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Morning Roundup: May 9, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Cigarettes are a "gateway drug," mood disorders linked to internet addiction, and former Fox News anchor discusses her "dark" struggle with alcoholism. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 22, 2013

By The Fix staff

iPad addiction lands four-year-old in treatment, Puerto Rico might make marijuana legal, and DMX was "tricked" into sharing about his drug use on OWN. MORE  

Tech Addicts Can Detox at Summer Camp

By Ben Feuerherd

A California retreat promises relief—if you hand over your smartphone. MORE  

Internet Addict Dials 911 on Himself

By Bryan Le

After trying every other measure to get offline, a Chinese man asks to be locked up. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 1, 2013

By The Fix staff

Painkiller deaths keep rising, UPS pays $40 million over illegal drug shipments, and Madonna's homeless alcoholic brother blames his family. MORE  

Web Addiction Masks Kids' Mental Health Issues

By Valerie Tejeda

Experts say kids with web and gaming addiction may become violent when their "drug" is taken away. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 5, 2013

By The Fix staff

US calls for ban on drunk diplomats, Canada no longer most internet-addicted nation, and booze once got Tom Cruise kicked out of seminary. MORE  

Can China Beat Internet Addiction?

By Ben Feuerherd

A new plan targets kids' Internet use after a young gaming addict poisons his parents. MORE  

Study: Getting Offline Is Like Coming Down off Ecstasy

By Ben Feuerherd

A new study finds web addicts and drug addicts experience similar withdrawal symptoms. MORE  

UK Makes Social Media Addiction Official

By Valerie Tejeda

"Likes" and "retweets" can provide an addictive dopamine rush, say researchers. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 22, 2013

Czech Republic seizes 1 million liters of illegal booze, Newtown gunmen had no alcohol or drugs in his system, and NY Jet Mike Goodson "only guilty of being drunk."

5:00am
Video: This Is Your Baby on Drugs

Drug use during pregnancy is a major problem in the US. This video breaks it down.

5/21/13 5:30pm
Drug-Free Brad Pitt Is High on Life

The actor says he quit drugs after getting "burnt out" in the '90s. Now he's happier than ever.

5/21/13 4:38pm
Chris Christie Iffy About Medical Pot for Minors

MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope."

5/21/13 3:29pm
Study: One in 10 Teen Girls Has an Eating Disorder

A UK study finds eating disorder diagnoses are rapidly increasing among teens.

5/21/13 2:11pm
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