facebook twitter RSS
HOT TOPICS: DSM-5Leaving AALegalizing Drugs

ADD

Colleges Clamp Down on ADHD Drugs

By Sarah Beller

Rampant abuse of "study drugs" drives many colleges to adopt stricter policies. Students tell The Fix they doubt much will change. MORE  

Mom Blames Adderall for Son's Tiger-Den Leap

By Bryan Le

"The voices told him to jump," claims the mother of a man who was mauled at the Bronx Zoo. MORE  

Life as a Tweaker

By Amy Dresner

In my early twenties, I discovered speed. The affair was short but not at all sweet—unless you count the all Caramello bars. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 1, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Smokers miss more days of work, how ADD and sex addiction are connected, and energy drinks "had role" in student's death from alcohol poisoning. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 11, 2012

By The Fix staff

Doc claims drugging kids could boost grades in failing schools, smoking grounds for divorce in Saudi Arabia, and LiLo claims her mom is on coke. MORE  

The Rebel Doctor

By Kristen McGuiness

Meet Gabor Maté, a doctor who works with North America’s only supervised injection site and believes that addicts are some of the happiest people he knows. MORE  

Meth-Using Moms Cause Behavior Issues in Kids

By Valerie Tejeda

Children as old as five whose mothers used meth while pregnant exhibit a range of behavioral problems, reveals a new study. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 30, 2012

By Will Godfrey

Ritalin won't work long-term, Caffeine alters estrogen levels in young women, and Student gets free cocaine with Amazon textbook order. MORE  

Why Big Pharma is Causing the Adderall Shortage

By Moe Tkacik

A widespread shortage of the ADD pill is driving a nation of Adderall users to distraction. Naturally, it all comes down to drug company profits. MORE  

The Quick Fix: A Real-Time Round-Up of Today's News

By Will Godfrey

Farc Names Cocaine Kingpin as New Commander, Psych-Drug Rise Fueled by Antipsychotics and ADD Meds, and Jesse James' Pals Urge Sex Addict Counseling After He Cheats on Fiancee With 19 Women. MORE  

Pages

The Quick Fix
It's Time to Let Go of Intervention

After a 13-year run, A&E's popular addiction-themed reality series is ending.

5/24/13 6:00pm
Diet Soda Rots Teeth "Like Meth and Cocaine"

A new study claims a soda habit can damage your chompers as badly as a drug habit.

5/24/13 4:02pm
LA Mobster Indicted in International Drug Ring

Alessandro Taloni allegedly helped run a billion dollar cocaine ring spanning three countries.

5/24/13 1:44pm
Stalin Got Wasted With Churchill in Wartime

Newly-public documents reveal how the two leaders bonded during a boozy all-nighter in 1942.

5/24/13 12:42pm
Amanda Bynes Arrested After Bong Toss

The troubled former actress' most recent drug-fueled hijinx land her a night in jail.

5/24/13 11:00am
Find a Rehab
Sober Living
Our People in Havana

Alcoholics Anonymous in Cuba is the same as everywhere else. Only with more technicolor, enthusiasm and love than I've found anywhere else.

The Rehab Review
Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

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.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

Most Popular
the fix tv

Addiction Recovery

Your One-Stop Resource For Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery News and More

The Fix is an independent, daily website delivering news, articles and opinion pieces on addiction and recovery. Our website is your one-stop source for a broad range of addiction-related information including the latest alcohol and drug addiction recovery therapies, rehab reviews and sober living tips.

You'll also find comprehensive listings for 12-step programs and addiction recovery fellowships, non-faith based programs, professional organizations and other valuable resources. Gain the knowledge and support you need to maintain a healthy recovery with The Fix!