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We're taking the government to court to challenge New Zealand’s outdated Mental Health Act – here's why

It’s been five years since an independent inquiry into mental health and addiction called on the government to repeal and replace the Mental Health Act (MHA).

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2022

Belfast personal trainer overcomes drink and drug addictions to help others

The 31-year-old has got his life back on track following some "dark days"

Belfast Live · Nov 10, 2022

Robin Abcarian: Is 'California sober' a real thing, or just an excuse to keep getting high?

It's not clear who coined the term "California sober." Or even, really, exactly what it means.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022

Smashing Pumpkins, Jane’s Addiction tour a double dose of rock that has endured for decades

Over three hours and 27 songs at the United Center, it was hard not to recall the first time you heard ‘Today’ or saw the ‘Been Caught Stealing’ video.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2022

What long-term opioid use does to your body and brain

Matthew Perry reveals his colon burst as a result of his addiction to opioid painkillers

Wales Online · Nov 6, 2022

OnlyFans millionaire stole from own mum to fund drink and drugs addiction

Eliza Rose Watson has now been sober for five years after going through a torrid time and 'hit rock bottom' after university

Bristol Post · Nov 6, 2022

OnlyFans model who turned life around after drink and drugs addiction now makes £180k a month

Eliza Rose Watson, 33, hit “rock bottom” after stealing from her mum to help fund her habit

Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022

Teacher who stole from mum to fund drugs now makes £180k on OnlyFans

Eliza says she hit rock bottom but has now been sober for five years, and is helping others

Wales Online · Nov 4, 2022

Sports betting 'de-conditioning' therapy to target triggers of online gambling addiction

Online sports betting is the fastest-growing form of problem gambling, but a South Australian researcher is hoping to fight fire with fire, by making a type of de-conditioning therapy available online or via telehealth.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Northlands Centre: Government commits £1m for Derry addiction services

The funding for an addiction centre in the city was first outlined in the New Decade, New Approach deal

Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022