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HHS Asks the Public What Works for Addiction Treatment in New Federal Request for Comment — Here Is Why It Matters

HHS published a Federal Register notice on June 10, 2026 soliciting public comment on what addiction treatment approaches have been most successful. With over 80,000 opioid overdose deaths annually, the stakes of this policy conversation are enormous.

Medical Daily

Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton

A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.

The Texas Tribune

2 Texas Grandmothers Who Overcame Addiction Wanted To Become Social Workers. The State Wouldn't Let Them.

Now Katherin Youniacutt and Tammy Thompson are taking their fight to become licensed master social workers to the Texas Supreme Court.

Reason

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Paul Gascoigne details 'horrific' withdrawal from 30-a-day Red Bull addiction

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has detailed his "horrific" withdrawal from a 30-a-day Red Bull addiction, revealing he thought "trees were dinosaurs", and he also sat on a rock for four days and "didn't move".

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Paul Gascoigne is the ‘happiest’ he’s been in years after addiction battle

If you have been affected by this article, you can contact the following organisations for support: actiononaddiction.org.uk, mind.org.uk, nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth, mentalhealth.org.uk.

The Independent UK

Paul Gascoigne shares tearful health update amid addiction recovery: ‘I don’t think about tomorrow’

Ex-footballer has struggled with alcoholism and mental health issues for decades

The Independent UK

‘I’ve Been Fighting A War Within’: Ex-NRL Forward Kane Evans Comes Out As Gay

Former NRL player Kane Evans has come out as gay and opened up about addiction and suicidal thoughts.

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‘Regulation by litigation is often overlooked as a regulatory tool’: Just how much responsibility should AI companies have on their users’ wellbeing?

AI chatbots have been likened to social media, leading to addiction and potentially worse. I explore how they could be regulated.

TechRadar

Brendan Sorsby on the Field at Texas Tech in the Fall Will Bring His Gambling to Life

A judge granted an injunction for the Red Raiders’ quarterback, and the ruling isn’t great for anyone, especially the NFL.

Sports Illustrated

If AI is addictive, where does the responsibility lie – with big tech or its users?

When I talk to my son, an engineering student, and we have a question or disagreement, he immediately turns to ChatGPT as his primary source of information and confirmation.

The Conversation

Ozzy Osbourne's Hidden 'Addiction' Uncovered in Bombshell Book: 'He Was Addicted to Everything'

A new book reveals Ozzy Osbourne's true addiction was not substances, but an insatiable appetite for intense experiences shaping his chaotic yet enduring public image.

International Business Times UK

‘Football saved me’: Street Soccer coordinator Sarah Rhind on life after heroin addiction

Sarah Rhind tells Suzanne Wrack how football was her focus as she recovered and how it helped her create ‘beautiful friendships’

The Guardian - UK

Roland Garros winner feels her first title will be start of grand slam addiction

Mirra Andreeva believes her French Open title will be the start of a grand slam addiction after she became the youngest woman in 34 years to win at…

The National (Scotland)

Mirra Andreeva feels her French Open title will be start of grand slam addiction

The 19-year-old ended Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska’s dream run to claim her first major title.

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Medical Daily

Ozempic Is Now Fighting America's Addiction Crisis — A Massive VA Study Covering 600,000 Veterans Is Rewriting What We Know About Substance Abuse

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — already reshaping obesity treatment — may also slash overdose deaths, ER visits, and alcohol dependence, according to the largest study ever conducted on GLP-1s and addiction.

International Business Times UK

How Did Matt Brown Die? Real Cause of Death and Details of His Final Days Revealed

Former 'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown has died at 43, with family and fans mourning his loss. Brown's struggles with addiction and mental health were highlighted in his final days.

International Business Times UK

How Did Matt Brown Die? Real Cause of Death as Horrifying River Details Revealed

Matt Brown's death was ruled a suicide, according to an autopsy that also found methamphetamine in his system, as family members reflected on his addiction struggles.

The Guardian - UK

How to actually reduce your screen time: 12 simple, realistic tips to stop doomscrolling

Want to spend less time on your phone? We asked psychotherapists, professors and specialists for practical (and achievable) ways to cut down

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Managing the High Cost of Mental Health Care

Cases of anxiety, depression and other conditions are rising, and so is the price of treatment. These strategies can help you get care you can afford.

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Cara Delevingne opens up about teenage drug spiral

The model and actress has revealed the extent of her substance abuse struggles, describing how addiction and mental health challenges led her to seek long-term recovery through a 12-step programme.

TechRadar

Japan is considering stronger age restrictions for social media use — but public response to the move hasn't been as positive as hoped

Japan’s communications ministry has proposed new measures to protect young people from social media addiction

The Independent UK

Jill Biden wishes she’d been more open about Hunter’s addiction battle

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International Business Times UK

Matt Brown Dead at 43: Inside the Brown Family's 'Grief and Relief' Over the 'Alaskan Bush People' Star

Matt Brown, eldest son of 'Alaskan Bush People', has died, leaving his family balancing grief with relief after his long battle with addiction.

The Independent UK

Jill Biden reveals the one thing she wishes she had done differently during Hunter’s addiction battle

Speaking during a wide-ranging interview with "The View" co-host and Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg, held to promote her new White House memoir, Jill Biden revealed on Tuesday that a recent health crisis involving her husband, Joe Biden, had profoundly shifted her perspective

Euronews

Cryptocurrency addiction is real — and it looks just like gambling

Jamie Giles is a therapist at Castle Craig, one of Scotland's leading addiction treatment centres. He spoke to Euronews about how to spot problematic crypto investing, who is most at risk and what to do about it.

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