The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Men Are Quietly Losing Thousands on Fantasy Sports—Here’s How It Starts

Fantasy sports may seem like harmless fun, but many men are losing thousands of dollars through daily contests, overconfidence, and emotional chasing. With platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings making it easy to play, the line between entertainment and addiction is blurring fast. Are you someone who enjoys fantasy sports? Here…

Clever Dude · Jan 15

Tylor Chase Update: Ned's Declassified Cast Break Their Silence On Why They've Finally Given Up

The cast of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide explains why they are no longer offering active help to former costar Tylor Chase amid his ongoing struggle with homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges.

International Business Times UK · Jan 14

White House reverses $2 billion cut to mental health, addiction grants

Many of the affected grant programs had bipartisan support and President Donald Trump has supported them in the past.

Roll Call · Jan 14

Nasal Decongestant Spray Addiction: Millions In Britain At Risk Of Dependency, ITV Survey Warns

Millions of Britons face hidden nasal decongestant spray addiction without realising it. ITV's investigation reveals the rebound congestion trap and urgent need for change.

International Business Times UK · Jan 10

Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain – it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through similar mechanisms.

The Conversation · Jan 9

AI Addiction Grows as Check Point Ranks Brazil No.1 for Workers Handing Tasks to Bots

A Check Point report shows Brazil leading the AI adoption trend worldwide; Singapore and Australia trail behind. Are more workers handing tasks to AI bots?

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

Woman reveals 23-year addiction to nasal sprays as experts urge limit on use

A woman has revealed she has been battling a 23-year addiction to nasal sprays, as new research reveals the risk of using the sprays long-term.

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Thousands of offenders in England to get health support at probation meetings

Exclusive: NHS clinicians will sit in on appointments in pilot scheme in four areas aimed at reducing reoffending

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9

“Music gives me a sense of purpose, a reason to wake up in the morning”: How making music can help in addiction recovery

Dealing with an addiction can be a harrowing experience. Thankfully, making music and music therapy can assist with the process

MusicRadar · Jan 8

The Vivienne’s sister turns grief into warning after drag star’s death aged 32

‘It’s really hard to come to terms with a loss that’s so sudden,’ says Chanel Williams

The Independent UK · Jan 7