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Man's 'mind blown' by metal detector find

Stephen Gray was born and bred in Birkenhead and developed a drug addiction during the 1980s

Liverpool Echo · Oct 2, 2022

Scotland's addiction help needs ‘no wrong door’ policy, charity says

ALCOHOL. Cocaine. Benzos. When it comes to Scotland’s drug problem, heroin is often the substance that comes to mind.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2022

Hospitals have specialists on call for lots of diseases — but not addiction. Why not?

U.S. overdose deaths have exceeded 100,000 a year, yet few hospitals are equipped to treat patients with addiction. A new kind of treatment team connect patients with help before they're discharged.

WEKU · Sep 30, 2022

Dumbarton's Skylark project hailed for helping people in recovery rebuild their lives

The Skylark IX Recovery Project and Dumbarton-based rehabilitation charity Alternatives have been working together.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Author shares his story battling mental health issues and addiction

Aidan Martin’s compelling journey from addiction into recovery, activism and the creative industries was the focus for the event

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Inside Coolio’s rise to fame after street gang violence and crack cocaine addiction

Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio overcame battles with addiction and poverty to achieve notable success before he was found dead on Wednesday on a friend's bathroom floor

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

NHS professionals admit Scotland failing those with addictions amid ongoing overdose crisis

A report shows doctors, nurses and support workers believe service is inadequate as Dr Arun Chopra demands action instead of words.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Hayden Panettiere recalls ‘horrifying’ moment her daughter asked to call other women ‘Mommy’

The actor relinquished custody of her seven-year-old daughter Kaya in 2018 due to alcohol and opioid addiction

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Opioid crisis cost U.S. nearly $1.5 trillion in 2020 -congressional report

Fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic toll of the opioid addiction and overdose crisis on the United States reached nearly $1.5 trillion in 2020 alone and is likely to grow, a congressional report seen by Reuters shows.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

How Latvian monk transformed woman's life of toxic relationships and addiction

Helen Almond said growing up in tough area and with dyslexia saw her life spiral downwards until her cousin stepped in

Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022