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Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

Pharma firms are developing drugs that avoid the brain’s opioid receptors to minimise the risks of dependence and overdoses, but not all experts are convinced

The Guardian - UK

Flavor Flav relapses after four years sober

Rapper/TV star Flavor Flav has admitted he suffered a "brief" relapse after four years of sobriety admitting his battle with addiction is "not easy" and he's now determined to start afresh.

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In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction

The Independent UK

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Cardiologists have announced THIS vegetable as #1 for heart health

Well, no one would be surprised to find that vegetables are one of the most recommended objects of consumption for good heart health. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 17.9 million deaths each year. Most…

The Times of India

25-Year-Old Left With Painful 'Peeing Jelly' After Using Popular Party Drug

The ketamine addiction severely damaged the woman's bladder, and the 'jelly-like' substance she was passing was her own bladder lining.

Medical Daily

"Quitting alcohol cost me friends, but quitting nicotine was much harder": Bob Mould on addiction, reconnecting with his audience and social media confusion

The former Hüsker Dü/Sugar man with many hats on is getting back to basics on his new album

Louder

‘I was eating 7,000 calories in one sitting – I had to delete the Deliveroo app’

LIFE STORIES: Lachlan Munro (Lucky), 43, a London-based life coach and music producer, suffered from food addiction and went up to 18.5st, ordering vast quantities on Deliveroo – and spending all his rent money. He’s now found recovery, he tells Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK

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Trump administration sued over decision to rescind billions in health funding

Attorneys general from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $12 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs

The Independent UK

How to help people with addictions on the streets? These Oregon programs have solutions

The state has one of the highest US rates of substance use disorders and ranks last for access to treatment. These initiatives are changing what rehab looks like

The Guardian - US

'We're Not Quick Enough': What Nissan Learned From China

Nissan has a product problem. The company can make great cars when it wants to, but an institutional addiction to letting things wither on the vine has created a problem with staying competitive—and the perception of being cutting-edge.

InsideEVs

Oregon abandoned its radical drug law. Then came the mass arrests

Last year, the state ended a trailblazing law decriminalizing possession. Drug users in some counties are now in and out of jail, without lawyers, struggling to get treatment

The Guardian - US

These 20 Solutions Turn Bulk Shopping From Messy To Impressive

For everyone who can't resist buying enough snacks to survive an apocalypse or who genuinely needs three gallons of mayo (no judgment), we've found 20 solutions that transform bulk-buying chaos into something resembling organized adult life. The post These 20 Solutions Turn Bulk Shopping From Messy To Impressive first appeared…

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Navigating Relapse Triggers: Strategies for Maintaining Sobriety

Recovering from addiction is a journey — often challenging and filled with setbacks. Relapse, the return to substance use after a period of sobriety, is a common occurrence and doesn't signify failure. It's a part of the process for many.

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RFK Jr’s health agency shake-up leaves addiction treatment uncertain

Naloxone distribution and the 988 crisis line could also be affected

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Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller is a 'stage four' addict

Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller has classified herself as a "stage four" addict and confessed "it's just a matter of time" until she relapses.

Fortune

Collision Course: Why Europe’s plan to halve road deaths by 2030 is stalling

As road fatalities remain stubbornly high, experts say the EU’s driver-monitoring systems may not go far enough to curb one of the deadliest modern driving behaviors: phone addiction.

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How Virtual Addiction Treatment Is Helping More People Get Sober A New Way to Get Help

Getting help for addiction has never been easy. For years, people had to leave their jobs, families, and daily routines to check into rehab, often for weeks or even months. That worked for some, but for many, it was simply not an option.

The Guardian - UK

Football clubs chase sweet dreams as the latest key to high performance

From Brentford to the NBA, experts highlight tackling ‘unhealthy habits’ around sleep for athletes to reach their peak

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Eddie Vedder releases anguished version of Neil Young classic The Needle And The Damage Done

The Pearl Jam singer's version of Neil Young's song about heroin addiction comes from an upcoming Bridge School benefit compilation

AAP

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

Salon

Medicaid cuts may worsen overdose deaths

Reducing funding to the largest payer for addiction services could pose major setbacks for those battling drug use

The Guardian - UK

‘Brain pacemakers’: implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Trial will determine whether electrical pulses can control and decrease yearnings

The Independent UK

The rise and fall of ‘shock jock diva’ Wendy Williams as beloved star fights for freedom

Wendy Williams has entertained fans for decades with her larger-than-life personality and brash interview style. Rhian Lubin charts her meteoric rise and fall

BANG Premier

John Legend reveals how he was able to 'forgive' his mother after her addiction struggles

'All of Me' singer John Legend has reflected on his childhood and the struggle to "forgive" his mother for how she dealt with her own trauma.

Al Jazeera

‘Stuck in a nightmare’: A Kashmiri woman’s battle with heroin addiction

Afiya* is among thousands of young people in the region, where an epidemic of drug abuse is consuming lives.

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