US Funds Cigarette-Smoke Detecting Underwear

By Bryan Le

Not satisfied with self-reported statistics, researchers develop an intimate way to track smoking habits. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 13, 2013

By The Fix staff

Spike in drug-dependent babies worries hospitals, death of town drunk devastates local cops, and marijuana vending machines will soon sweep the nation. MORE  

Woman Quits Smoking by Slapping a Cop

By Bryan Le

A Sacramento smoker is so desperate to quit, she lands herself in jail...on purpose. MORE  

Heavy Pot Smoking Not Linked to Cancer

By Valerie Tejeda

Habitual pot smokers are at no greater risk for lung cancer than light tokers, a study finds. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 6, 2013

By The Fix staff

Egypt "welcomes" booze and bikinis, vet says marijuana could prolong pets' lives, and Justin Bieber is banned from drinking in Dubai. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 30, 2013

By Bryan Le

Booze could help prevent arthritis, Amy Winehouse documentary promises unseen look into her life, and Sen. McConnell responds to Obama jab by drinking with an empty chair. MORE  

Moms-to-Be Get Paid to Quit Smoking

By Chrisanne Grise

A creative new program in Oregon promises gift cards to pregnant smokers who go smoke-free. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 24, 2013

"Real life Walter White" busted in Boston, new anti-depressant is related to "Special K" party drug, and sex addiction diagnosis sparks controversy.

5:00am
Drug Czar Pushes Criminal Justice Reform

Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.

5/23/13 5:43pm
Guy Tweeting DUI Checkpoints Makes MADD Mad

"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.

5/23/13 4:33pm
Mexican Drug Cartels Recruit in US Prisons

Prisons have become a "job fair" for aspiring drug traffickers, an inmate tells The Fix.

5/23/13 3:34pm
Revelation: Philosophy Students Are the Druggiest

A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?

5/23/13 2:27pm
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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.

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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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