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Language can make stigma of addiction even worse

Feeling stigmatized can make people with substance use disorder less willing to seek treatment.

Chicago Sun-Times

As meth overdoses spike in N.J. and Pa., advocates call for better treatment for people who use stimulants

Overdose deaths involving methamphetamine have increased sharply in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where a sevenfold rise in death rates between 2015 and 2019 was the highest in the country, a recent analysis from the Pew Charitable Trust found.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Paul Merson 'blew family's £160k house deposit' on table tennis bet after gambling relapse

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has explained how he ended up blowing his family's £160,000 house deposit on table tennis bets during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020

Daily Mirror

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Twinbrook woman shares addiction journey to help others

"I would have taken anything if it gave me a hit"

Belfast Live

Recovering addicts work to help others in 'Project Recover'

A program in central Virginia is aimed at getting people struggling with drug addiction into treatment by giving them support from recovering addicts who have turned their lives around

The Independent UK

Where are the noughties one-hit wonders now? From drug addiction to being 'poisoned'

Nelly Furtado stunned fans with a recent appearance, with many saying that she was unrecognisable. We take a look at the other pop sensations of that time who didn't quite make it into the roaring 20s

Daily Mirror

Now trending: "Soberversaries"

"Soberversaries" are helping people shed the stigma of addiction recovery.

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Coke addicted parents dodge jail over involvement with 10k-a-week drugs ring

Lee Johnson and Nicola Timmis became drug runners in a county lines operation after their joint coke addiction left them in £3000 worth of debt.

Daily Record

Dublin GAA legend Philly McMahon 'triggered' every time he sees a homeless person on the street after his brother’s death

“It’s close to home.”

Irish Mirror

Gateshead pervert blamed addiction to pornography for vile stash of indecent images

Nathan Stephen, of Gateshead, admitted making indecent images and distributing one of them

Chronicle Live

Dublin GAA legend Philly McMahon gets triggered every time he sees person living on streets

Philly's brother John died in 2012 aged 31 following a battle with addiction

Dublin Live

How parents' internet addiction can fuel their children's - and what to do about it

Teenagers are often accused of being addicted to their mobile devices, but new research shows they’re often just modelling their parents’ behaviour.

The Conversation

Paul Nicholls' tragic life from EastEnders heartthrob to drug addict as he plans comeback

Paul Nicholls was the original Nineties heart-throb but the pressures of fame were too much - as he prepares for his TV comeback, we look at what the actor has been up to since his EastEnders days

Daily Mirror

James 'Arg' Argent 'signs up for Celebrity SAS to deal with his past demons'

James 'Arg' Argent has reportedly signed up for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, after losing a huge 14 stone. He is also said to be keen to talk about mental health and addiction on the show

Daily Mirror

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Liverpool Echo

Inmates escape prison, Heinz change and Dad-of-four's addiction recovery

The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Tuesday, September 13

Liverpool Echo

Dad who 'lived for the weekend' spiralled into addiction

At his lowest point he stole money from his partner to feed his addictions

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale spoilers: Liam cheats on Leyla as he struggles with drug fallout

Emmerdale's Liam Cavanagh will cheat on Leyla Cavanagh next week, as he continues to struggle with her drug addiction - but does this spell the end of their romance for good?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

These three women have dedicated their lives to providing a supportive home to adults in need

PHILADELPHIA -- After three relapses in rehab, Agnes Muto desperately wanted to maintain her progress following her latest round of treatment for an addiction to pain medication.

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Nottingham Post

Notts man battles back from addiction to launch global business

The business has gone from strength to strength in just nine months

Nottingham Post

Nottingham shoplifter targeted Premier store for Pringles, milkshakes and baby milk

Damian Harris was funding a drug addiction

Fortune

His own journey through addiction propelled one entrepreneur to launch Sober Sidekick

VCs saw a compelling path for Chris Thompson's addiction app, but he thinks he found a better bet to keep users sober.

Salon

I got hooked on Uber Eats — as a driver

As a recovered substance abuser, I recognized the signs of addiction: I couldn't stop even when I wanted to

Daily Mirror

Davina McCall compares menopause to 'coming off heroin' and felt 'dried up and disgusting'

TV presenter Davina MCall has shed light on her battle with menopause, admitting that she found it similar to coming off heroin after her addiction in early 20's

The Hindu

Hooda blames Haryana Government for failing to curb drug menace

Congress leader’s criticism follows State’s decision to conduct a survey for opening de-addiction centres

The Guardian - AU

Wildflowers by Peggy Frew review – a profound portrait of addiction, family and sisterhood

The Miles Franklin-shortlisted author dissects the love and disappointment of family in a story of three sisters, broken in different ways

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