addiction

Will a rain forest shrub cure my addiction?

An expert tracks the pros and cons of using ibogaine to relieve heroin withdrawal

Maia Szalavitz, The Fix Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 12:00 PM UTC
Life Heroin, addiction, The Fix

I regret everything

Recovering addicts say they're grateful to have learned from their mistakes. Personally, I wish I never made them

Nic Sheff, The Fix Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 9:36 PM UTC
Life The Fix, addiction, Recovery

Kids at risk for eating disorders have higher IQs

A new study finds cognitive differences in children more susceptible to anorexia and bulimia

Chrisanne Grise, The Fix Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 11:21 PM UTC
Life Eating Disorders, The Fix

Exercising my demons

Think the treadmill can’t be just as tempting as the heroin needle? Welcome to the world of exercise addiction

Carrie Arnold, The Fix Sunday, Oct 14, 2012 1:00 PM UTC
Life Weight Loss, Anorexia, Recovery

An American alcoholic in Paris

When I moved to France, my inner drunk came along for the ride. Can I stay sober in a city with so much temptation?

Kristen McGuinness, The Fix Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 10:37 PM UTC 12
Life France, Alcoholism, The Fix

Confessions of a kleptomaniac

I became a drug addict only years after I'd discovered my first true love: Compulsive thieving

Dylan Lavene, The Fix Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 10:05 PM UTC
Life Drugs, The Fix, addiction, Recovery

It’s not my fault, I’m a sex addict!

Increasingly, men and women are playing the sex addiction card when they're caught cheating. Is it a legit excuse?

Scott Alexander Hess, The Fix Monday, Oct 8, 2012 8:30 PM UTC
Life Sex Addict, Women's Health

Help! How do I stop smoking pot?

Turns out the answer is complicated. An expert explains

Maia Szalavitz, The Fix Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 3:00 PM UTC 24
Life Marijuana Anonymous, Pot

Can we trust addiction medication?

Several drugs can dramatically increase recovery rates, but many patients remain resistent

Sacha Z. Scoblic, The Fix Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 10:09 PM UTC
Life Alcohol, The Fix, addiction, Heroin

The drug dealer downstairs

Sketchy visitors at 3 a.m., stuff disappearing from the building: I think we've got a pusher for a neighbor

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 10:59 PM UTC 41
Life Drug Addiction, Meth, Apartments'

My prison redemption

A perverse love of drinking and driving landed me in Gowanda Correctional Facility. I'm glad it did

Henry Farrell, The Fix Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 10:23 PM UTC
Life Coors Light, The Natural

“Workaholism” is real

Many view it as a virtue, or even a joke, but a spate of recent studies suggest it should be taken seriously

Chris Wright, The Fix Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 10:38 PM UTC
Life Work, Workaholism

My non-addict wife

I’m a former meth addict, while my wife's history is totally pristine. Somehow, we're the perfect match

Nic Sheff, The Fix Sunday, Sep 30, 2012 1:00 PM UTC
Life Love, addiction, The Fix

Is your kid an addict?

Addiction to drugs and alcohol is leading teens to the E.R. at a skyrocketing rate. How you can prevent disaster

Jennifer Matesa, The Fix Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 9:25 PM UTC
Life parenting mistakes, addiction

I was a sober college student

As a high school student, I imagined college to be a hedonistic John Hughes movie. Rehab at 17 changed all that

Lily Weinstein, The Fix Sunday, Sep 23, 2012 4:01 PM UTC
Life Alcoholism, The Fix, addiction

Ten dumbest drinking games

You don't have to be in a fraternity to appreciate these gloriously stupid pastimes

Bryan Le, The Fix Saturday, Sep 22, 2012 4:00 PM UTC
Life Beer, Alcohol, The Fix, addiction

I didn’t even want these kids!

My alcoholic cokehead husband said, Let's raise a brood! Then we split up

Cary Tennis Friday, Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 60
Life ADHD, Alcoholics Anonymous

Beating the drug war

Most pot smokers never get arrested. So, what are they doing right? A quick guide to getting stoned, jail-free

Russ Belville, Alternet Saturday, Sep 15, 2012 12:00 PM UTC 49
Life AlterNet, marijuana, Pot, Drugs

You bet your life

With National Suicide Prevention Week upon us, a look at the most deadly of addictions: Gambling

Chris Wright, The Fix Thursday, Sep 13, 2012 5:20 PM UTC
Life The Fix, addiction, Gambling, Drugs

My secret hair pulling

Since I was a girl, plucking my hair has been a source of stress and comfort. It's also left me with two bald spots

Yvonne Georgina Puig Sunday, Sep 9, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 11
Life Life stories, Body Wars

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