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Lisa Loomer's 'Distracted' Tries a Twist on the Old Theme of Addictionnew

Over the last half century or so, the family that self-medicates has become a trope of American literature. Hell — it's become a trope of America, and our theater's been the source of some of its most potent expressions.
Chicago Reader  |  Tony Adler  |  02-16-2010  |  Theater

Run, Josh, Runnew

SN&R writer Josh Fernandez trains through a lifetime of addiction.
Sacramento News & Review  |  Josh Fernandez  |  12-03-2008  |  Culture

I Can't Quit You, Coffeenew

You're my last true vice. And your grip on me is truly vise-like. This column may be read as a cry for help.
San Diego CityBeat  |  D.A. Kolodenko  |  07-30-2008  |  Food+Drink

Internet Addiction: The Seedy Underbelly of the Information Superhighwaynew

An estimated 9 million people in this country are addicted to the internet -- if true, this means it is more seductive to Americans than cocaine (with 6 million regular users).
Willamette Week  |  Corey Pein  |  02-27-2008  |  Tech

The Seedy, Startling World of Virtual Economiesnew

On the margins of he online gaming industry lie shady characters, seedy deals and real-world crime that comprise an illegal market with a net economic activity of $2.9 billion annually.
Columbia Free Times  |  Ron Aiken  |  07-11-2007  |  Tech

Widow of Warcraft?new

Boyfriend gives up sex for World of Warcraft: What to do?
Seven Days  |  Mistress Maeve  |  01-12-2007  |  Advice

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