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Morning Roundup: May 8, 2013

By The Fix staff

Toy company owner charged with drug money laundering, binge eating disorder is made official, and Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans speaks about her heroin addiction. 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  

Morning Roundup: March 28th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Chile bans indoor smoking, nicotine addiction may be genetic, and Connecticut "Meth Priest" to plead guilty to drug charges.   MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 14, 2013

By Bryan Le

Afghanistan tops the list of illegal drug producers—again, Sweden eyes going smoke-free by 2025, and Bloomberg admits to a Cheez-It addiction. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 6, 2013

By Bryan Le

Russia fears troops will riot over smoking ban, heroin and crack use at record low in the UK, and a booze cruise theft is busted. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 26, 2013

By The Fix staff

Russian President OK's smoking ban, more sex partners linked to higher addiction risk, and Jennifer Lawrence gets drunk at the Oscars. MORE  

Psych Wards No Longer Support Smoking

By McCarton Ackerman

Smoking has long been used to reward and even help medicate mentally ill patients. MORE  

Will Bloomberg Ban Smoking at Home?

By Chrisanne Grise

"Secret documents" suggest that New Yorkers may soon be banned from lighting up in their own apartments. MORE  

Smoking Bans Slash Heart Attacks

By Valerie Tejeda

Banning workplace smoking leads to a reported 33% drop in heart attacks in one MN county. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 17, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Motherhood changes the impact of cocaine on the brain, Scotland faces cartel invasion, and Mitch Winehouse raises awareness about club drug deaths. MORE  

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The Quick Fix
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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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
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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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