Chrisanne Grise
Anne M. Fletcher's addiction-treatment expose, Inside Rehab, hits shelves this week. The author tells The Fix which parts of the system she thinks are working—and which are broken. MORE
The public comes down hard on addicts, especially those who are obese, a study finds. MORE
Fiery foods and booze activate endorphins in the brain in similar ways, researchers say. MORE
Has the faltering economy driven freshmen to replace beer-drinking with books? MORE
Kids whose friends give them alcohol are more likely to abuse it later on, a study finds. MORE
New research finds stopping before middle age can slash the long-term risks. MORE
Booze might help you fall asleep faster but it's still a really bad sleep aid, new research confirms. MORE
A controversial new proposal would let rural residents drive after "two or three drinks." MORE
Around 1.5 billion liters of alcohol were consumed during the New Year's holiday. MORE
Mayor Villaraigosa denies rumors of a night of hard partying with the notorious actor. MORE
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Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.
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"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.
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Prisons have become a "job fair" for aspiring drug traffickers, an inmate tells The Fix.
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A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?
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New stats underline the racial bias of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.
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