Heartbroken man turned to cocaine and gambling when mum died - now he's helping others Ed Williams has turned his life around Wales Online · Jul 18, 2022
Call for city centre hub after latest Belfast street death "The vulnerability on our streets is probably the highest it's ever been." Belfast Live · Jul 17, 2022
Kevin Van Veen opens up on crippling gambling addiction as Motherwell striker recalls rehab in South Africa The Dutchman reveals how he would miss training to gamble away thousands in a casino but has since learned to control the addiction. Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022
Back from the brink: The Liverpool house where lives are being saved every day At Damien John Kelly House, men are fighting back from the darkness of addiction to find themselves again Liverpool Echo · Jul 17, 2022
Emmerdale spoilers: Leyla's drug habit exposed and baby Thomas dropped Both Leyla and Amelia will face secrets coming out next week on the ITV soap Leeds Live · Jul 16, 2022
Eurovision star blew £100,000 gambling on his iPad during gigs and locked in hotel rooms James Fox went from Fame Academy to Eurovision and West End stardom but almost lost it all Wales Online · Jul 16, 2022
Son who binged on cocaine and spent thousands gambling every night finds recovery Heartbroken Ed Williams was shattered by grief. He battled with addiction but found a way out and turned his life around Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022
Westmeath GAA star Luke Loughlin bravely opens up on his battle with addiction "A year ago I was in a very bad place, and I had to come to terms with an addiction to alcohol and drugs." Irish Mirror · Jul 14, 2022
Eight signs you could have a problem with alcohol If you’re worried about your own or your loved ones' drinking habits there are a few early warning signs to be alert for Wales Online · Jul 14, 2022
Terminator child star is unrecognisable 30 years on from starring in hit movie Edward Furlong has battled drink and drug addiction and spent time in prison since he starred in Terminator 2, but he's turned his life around and has even got some new teeth Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022
Relaxed methadone rules appear safe, researchers find The U.S. relaxed rules around the addiction treatment drug methadone during the pandemic, and researchers now say those changes didn't lead to more overdose deaths The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Emmerdale's Leyla's drug battle exposed as she's caught out by stunned villager Emmerdale's Leyla Harding will be forced to reveal all next week on the ITV soap, after weeks of hiding her drug addiction from her loved ones Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022
Amy Winehouse biopic: Ten years after her death, should we all just leave her alone? Some of Winehouse’s fans are not happy that the singer’s life will be depicted on the big screen again Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022
As sports betting grows, states tackle teenage problem gambling With online and retail sports betting now legal in more than 30 states, the portrait of a new problem gambler is emerging: the high school student. Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 Former child star Edward Furlong reveals new teeth after meth and heroin addiction The actor says his drug problems began because he was too young when he became famous
The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2022 The Indigenous cafe using native cuisine to help its chefs fight addiction Café Gozhóó in Arizona uses the kitchen to teach therapeutic skills to those recovering from substance abuse
Benzinga · Jul 13, 2022 Irish Expert's Take On Drug Decriminalization, Scottish Prison Provides Anti-Overdose Training To Incarcerated Addiction specialist Dr. Garrett McGovern recently stated that he believes Ireland should take a health-led approach to drugs and decriminalize their personal use, an opinion he would take up at a meeting with the Oireachtas Justice Committee regarding the country’s current drug policy.
Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022 Cause of homelessness? It's not drugs or mental illness, researchers say SAN DIEGO — Ask just about anyone for their thoughts on what causes homelessness, and you will likely hear drug addiction, mental illness, alcoholism and poverty.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 11, 2022 Addiction medication in Pennsylvania’s jails is often inadequate or nonexistent, new report finds PHILADELPHIA — Treatment for opioid addiction in Pennsylvania jails is so haphazard that one woman went into withdrawal waiting for access to medication. A man was refused medication because staff said he hadn’t shown enough “motivation to be sober.”
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022 Woman spends £500k to look like Kim Kardashian - then realises she wants to be herself Former Versace model Jennifer Pamplona splashed out £100,000 to reverse £500,000 worth of surgery she has had to make herself look like billionaire and icon Kim Kardashian
Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2022 Nature's healing power The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted not only the physical health and economy of millions of people around the world but also has disrupted their mental health in a significant manner. As the world cautiously reopens to travel, Thailand has become a destination of choice for numerous tourists as travel restrictions…
Chronicle Live · Jul 9, 2022 Pregnant mum-of-two hits out at those who judge her for addiction to drugs like heroin and crack Tracey Whelan talked of the abuse she receives as a result of her addictions.
Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2022 Pregnant mum hooked on crack says 'I'm in agony' as she hits out at people who judge her Tracey Whelan became addicted to heroine and crack cocaine while she working as a sex worker in Leeds, and has hit out at people who quick to judge her over her addiction
Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2022 ITV Emmerdale fans fume as they make Vinny and Liv plea amid Sandra return Sandra Flaherty was last seen in the ITV soap last year when her daughter battled an alcohol addiction
Leeds Live · Jul 9, 2022 Leeds pregnant mum hooked on crack hits out at people who judge her Mum-of-two Tracey Whelan developed an addiction to crack and heroin when she was working as a prostitute in Chapeltown and Harehills