The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Friends star Matthew Perry reveals opioid addiction and details near-death experience

The Chandler Bing actor’s colon burst from opioid overuse and what followed was five months in hospital and nine with a colostomy bag

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022

Matthew Perry nearly died and spent weeks in a coma during terrifying addiction battle

Friends actor Matthew Perry says his family were told he only had a 2% chance of surviving a terrifying opioid overdose and he was left using a colostomy bag following his near-death experience, as he opens up about his battles with addiction

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

A promise to my brother pulled me back from my drug addiction

I was four years clean when my beloved brother died – I had promised him I would finish my memoir, so that’s what I did, says author Matt Rowland Hill

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022

“I called to tell you I love you”: US President Joe Biden’s voicemail to his son shows a loving and supportive dad

Drug addiction is a difficult condition to get rid of. As a parent to a person struggling with substance abuse, one can go through tremendous amounts of helplessness and sadness. However difficult it may be for you, being there for your child is a challenging responsibility a parent should fulfill.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2022

What makes magic mushrooms magic? Geneticists probe origins of psychedelic compounds

Compounds in magic mushrooms have potential to treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders and addiction

Wales Online · Oct 17, 2022

A chance for change: Trauma awareness is affecting Scotland’s justice system

"QUIET please”, reads the screen. “Court is in session.” Livingston’s busy summary court sits obediently silent while today’s sheriff…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2022

How the Wynnum Manly Radio Model Yacht Club is curing a sailing addiction for many yachties

It all began when two men decided to sail their model yachts around the Wynnum wading pool in the late 1980s. Now, the Wynnum Manly Radio Model Yacht Club has become a passion for a growing number of people.

ABC News · Oct 15, 2022

Prison bosses use new drone to fight back against criminal gangs' drug drops

Crack cocaine, heroin, speed and skunk cannabis are the drugs most commonly sneaked over prison walls by drones which put lags at risk of overdose, addiction and violence on wings

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Drug laws should not be eliminated

The idea that we do not need laws of deterrence for illegal drug sales is like getting rid of speed limits on our highways.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2022

Recovering Leeds drug addicts 'sick of' junkies smoking crack in their street and begging them for cash

Simon and Sarah Scott kicked their heroin addiction but can't escape the addicts who light up and beg for drug money outside their house

Leeds Live · Oct 15, 2022