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Morning Roundup: May 20, 2013

The Fix staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:25 -0400

Drinking during puberty linked to alcoholism, teens bribed into attending booze-free prom parties, and Toronto mayor Rob Ford denies smoking crack in video.

London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

Victoria Kim — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:20:39 -0400

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

How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Victoria Kim — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:31:30 -0400

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

Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

Sarah Beller — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:24 -0400

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

Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

McCarton Ackerman — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:47:06 -0400

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

Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

Victoria Kim — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:08:29 -0400

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

Did Toronto's Mayor Smoke Crack?

McCarton Ackerman — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:07:48 -0400

A video of Rob Ford smoking crack is reportedly being shopped around for $100K.

Suits Get Souped Up on Energy Pills

Valerie Tejeda — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:12 -0400

More working professionals are relying on "Nootropics" to get through the week.

Morning Roundup: May 17, 2013

Victoria Kim — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:16 -0400

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.

Lawmakers Unveil Drug War "Exit Strategy"

Victoria Kim — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:52:17 -0400

The comprehensive guide is designed to help the US crawl out of the "deep drug war hole."