The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

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 · Aug 5, 2022

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 · Aug 4, 2022

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 · Aug 4, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

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

Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022

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.

Zenger · Aug 2, 2022

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

Liverpool Echo · Aug 2, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

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

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

Belfast Live · Aug 1, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022