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How Do I Kick a Sugar Addiction?

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell shares first-hand experience of beating a sugar habit. MORE  

I Want Candy

By Laura Barcella

Experts say that sugar affects brain chemistry and contributes to cancer, alcoholism and depression. It was also my first addiction—and it's still hanging on tight. MORE  

Why Sugar Addiction Is for Real

By Valerie Tejeda

Experts and sufferers tell The Fix that sugar is a true substance of addiction. MORE  

Nancy Pelosi Is Powerless Over Chocolate

By May Wilkerson

The Speaker of the House admits to a major compulsion for chocolate—but she hasn't hit bottom. MORE  

Ginger Spice: I Wannabe Booze-Free

By May Wilkerson

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell renounces both sugar and alcohol. MORE  

Food Cravings: A Quick Guide

By Fionna Agomuoh

Real hunger? Or emotional eating? Knowing the difference can help prevent food addiction. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 14, 2012

By Bryan Le

Latest insider trading case revolves around AA meetings, California Senator wants rewards for reporting drunk drivers, and a marijuana strain is named after Jeremy Lin. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 15, 2012

By Bryan Le

Whitney Houston's doctors face probe, Texas death row drug stocks are running out, and naked, drunken cowgirl nabbed after slow-speed police chase. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 8, 2012

By Bryan Le

South Dakota rejects welfare drug testing, Cirque Lodge rehab isn't treating Demi Moore, and whiskey byproducts generate green power. MORE  

Why Alcoholics Crave Sweets

By Kristen McGuiness

When we put down the bottle and the blow, we often reach for the cookies and candy. But when does that last pint of Ben and Jerry's become one pint too many? MORE  

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

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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.

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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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