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New Breathalyzer Can Detect Pot, Cocaine and Meth

By McCarton Ackerman

Testing drivers for drugs other than alcohol could soon get much easier. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 26, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Harvard Law School offers seminar on marijuana tax, Russia cracks down on synthetic drugs, and Swedish police find pot on Justin Bieber's tour bus. MORE  

Modeling Agents Recruit Outside Eating Disorder Clinic

By McCarton Ackerman

Staff at the Swedish clinic say the "repugnant" practice sends the wrong message to patients. 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  

Swede on Disability Benefits for Heavy Metal "Addiction"

By May Wilkerson

The 42-year-old suffers from a compulsion to attend hundreds of metal shows a year, making it hard to hold down a job. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 25, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

North Korea shoots official for drinking during late leader's mourning period, Montana Supreme Court confirms block on MMJ, and the Rolling Stones talk bad backs and booze. MORE  

Many Women Still Drink Through Pregnancy

By Fionna Agomuoh

Up to 12% of women drink while pregnant—but more moderately than they used to. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 12, 2012

By May Wilkerson

Obama accused of flip-flopping on medical pot, Rx drug take-back day set for April 28, and Whitney Houston's daughter "caught smoking pot" on camera. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 5, 2012

By The Fix staff

Hundreds protest in San Francisco over pot crackdown, cocaine found in Whitney Houston's bathroom, and Kazakhstan Muslims' fury over "Allah" vodka bottles. MORE  

Tanking Tobacco Firms Turn to Swedish "Snus"

By Will Godfrey

Big Tobacco tries to evade smoking bans with new, health-conscious "green" brands. MORE  

The Quick Fix
London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

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

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How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

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

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Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

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

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Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

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

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Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

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

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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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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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