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What I Learned from My First 36 Days in Crystal Meth Anonymous
On meth, all my craziest sexual fantasies came true. But realizing I have an addiction meant realizing that my life will never be the same again.
A Reverend Is Trying to Confront Racism by Treating It Like an Addiction
At Reverend Ron Buford's "Racists Anonymous" meetings, he encourages people to talk frankly about everything from African American names to Asian driver tropes.
Is It a Problem That I Have a Drink Almost Every Day?
I thought having a couple of beers or half a bottle of wine every evening wasn't too much of an issue—my friends all do the same. But when I read young people are drinking less and less, I couldn't help but question my relationship with alcohol.
The Expensive, Unregulated World of Sobriety Coaching
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is the latest celebrity to hire someone to keep them sober, but many experts don't think that sort of coaches are necessary.
Recovering Addicts Talk About the Struggle to Avoid Relapsing During the Holidays
We spoke to three people in various stages and methods of recovery to talk about how they relapsed during Thanksgiving and Christmas, and how they plan to make it through this year.
I Confronted My Rapist by Text Message
He asked for my forgiveness and I said "OK," but it wasn't OK.
Dying for Treatment
VICE editor Wilbert L. Cooper explores the peculiar and troubling side of the "for-profit" addiction-treatment industry.
Dying for Treatment – Part 1
A look at the strange and troubling addiction rehab industry in America.
OK, so I Have a Drinking Problem
I drink until there is nothing left to drink, and then I often drink some more.