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Texas church criticized for its take on ‘Hamilton’

DALLAS — A McAllen, Texas, church is facing controversy for its rendition of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s popular musical "Hamilton" that had several scenes edited to incorporate biblical themes — and which was followed by a sermon that compared being gay with having an addiction.

Tribune News Service

'Sleepy' village with no shop, lives hit by addiction and jailed this week

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Monday, August 8

Liverpool Echo

Mum thought she would never be able to walk down street sober

It "destroyed everything in my life. It took everything from me."

Liverpool Echo

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Renfrew drug addict "given chance" by sheriff after punching vulnerable woman

John Logan appeared on a Panorama documentary about his addiction problem when he was just 14

Daily Record

Jackass star Bam Margera's family address 'conservatorship' rumours amid addiction battle

Professional skateboarding champion and Jackass star Bam Margera is currently battling addiction while in rehab and his family has released a statement denying that the star is under a conservatorship

Daily Mirror

How to tell if your casual drinking is becoming an alcohol problem

Alcohol addiction occurs when someone is unable to control or moderate their drinking

Liverpool Echo

State-funded hard drugs hit streets

The place where Chris gets his fentanyl is bright and airy, all blond wood and exposed brick. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the potency of the pills he can crush, cook and inject.

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Belfast City Centre 'the worst it has ever been' as overdoses become common occurrence

There were six deaths over a 10 day period in recent weeks

Belfast Live

Emmerdale viewers spot issue with Cain's discovery as Leyla's addiction woes exposed

Liam Cavanagh was in denial about his wife's problems after she was hospitalised

Liverpool Echo

Why it's important to think about social media use as a form of dissociation, rather than addiction

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had an unfortunate Saturday routine. I would wake up in my studio apartment and immediately turn to my phone, telling myself that I would get breakfast after quickly checking Twitter.

The Conversation

Heartbroken family of South Tyneside man say he took his own life after battling cocaine addiction

Peter Whale, 29, lost his life in June this year after fighting to get clean

Chronicle Live

Emmerdale fans fear the end for Leyla and Liam as her cocaine addiction is finally uncovered

Husband Liam and son Jacob finally discovered Leyla's secret tonight

Leeds Live

Emmerdale's Leyla faces death as she's rushed to hospital after drug overdose

Emmerdale aired some devastating scenes tonight, as Leyla Cavanagh was rushed to hospital when she overdosed on drugs. Her fate has yet to be revealed on the ITV soap

Daily Mirror

The US government’s call for deep nicotine reduction in cigarettes could save millions of lives – an expert who studies tobacco addiction explains

The cigarette is the only legal consumer product that – when used as intended – causes the premature death of half of long-term users.

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Manchester Evening News

Vicky Pattison supported as she admits 'day got the better of me' in tearful snap amid documentary airing

It came prior to her very personal documentary airing on Channel 4

Tribune News Service

Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media

Karla Garcia said her son’s social media addiction started in fourth grade, when he got his own computer for virtual learning and logged on to YouTube. Now, two years later, the video-sharing site has replaced both schoolwork and the activities he used to love — like composing music or serenading…

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Bewley obituary

Psychiatrist who pioneered the treatment of drug addicts to help create a more humane view of dependency in the UK

Daily Mirror

Ex-Premier League star who lost £2m to gambling hopes to help others avoid same pitfalls

Michael Chopra played in the top flight for both Newcastle and Sunderland but was beset by a problematic addiction that saw him gamble away a significant seven-figure sum

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Wales Online

Vicky Pattison says Geordie Shore was a ‘wedge’ between her and her mum, as she relives ‘broken’ childhood in emotional This Morning interview

The reality TV star's new documentary, Vicky Pattison: Alcohol, My Dad and Me, airs on Channel 4 on Tuesday, August 2

Zenger

Mom Who Drank 20 Cans Of Irn-Bru A Day Finally Kicks Her 25-Year-Old Habit

A mom who spent $3,600 a year drinking 20 cans of Irn-Bru a day has finally kicked her 25-year habit after being hypnotized.

Liverpool Echo

Dad 'took charge' of family cash to feed £50k addiction

Ben Melvin first started gambling on fruit machines at the age of 14 and now wants to help others

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a reality TV star confronts her turbulent relationship with alcohol

A sobering documentary in which Vicky Pattison talks about the addiction she shares with her father. Plus: the beat goes on in Night Coppers, when PC Robbie tackles an unruly pub-goer. Here’s what to watch this evening

Belfast Live

Derry man's promise to late dad after suffering from alcohol addiction

"He was a good man that had a problem with alcohol."

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: I beat my addiction and want son back, but grandma resists

The clean and sober mom is being disrespected and confronted with the troubles of her past.

The Hindu

Domestic violence, behavioural disorders dominate cases before Kudumbashree community counsellors

Screen addiction among children has emerged as a new-age scourge in post-pandemic era

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