TV tonight: Our highlights for Wednesday, May 17 Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction is just one of the gems on TV tonight. WhatToWatch · May 16, 2023
Danniella Westbrook admits face looks 'awful' after botched surgery in Turkey The Eastenders star underwent reconstruction surgery on her nose after her septum collapsed due to years of drug addiction. Daily Record · May 16, 2023
Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction - the story behind the new BBC documentary and when it's on TV The Busted star, 40, bares all about his dependency on alcohol and drugs in a new documentary Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023
Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction — release date, premise and all we know Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction sees the Busted star opening up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol. WhatToWatch · May 16, 2023
Tallulah Willis supported by mum Demi Moore after body-shaming trolling The actress has previously been open about battling an eating disorder, body dysmorphia and addiction Evening Standard · May 16, 2023
Charities highlight risks of gambling white paper consultation delays Organisations supporting people with gambling addictions told MPs proposed reforms to industry regulations must happen ‘at pace’. The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Scot who battled drug and alcohol addiction says cold water therapy helped him get clean Kenny Neilson had attempted to take his own life and battled with addiction before turning to cold water therapy. Daily Record · May 16, 2023
Glasgow man who battled drink and drug addiction says cold water therapy changed his life Kenny Neilson battled with both drug and alcohol addiction for years, however, he now uses cold water therapy to clear his mind and hopes he can now help others. Glasgow Live · May 16, 2023
Matt Willis says he 'won't relapse' on Busted tour as he shares daughter's 'incredible' reaction to addiction documentary The Busted singer spoke to The One Show about his upcoming BBC documentary exploring his alcohol and drug addiction Manchester Evening News · May 15, 2023
Mum who noticed 'unusual spot' on forehead in selfie given 'terrifying' cancer diagnosis After taking an innocent selfie, Anna McCartney spotted an unusual lump on her forehead that turned out to be the consequence of a long-term teenage sunbed addiction Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023
How being seduced by gambling’s love bombing ended with a prison sentence For years the gambling industry was the wild west; an unregulated frontier that profited from pain and addiction. Now the government has promised to clean up betting and gaming. But many are eager for more to be done, writes Sarah Ingram, particularly those who nearly lost everything to it The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
Katie Price defends cosmetic surgery 'addiction' and says she would get bigger boobs Katie Price has opened up about her decision to keep going under the knife and insists she isn't 'harming anyone' as she discusses the idea of getting even bigger boobs Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023
Man's incredible transformation after 10-year addiction left him feeling 'ugly' The Salford landlord’s battle with substance abuse meant he hadn’t visited a dentist in five years – leaving him with teeth that made him feel “ugly” and “incredibly self-conscious" Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023
Denise Welch reveals reason for two stone 'addiction' weight gain Loose Women star had managed to give up alcohol - but then something else took its place Wales Online · May 14, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023 Denise Welch gained two stone giving up alcohol replacing 'one addiction with another' Denise Welch recently marked 11 years of sobriety and has talked about her weight loss after finding she gained two stone
The Independent UK · May 14, 2023 ‘It’s predatory’: How gambling took over Britain’s high streets and seduced our MPs For years the gambling industry was the wild west; an unregulated frontier that profited from pain and addiction. Now the government has promised to clean up betting and gaming. But many are eager for more to be done, writes Sarah Ingram, particularly those who nearly lost everything to it
The Hindu · May 13, 2023 Job losses, easy money are both key factors of drug addiction in northern States As the drug menace’s gravity continues to increase with the prevalence and rising usage of substance abuse, “unemployment and availability of easy money” have emerged as key economic factors leading to drug addiction in at least five states of India’s north and northwest region.
Metal Hammer · May 12, 2023 Disturbed's David Draiman admits that he "almost joined" Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell and Scott Weiland this year while fighting addiction and depression David Draiman: "Addiction and depression can happen to anyone ladies and gentlemen. No one is immune from it no matter how beautiful their life may look from the outside"
Salon · May 12, 2023 Is "pre-addiction" really a thing? "I don't know if this is a helpful term": experts torn on a concept invented to help treat drug addiction
Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023 Chris Kirkland reveals wife has to give him random drug tests after painkiller addiction Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has spoken candidly about his painkiller addiction, revealing his wife Leeona has to give him random drug tests to help him stay clean
Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023 Doctors need adequate training to prevent, treat opioid addiction The need to educate physicians on the treatment of substance use disorder is a shared responsibility of the medical school, graduate medical education and continuing medical education communities.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 Ryan Everson died in jail over a missed child support payment. His family needs answers Ryan Everson, 42, died by suicide at a jail in Missouri just 10 days after he was arrested for failing to pay $600 in child support. His brother Noel Everson and ex-wife Shawna Almendarez say Ryan belonged in a treatment facility where he could overcome his addiction. Andrea Blanco reports
Nottingham Post · May 10, 2023 Emma Willis pays tribute to husband Matt days before release of documentary exploring his addiction Set to be released on Monday, May 15, the documentary will explore the star's addiction and see him speak to other addicts and experts in his efforts to better understand himself
Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023 Matt Willis 'can't understand why Emma didn't leave' him as he shares 'agony' he caused Busted singer Matt Willis opens up about his addiction battles in a new BBC documentary, admitting he will be forever indebted to wife Emma Willis for supporting him through his darkest moments
The Times of India · May 9, 2023 Bestselling author Matt Haig quits social media, says "this place is addictive" International bestselling author Matt Haig took to Instagram on May 9 to inform his followers that he is quitting social media. The author, who has been vocal about addiction and mental health issues, said in a post that he is leaving social media as he felt it to be quite…