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Vice squad

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.

Photographs by Calbee Booth<br />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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January 2, 2008
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