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Purdue Pharma and Sacklers reach new $7.4bn settlement over opioids crisis

Settlement resolves thousands of lawsuits alleging Oxycontin caused addiction crisis

The Guardian - US

Scottish star Jack Lowden to star in West End play about addiction

SCOTTISH actor Jack Lowden and Sherlock's Martin Freeman are to star in a play about addiction that has been transferred to the West End...

The National (Scotland)

Martin Freeman returns to London's West End alongside Jack Lowden in alcoholism confessional

David Ireland’s new play The Fifth Step is a starry two-hander coming to @sohoplace

Evening Standard

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Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.

The Conversation

World’s addiction to fossil fuels is ‘Frankenstein’s monster’, says UN chief

António Guterres issues warning at Davos, days after Donald Trump pulled US out of Paris climate agreement

The Guardian - UK

What Does Addiction Really Do to People, and How Can You Find Help Utah?

Addiction is like a slow, sneaky thief stealing away control, relationships, and even lives. It doesn’t just impact the person suffering; addiction ripples out, touching families, communities, and workplaces.

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Sober House Rules: A Comprehensive Overview

Finding a secure environment is a prerequisite to becoming free from addiction and avoiding relapses. After completing treatment programs, people suffering from alcohol or drug misuse find it challenging to change their behavior patterns. Staying in a comfortable sober house together with other individuals who face similar difficulties facilitates moving…

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What the Opium Wars can tell us about China, the U.S. and fentanyl

United States President Donald Trump recently threatened to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods coming from China in response the illegal import into the U.S. of the opioid fentanyl.

The Conversation

“I felt free when I was running” – how an addict became an ultra runner

We speak to an ultra runner who used mileage to finally break free from drug addiction

Advnture

Psychedelic drug DMT to be trialled on UK volunteers to tackle alcohol misuse

Exclusive: Scientists at UCL hope one-off dose of powerful hallucinogenic could help drinkers reduce intake

The Guardian - UK

The FDA's Plan To Fight Cigarette Addiction Is A Bold, But Obvious, Next Step

The Biden administration's proposal aims to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes as part of an effort to reduce addiction and improve public health.

Mic

FDA Proposes Capping Nicotine In Cigarettes To Reduce Addiction

FDA proposes capping nicotine in cigarettes to reduce addiction and smoking-related illnesses, potentially aiding millions to quit.

Top News

It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors.

Evening Standard

'Milestone': UK's first safe drug consumption facility opens in Glasgow

SCOTLAND’S first safe drug consumption facility opens its doors today in what has been hailed as a “crucial milestone” in tackling addiction.

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The Guardian - UK

Richard Price: ‘I don’t like to write, I just don’t – it’s too much anxiety’

The US novelist and co-writer of The Wire on why his new book isn’t about cops and robbers, his 80s drug addiction and the authors who have inspired him

Louder

"It's about man's insatiable addiction to discover and use”: Manic Street Preachers on their new single People Ruin Paintings

It’s the latest cut to be unveiled from the Welsh trio’s forthcoming 15th album Critical Thinking

The Guardian - UK

Fast fashion is an addiction. Secondhand shopping mania may be just as bad

I loved to scour apps and charity shops for cheap clothes and toys – but now I know it is another kind of overconsumption, says freelance journalist Chloë Hamilton

Louder

The blow that ended it all: How the return of Jane's Addiction was floored not by musical differences, but by a punch thrown by their singer

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The Independent UK

Stephen ‘tWtich’ Boss’ widow Allison Holker responds to claims she’s ‘disgracing’ him for a paycheck

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ wife says she discovered his drug addiction days after his death in 2022

The Guardian - US

Michael Jackson’s daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety

Paris Jackson details recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction while also celebrating five-year sobriety mark

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Paris Jackson makes bold confession about addiction as she opens up on achieving sobriety

Paris Jackson is celebrating five years of sobriety but has revealed that she previously struggled with a heroin addiction.

International Business Times UK

'I Was Ready To Lose It All': UK Man Recovers From Crypto Addiction That Almost Led to Suicide

Alex neglected his family, started stealing from them, and was about to sell his home without informing his wife to trade cryptocurrencies and bet his holdings at online casinos.

The Independent UK

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ widow Allison Holker reveals ‘triggering’ way she discovered husband’s drug addiction

The famed DJ on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ died at the age of 40 in 2022

Golf Monthly

Grayson Murray Foundation Launched A Year On From Late Golfer's Final Pro Win

Grayson Murray's parents, Eric and Terry Murray have launched a non-profit charity which aims to help those with mental health and addiction challenges

Metal Hammer

"I was a dangerous addict." Demi Lovato and Alice Cooper guitar hero Nita Strauss on the struggles of staying sober while touring

The ultra-talented metal guitarist says her addictions became "insidious"

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