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Sen. Schumer seeks to crack down on "academic doping," Southern pastors want to decriminalize drug use, and Paul McCartney smells weed on-stage at Bonnaroo. MORE
Is moderate drinking a realistic treatment goal for drug users and heavy boozers? The Fix visits a radical Beverly Hills rehab to find out. MORE
By Bryan Le
Police speculate dealers used a random home address as part of a drug drop system. MORE
By Bryan Le
A Sacramento smoker is so desperate to quit, she lands herself in jail...on purpose. MORE
By Bryan Le
Bill Clinton vows to combat overdose deaths, Colombian "nuns" hide cocaine under habits, and Brooke Mueller is hospitalized for Rx drug abuse. MORE
More drug and alcohol rehabs from coast to coast get the Fix treatment. MORE
By Bryan Le
Mexico wants to "soften" drug war language, heroin spreads through US suburbs, and Snoop Lion and Ke$ha puff puff pass at the MTV Movie Awards. MORE
Costa Mesa, Calif.
This men-only SoCal recovery center’s success rate is, well, solid, thanks to caring staff, tranquil facilities and a robust aftercare program. MORE
A program mixing academia with addiction treatment helps young addicts get back on track. MORE
An important event highlights the need for gender-specific addiction treatment. MORE
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