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A young poet and writer who lost his father to opioid addiction says there's nothing cool about what the drugs did to his dad. So why are peers trying to look like emaciated people with addiction?

For women put off by male-dominated Gamblers Anonymous meetings, a treatment centre in Wolverhampton offers a lifeline

Many people are aware of the recent resurgence of interest in psychedelics, from new studies in depression to Prince Harry’s use to deal with his psychological problems. What is less well-known is that psychedelics are now being used to treat addiction, especially alcoholism. And that has a long history.

A world champion and Olympic boxer's downward spiral through drug addiction led to him working for a crime syndicate to watch over their safe house.

Country star Zach Bryan collaborates with Matthew McConaughey for his Nine Ball music video, portraying the impact of a father's gambling addiction on his ...

Tens of millions of Americans estimated to bet record $23.1bn on game as concern mounts over gambling addiction rates

Inspired by horror films, artist Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley’s lo-fi games tackle everything from addiction to walking home alone. Just don’t expect a high score

Letters: Doctors are partly to blame for the alarming rise in vaping addiction, argues Dr Philip Barber. Plus Chris Rennard on the human cost of diseases caused by smoking

Learn about the controversial public safety proposals in San Francisco, including drug addiction treatment for welfare recipients and expanded crime-fighti...