Addiction soars as cost-of-living crisis bites Charities warn people are turning to drugs and alcohol as bills soar Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022
Addiction Awareness Week 2023: How to get support and take part Addiction Awareness Week aims to spread knowledge and break down stigma about addiction Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022
Are elite sports persons preparing enough for life post retirement? Wasim Akram's case shows they need to NEW DELHI: Wasim Akram's startling revelation about his cocaine addiction has shown that even the best of the athletes are vulnerable to drug abuse, even more so when they don't plan for life post retirement. The Times of India · Oct 31, 2022
Recreational cannabis use 'doubles' The Centre of Addiction Studies has found the number of people aged under 20 who use cannabis recreationally has doubled since the plant was formally decriminalised this year. Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022
Recreational use 'doubles' since delisting The Centre of Addiction Studies has found the number of people aged under 20 who use cannabis recreationally has doubled since the plant was formally decriminalised this year. Bangkok Post · Oct 30, 2022
‘Addiction is not a choice’: Princess of Wales launches campaign to stop suffering in silence The Princess of Wales shares thoughts with those suffering with addictions and shame Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2022
Shame of addiction still stopping people from getting help – Princess of Wales Kate’s message comes at the start of Addiction Awareness Week. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022
Kate Middleton issues heartfelt video message to addicts in sweet nod to Diana The Princess of Wales speaks out for Addiction Awareness Week, saying people trapped in addiction need our kindness, and are still dying because the shame is stopping them seeking treatment Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022
Pakistan icon Wasim Akram on his cocaine addiction and how wife's death made him quit Wasim Akram has opened up about his struggles with cocaine following his retirement from cricket, with the Pakistan legend revealing he became addicted to the drug Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022
Matthew Perry says you can tell which season of Friends he’s on ‘lots of pills’ Actor has been candid about his behind-the-scenes struggle with addiction during his time on the sitcom The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
UNC star Phil Ford on Dean Smith, overcoming addiction and the Four Corners Phil Ford, one of the best players in UNC basketball history, is this week’s guest on “Sports Legends of the Carolinas.” Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022
In close races, Republicans attack Democrats over fentanyl and the overdose crisis Many Republicans have recast the debate over drugs and fentanyl as a crime and border security problem. Often their attacks are based on conspiracy theories and discredited ideas about addiction. WEKU · Oct 27, 2022
John Wood Q&A: On watching wolves, his Olympic medallion, and rolling back the ball John Wood is a lone wolf out on Tour in his main addiction these days — which is wolf watching. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022
Report: Fossil fuel "addiction" is killing millions and worsening climate change impacts "The climate crisis is killing us," said UN chief António Guterres in response to the report, urging a switch to renewable energy. Axios · Oct 26, 2022
Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022 A new paramedic policy may guide overdose patients into treatment As the number of opioid overdose deaths continues to surge across the United States, some experts stress the urgency of providing the addiction treatment medication buprenorphine to drug users as soon as possible, on the scene of an overdose.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 Doctors say 'fossil fuel addiction' kills, starves millions A new report from doctors and other health experts says the world's fossil fuel addiction is making the world sicker and is killing people
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022 Global health at mercy of fossil fuel addiction, warn scientists Reliance on oil and gas worsening climate impacts and compounding food, energy and cost of living crises
Liverpool Echo · Oct 25, 2022 Magic mushroom grower who 'sold to friends' spared prison The 36-year-old, caught with nearly 300 grams of mushrooms, said they were to treat his addictions with some for sale
Salon · Oct 24, 2022 Rice's drinking influenced "Interview" Rice channeled her grief and struggles with alcohol into her work, as seen in AMC's adaptation of her debut novel
Irish Mirror · Oct 24, 2022 Irish social media star Trisha Lewis opens up on secret addiction battle - 'I wanted to jump into the river' "I lost everything I had in the casino time and time again..."
Chronicle Live · Oct 24, 2022 Friends star Matthew Perry says he 'probably spent $9 million' getting sober The actor has previously praised his Friends co-stars for being 'understanding and patient' as he battled addictions during his time on the show
Inverse · Oct 24, 2022 Meditation literally changes how your brain's neurons move Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) shows promise as a way to treat addiction, but also implies that meditating can be useful outside that context.
Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022 Mental health and addiction issues in Ayrshire village to be addressed as bid launched to draft in experts Netherthird Initiative for Community Partnership is one of the groups.
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022 Matthew Perry ‘spent $9m trying to get sober’ during addiction to prescription drugs The Friends actor told The New York Times that he had been in rehab 15 times during his career
Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022 Friends star Matthew Perry admits he spent whopping $9m on getting sober Friends star Matthew Perry has admitted he has spent a fortune on facing his demons as he struggled to overcome his alcohol and drug addiction over the years since finding fame