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Kate Middleton Launches Program for Children of Addicts

By Valerie Tejeda

During a rare speech, the Duchess calls addiction "a hugely complex and destructive disease." MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 15, 2013

By The Fix staff

Prescription painkiller abuse plagues the NFLCanadian kids smoke the most pot, and comedian Kevin Hart arrested for drunk driving. MORE  

"Benzo Fury" Is Legal, But Ragingly Addictive

By McCarton Ackerman

The popular synthetic club drug is as addictive as cocaine, researchers warn. MORE  

Record MDMA User Took "40,000 Ecstasy Tablets"

By Bryan Le

Doctors say "Mr. A" now suffers memory loss as a result of his long-term, heavy MDMA use. MORE  

Man Busted for DUI Was "High on Drum and Bass"

By Bryan Le

A deliveryman is sentenced for driving under the "intoxicating effects" of the music. MORE  

Skin Cream Ad Accused Of Mocking Addiction

By McCarton Ackerman

A controversial British TV ad with the slogan "you'll be hooked" parodies a recovering addict. MORE  

Drunk Man Takes Home 10-Foot Stolen Python

By Bryan Le

A night of heavy drinking leads to a "foolhardy" purchase. MORE  

More Women Getting Hooked on Gambling Online

By Bryan Le

Gambling addiction is rising sharply among women, and experts blame the Internet. MORE  

Scratch-and-Sniff Pot Cards to Help Nab Growers?

By Bryan Le

Over 200,000 weed-scented cards are intended to teach concerned Brits to sniff out local grow houses. MORE  

Liam Gallagher Chucked From Pub

By Bryan Le

The former Oasis frontman's rockstar status doesn't save him. MORE  

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Drug use during pregnancy is a major problem in the US. This video breaks it down.

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Drug-Free Brad Pitt Is High on Life

The actor says he quit drugs after getting "burnt out" in the '90s. Now he's happier than ever.

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Chris Christie Iffy About Medical Pot for Minors

MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope."

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Study: One in 10 Teen Girls Has an Eating Disorder

A UK study finds eating disorder diagnoses are rapidly increasing among teens.

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Does "Buttlegging" Fund Terrorism?

The NYPD busts a giant cigarette trafficking ring with alleged ties to terrorism.

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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.

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.

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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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