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Time Out Chicago / Issue 149 : Jan 3–9, 2008

Detox

Just in time for New Year’s resolutions—and the statewide smoking ban—an assortment of addicts attempt to get the monkeys off their backs, using any means from DIY to drastic.

By Photographs by Calbee Booth
Illustrations by Nadine Nakanishi

	The habit: Smoking: We institute our own smoking ban with hypnosis and the patch.
	The habit: Overindulgence: Fatty foods and booze get flushed, and we try a straight-outta-Golden Girls spa week.
	The habit: Overcommitment: Buddhism and arm movements are the key to beating stress.
	The habit: Overspending: Freeze your credit card. Literally.
	I quit!: A man who enjoys his toxins kicks all his habits—smoking, drinking and junk food—and proceeds to become the biggest jerk ever.
	The toxic avenger: A stressball attempts to pulverize her poisons with seven days of high-end healing.
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	Retox the freak in me: After following our tips for detoxing, treat yourself to a little indulgence. Make that a lot of indulgence.

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