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Social Anxiety Linked to Teen Substance Abuse

By Valerie Tejeda

A study finds teens with anxiety disorder are more likely to abuse drugs at an earlier age. MORE  

What Shall We Do With "Drunken Sailor" Jibes?

By Sarah Beller

Stung by politicians' remarks, the Aussie navy snaps that the old stereotype is untrue and insulting. MORE  

Fingerprint Scanner Tests Workers for Booze

By McCarton Ackerman

A new device measuring BAC could soon become commonplace at the office. MORE  

Sober St. Patty's Day Goes Global

By Ben Feuerherd

From NYC to Belfast, booze-free events aim to "reclaim the true spirit" of the holiday, the founder tells The Fix. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 8, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

The Balkans are a drug trafficking hub, Methadone death spurs investigation, and Olympic skier Bode Miller is a "drunk yacht-dweller." MORE  

Photographer Brings Mongolian Addicts to Light

By Ben Feuerherd

Mikel Aristregi documents homeless addicts in Ulan Bator, where the cold forces them underground. MORE  

Alcohol Is World's Third Leading Cause of Illness

By Valerie Tejeda

Booze causes 5.5% of global injury and disease, even though only 40% of people drink. MORE  

Alcohol Counseling Helps Domestic Abusers Recover

By Valerie Tejeda

Men in treatment for abusive behavior could benefit from alcohol therapy, a study finds. MORE  

Booze Blamed for One in 30 Cancer Deaths

By Valerie Tejeda

Even light drinking can significantly boost cancer risk, a study finds. MORE  

How Prisoners Make Moonshine

By Seth Ferranti

Alcohol helps to send millions of Americans to prison, but you'd think it would be hard to keep drinking once you got there. Not so, inmates explain to The Fix. MORE  

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

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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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