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Drag star Jinkx Monsoon: ‘It makes sense for me to play Judy Garland. It just does’

INTERVIEW: The Broadway star and two-time ‘Drag Race’ winner speaks to Louis Chilton about portraying a timeless queer icon on stage, her struggles with addiction, and ‘treating Doctor Who like Shakespeare’

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Gambling addicts are struggling as Kalshi and Polymarket explode in the US: ‘You could be betting your rent away’

Experts warn that although prediction markets are not regulated as gambling platforms, they are just as addictive

The Guardian - US

Demi Moore Allegedly 'Checked Into Rehab' After Fulfilling Her Promise to Never Leave Bruce Willis Alone

Demi Moore maintains a close bond with ex-husband Bruce Willis amid his dementia battle, despite false rumours of her overstepping boundaries in his care.

International Business Times UK

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US overlooks drug treatment centers in hepatitis C fight

MANCHESTER and LONDON, England — Alison Starkie spends her days tracking down people who need testing or treatment for hepatitis C, especially those who are unhoused or actively using drugs. Starkie, an intervention worker for a drug treatment service, recalled the difficulty of treating a man living in a tent…

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Plaintiff Can Sue Pseudonymously Because She's a Criminal Defense Lawyer with a Gambling Addiction

But reputational and professional harm is generally not a basis for allowing pseudonymity in most cases (since so many litigants face some such harm from the allegations in their cases being public). Did it make sense to allow it here?

Reason

Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or...' - lessons on psychology of addiction and why you can’t break free from bad habits by pioneer who categorized personalities into introverts and extroverts

Quote of the day by Carl Jung: Carl Jung defined addiction as a deep human dependency on anything that offers escape from pain, stress, or emptiness, extending beyond substances to habits, relationships, and even ideas. He warned that extreme idealism can be as dangerous as substance abuse, leading to a…

The Economic Times

Magic mushrooms could be effective treatment for cocaine addiction, study shows

Participants who got single dose of psilocybin were more likely to abstain from cocaine than those who got placebo

The Guardian - US

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Nicotine pouches are being ‘aggressively’ marketed to young people, WHO report warns

The World Health Organization warns in a new report about the addiction risks of nicotine pouches and the industry’s “aggressive” marketing tactics targeting young people.

Euronews

Who is Dr Anand Nadkarni? Famous Maharashtra psychiatrist who died at 67

Dr Anand Nadkarni: Renowned psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died at 67 after a prolonged illness on Friday. Best known for founding the Institute for Psychological Health (IPH) in Thane and co-founding Muktangan de-addiction centre, Nadkarni spent decades making mental health conversations accessible beyond hospitals and clinics.

The Economic Times

American poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney wins Dylan Thomas prize for ‘blistering’ debut poetry collection

The £20,000 award for writers aged 39 or under goes to Joy Is My Middle Name, a collection about navigating race, addiction and womanhood

The Guardian - UK

The deficit just grew by $955 billion in 7 months. It's time for a constitutional fix to control the budget

Interest payments just hit $628 billion. Decades of failed congressional fixes prove that only a constitutional amendment can break Washington's addiction.

Fortune

‘There was a lot of addiction and trauma in my family’: why Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon plays a perfect Judy Garland

As she takes on the icon in musical drama End of the Rainbow, Monsoon recalls a childhood spent watching Wizard of Oz on repeat – and explains why audiences are ready for trans performers in non-trans roles

The Guardian - UK

Indian pharma firms flood west Africa with powerful opioids despite crackdown: AFP investigation

Indian pharmaceutical firms are exporting millions of dollars worth of powerful tapentadol opioids to West Africa, fueling a deadly drugs epidemic, according to an AFP investigation. Researchers found these high-strength pills are being added to the addictive "zombie drug" kush, leading to a surge in overdose deaths and addiction across…

The Economic Times

5 Gita Shlokas That Help You Detach In 5 Seconds

The Bhagavad Gita does not teach us to stop loving. It teaches us to stop losing ourselves in the name of love. True detachment is not “I don’t care.” True detachment is: “I care, but I will not destroy my inner peace for anyone.” Here are 5 Gita shlokas that…

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Drug counselor who supplied ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years

Fleming delivered 25 vials for $6,000 just four days before Perry’s death

Times Life

Why Vijay’s First CM Move Is Being Called a Game Changer

When Vijay transitioned from one of Tamil cinema’s biggest superstars into the role of Chief Minister, many people expected symbolic speeches, headline-making promises, and carefully staged political messaging during the early days of his administration. Instead, what immediately grabbed national attention was a bold and highly emotional governance decision: the…

The Independent UK

The frontman of an iconic 2000s band has opened up on his alcoholism, saying that he “could have died so many times”.

Fortune

Addiction, emotional distress, dread of dull tasks: AI models 'seem to increasingly behave' as though they're sentient, worrying study shows

When AI models were given disphoric stimuli and asked about outlook for the future, the response was "grim." The smarter the model, the sadder they seem.

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After the FDA spent years rejecting over flavored vape products, Trump reportedly pressed his FDA chief to allow mango and blueberry flavors

“Flavors induce people, many of them children and young adults, to use a product that may result in a lifetime of addiction and other harms,” one anti-smoking advocate said.

International Business Times UK

Katie Price Gets 'Owned By Lee' Tattoo—Then Claims She 'Can't Live Without' CBD

Katie Price addresses CBD addiction allegations and reveals a controversial 'Owned by Lee' tattoo, sparking public scrutiny over her whirlwind romance with Lee Andrews.

We Got This Covered

‘In another realm of pain’: Jordan Peterson confirmed to spend every day in benzo withdrawal agony

Peterson “overwhelmed with pain and discomfort”, "struggles to focus on anything".

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“I was a horrible addict… I would rather live than be in your band”: Jason Newsted reveals how addiction struggles contributed to Metallica exit

The veteran bassist says that the metal giants’ refusal to slow down and let him seek help played a part in his 2001 departure

Euronews

Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia to go to auction for charity

An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor's name following his death in 2023.

The Independent UK

Matthew Perry’s personal belongings to be auctioned for addiction charity

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Matthew Perry’s belongings to be auctioned as Friends memorabilia and original Banksy up for sale

The sale of valuables from Perry’s estate will raise money for the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name

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