addiction

Prescription pill epidemic has spiraled out of control

The death of a West. Va. sheriff should persuade the federal government to fighting this blight

Evelyn Nieves, Alternet Monday, Apr 8, 2013 11:55 AM UTC 17
Business AlterNet, Drugs, appalachia

Addiction’s shrinking gender gap

Historically, women have had lower rates of addiction than men. But empowerment can come with a steep price

Kelly Bourdet, The Fix Monday, Mar 11, 2013 10:30 PM UTC
Life The Fix, addiction, Recovery

Jake “The Snake” Roberts: “I started drinking when I was 11″

The '80s wrestling icon dishes on his alcohol addiction and the redemptive power of yoga

McCarton Ackerman, The Fix Monday, Mar 4, 2013 10:04 PM UTC
Life The Fix, WWF, Beyond the Mat

Is Dr. Drew too dangerous for prime time?

Mindy McCready is the fifth fatality among Celebrity Rehab alumni. Is it time to ditch Pinsky's tough love tactics?

Maia Szalavitz, The Fix Monday, Feb 25, 2013 7:40 PM UTC 21
Life The Fix, Dr. Drew Pinksy

Is porn addiction real?

A video reveals that compulsively watching porn can have the same effect on the brain as drug or alcohol addiction VIDEO

Bryan Le, The Fix Friday, Feb 22, 2013 4:00 PM UTC 22
Technology The Fix, Science, technology, porn

Getting prescription meds right

If drugs like Adderall help some people and harm others, why do reports on the drug skew one way or the other?

Maia Svalavitz, The Fix Monday, Feb 18, 2013 4:00 PM UTC 12
Life The Fix, addiction, Drugs, Media

Confessions of a pot addict

After 13 years of daily use, I stopped smoking weed. But quitting only made me feel better about the drug

M. Welch Monday, Feb 18, 2013 2:00 AM UTC 157
Life marijuana, Drugs, addiction

What really goes on inside rehab

The author of "Inside Rehab" reflects on the addiction-treatment industry and how it can be improved

Chrisanne Grise, The Fix Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 9:48 PM UTC
Social The Fix, Internet, addiction, Rehab

I love an angry heroin addict

Plus: Let's talk about creativity and writing

Cary Tennis Friday, Feb 8, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 24
Life Since You Asked, Heroin

Why can’t Hollywood get bipolar disorder right?

"Homeland" and "Silver Linings Playbook" portray the symptoms of bipolar disorder, but not its real-life treatment

Nic Sheff, The Fix Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 7:20 PM UTC 18
Social The Fix, Bipolar Disorder

Can magic mushrooms help cancer patients?

Researchers claim hallucinogenic "shrooms" may ease the disease's psychological side effects

Sarah Beller, The Fix Monday, Feb 4, 2013 9:21 PM UTC
Life The Fix, Magic Mushrooms, Cancer

Co-parenting with an addict

How to protect our daughter?

Cary Tennis Thursday, Jan 17, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 13
Life Since You Asked, Parenting

Do electronic cigarettes really work?

Manufacturers say the technology saves lives, but the FDA is still on the fence

Ben Feuerherd, The Fix Thursday, Jan 17, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 21
Life The Fix, Electronic Cigarettes

My friend is out of control

Should I just avoid her, or have a frank talk?

Cary Tennis Monday, Jan 14, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 22
Life Since You Asked, Alcoholism

My own sober miracle

I used to scoff when sober zealots talked about "waiting for the miracle." When mine arrived, I became a believer

Nic Sheff, The Fix Saturday, Jan 12, 2013 4:00 PM UTC
Life The Fix, AA, Drugs, Recovery

Welcome to generation “fidgital”

The New York Times introduces a new word -- and pegs a new problem

Katie Mcdonough Monday, Jan 7, 2013 2:03 PM UTC
Technology tech, smartphones, addiction

Former drunks make unstoppable runners

Exercise can provide an excellent escape from addiction. A sober marathoner offers 8 reasons why

Caleb Daniloff, The Fix Sunday, Jan 6, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 20
Life The Fix, Alcohol, addiction

My year of heroin and acne

I was 25 and living with Dad. I wasn't in the clubs, I was in my room. And the worse my skin got, the more I used

Chloe Caldwell Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 12:30 AM UTC 45
Life Life stories, addiction, Drugs

Smoking doesn’t actually relieve stress

Smokers often see their habit as a way to cut their anxiety. Researchers say quitting does it better

Valerie Tejeda, The Fix Friday, Jan 4, 2013 9:00 PM UTC
Life The Fix, Cigarettes, addiction

The lie detector test that saved my marriage

I was a recovering sex addict who couldn't kick his habit. So my wife and I came up with a unique solution

Stephen Jay Schwartz, The Fix Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 10:01 PM UTC
Life The Fix, addiction, Sex, Recovery

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