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Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin review – unflinchingly honest and revealing but light on analysis

It paints a neat picture of The Libertines star’s journey with addiction, but large swathes of his story are left out

Evening Standard

In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, heroin is far from 'chic'

A young poet and writer who lost his father to opioid addiction says there's nothing cool about what the drugs did to his dad. So why are peers trying to look like emaciated people with addiction?

WEKU

‘It changed my life’: how a UK charity is helping female gambling addicts

For women put off by male-dominated Gamblers Anonymous meetings, a treatment centre in Wolverhampton offers a lifeline

The Guardian - UK

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Are dating apps fuelling addiction? Lawsuit against Tinder, Hinge and Match claims so

Platforms accused of encouraging compulsive use by gamifying users’ attention and romantic investment

The Guardian - UK

More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help?

The surge in overdose deaths among teens is opening a new path to treatment: pediatricians. A doctor in Massachusetts shows how it works with a 17-year-old patient.

WEKU

Tom Schwartz's brother hospitalized for cirrhosis due to alcohol addiction

Learn about Tom Schwartz's brother, Bert Schwartz, who was hospitalized for cirrhosis due to alcohol addiction. Discover the impact of addiction on the fam...

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'You Can See The Addiction He Has For The Game Of Golf' - Tiger Woods Gives Verdict On Josh Allen's Golf Game

Tiger Woods enjoyed a star-studded pro-am with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and MLB outfielder Aaron Hicks

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OPINION - David Nutt: Psychedelic drugs can treat addictions — it's time we got over our moralistic fears

Many people are aware of the recent resurgence of interest in psychedelics, from new studies in depression to Prince Harry’s use to deal with his psychological problems. What is less well-known is that psychedelics are now being used to treat addiction, especially alcoholism. And that has a long history.

Evening Standard

Ex-boxing champ jailed for guarding drug ring's stash

A world champion and Olympic boxer's downward spiral through drug addiction led to him working for a crime syndicate to watch over their safe house.

AAP

Zach Bryan teams up with Matthew McConaughey for music video

Country star Zach Bryan collaborates with Matthew McConaughey for his Nine Ball music video, portraying the impact of a father's gambling addiction on his ...

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Super Bowl expected to be biggest sports betting event in US history

Tens of millions of Americans estimated to bet record $23.1bn on game as concern mounts over gambling addiction rates

The Guardian - US

‘It’s supposed to be hard!’: the computer game that forces you to face your demons

Inspired by horror films, artist Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley’s lo-fi games tackle everything from addiction to walking home alone. Just don’t expect a high score

The Guardian - UK

Clouded judgments on vaping are harmful

Letters: Doctors are partly to blame for the alarming rise in vaping addiction, argues Dr Philip Barber. Plus Chris Rennard on the human cost of diseases caused by smoking

The Guardian - UK

San Francisco Mayor Proposes Controversial Public Safety Measures

Learn about the controversial public safety proposals in San Francisco, including drug addiction treatment for welfare recipients and expanded crime-fighti...

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Jamie Lee Curtis celebrates 25 years of sobriety, inspiring others

Jamie Lee Curtis celebrates 25 years of sobriety, opening up about her journey and offering encouragement to others struggling with addiction.

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Garrett Morris reflects on racism, addiction, and survival in Hollywood

Discover the incredible Hollywood journey of actor Garrett Morris, from being the first Black cast member on Saturday Night Live to overcoming addiction an...

The Guardian - UK

‘My mind had been shattered into a million pieces’: inside the Scientology-linked UK rehab centre

It’s listed on the NHS website and claims to be a ‘world leader’ in tackling substance abuse. But there is a shocking side to the Narconon addiction facility – as our nine-month investigation reveals

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Melissa Etheridge shares emotional journey and loss of son Beckett

Melissa Etheridge opens up about her late son's opioid addiction and reflects on the pain, relief, and love experienced during his struggle.

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The Guardian - US

Doctors fighting US opioid epidemic say insurance barrier impedes treatment

Prior authorization requires permission to be sought before prescribing critical drugs, which could cost lives, doctors say

WEKU

With opioid deaths soaring, Biden administration will widen access to methadone

Bureaucratic hurdles mean just one-in-five people with opioid addiction get access to medication that could help them. The White House says new rules will help.

Creative Bloq

How Focus mode can help you combat digital fatigue

Suffering from digital fatigue? You might have a screen addiction. But the good news is you can fix it with this feature.

Guitar World

“Duane Allman played a great solo, came back, and Eric says, ‘Well, I want to do mine again!’ This went on for at least an hour or two”: How Eric Clapton went from God to all-'round guitar genius in the ‘70s

After the writing on the wall proclaimed him a deity in the '60s, where else was there to go for Eric Clapton but on a search of self-discovery, musical improvement, and new artistic frontiers

The Guardian - UK

I was an addict, a prisoner, a sex worker. I thought the world had written me off – but I saved myself

For two decades Mandy Ogunmokun was either in jail or selling sex to pay for drugs. She had four children – but never got the chance to raise them. Now clean, she has devoted her life to helping other struggling women

Louder

“If there’s a message it’s live every day as if it’s your last. I went through a very sticky patch… The freedom of not being enslaved by addiction is marvellous”: John Wetton’s return from the darkness

With Asia on the rocks and a scuppered solo deal, the singer found himself struggling with alcohol in the 90s - before he finally earned himself a reprieve

The Guardian - US

Days of Wine and Roses review – 60s marital drama becomes Broadway musical winner

Song-heavy adaptation of the bruising 1962 Blake Edwards drama about a couple grappling with addiction makes for a surprising success

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