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‘I’d steal 10-15 times a day’: ex-offenders on the addictions driving prolific shoplifting

Former shoplifters say treatment and drug rehabilitation are essential to ending cycle of theft and imprisonment

The Guardian - UK · 8h ago

This Congress Has One Last Chance to Unlock Methadone Treatment

The lame-duck Congress can expand access to a lifesaving treatment while it still has time.

Reason · Nov 9

DraftKings and other betting sites urge parents to talk to kids about gambling – but disavow role in increase in teen wagering

42% of US teens reported gambling last year, according to a survey, 10% of whom were at high risk for problem gambling

The Guardian - US · Nov 9

Only 14% of U.S. Jails Publicly Confirm Opioid Addiction Treatment, Leaving Families Guessing Before a Risky Release

Only 13.6% of 2,920 U.S. jails had public records confirming opioid addiction medications, a Brown-led study found. Release is a high-risk time.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

What the Russell Brand jury didn't hear: Katy Perry and details of his addiction were kept out of trial

Prosecutors had initially sought to refer to the Teenage Dream singer when opening their case against the former comedian

Evening Standard · Nov 5

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Nov 5

From Katy Perry to drug addiction: What the Russell Brand rape trial jury didn’t hear

The matters were deemed to be ‘sensitive’ and were removed from the prosecutor’s speech

The Independent UK · Nov 5

Former 'nangs' addict sparks state's new retail rules

A 22-year-old whose addiction to nitrous oxide, or "nangs", led to him developing psychosis was behind a push for better regulations which are now in effect.

AAP · Nov 4

Raleigh Recovery Program Plans 17 Apartments in 2027 So Mothers Leaving Addiction Treatment Can Live With Their Children

Healing Transitions is building 17 affordable apartments near Raleigh for mothers who complete addiction treatment, offering housing with their children and long-term recovery support.

Medical Daily · Oct 30

Major new restrictions on nicotine products come into force in Scotland

THE sale of nicotine pouches and other nicotine products to under-18s has been banned in Scotland under new legislation which comes into force on Thursday

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29