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SNL’s Adam McKay Remembers Working With Chris Farley During Height Of Addiction And Why He Had Hope For Matthew Perry On Don’t Look Up

Adam McKay remembered working with Chris Farley on SNL amid his addiction and weighed in on Matthew Perry.

Cinemablend · Nov 9, 2023

Matthew Perry: the power of celebrities speaking publicly about their addiction

As the outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans shows, the actor Matthew Perry and his Friends character, Chandler Bing, meant a huge amount to many people.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023

This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity

Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.

WEKU · Nov 5, 2023

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Matthew Perry Foundation launched to help people with drug addiction

The Matthew Perry Foundation was launched Friday in honor of the late Friends actor, who struggled with unhealthy substance use for decades.

WEKU · Nov 4, 2023

What can the ACT learn from Oregon's drug decriminalisation?

Decriminalisation has been in place in the US state since 2021.

The Canberra Times · Nov 4, 2023

Stephen Fry, 66, says childhood sweets were ‘gateway’ to his cocaine addiction

TV presenter recalls boarding school tuckshop that sold candy cigarettes ‘so you were being prepared for cocaine and tobacco’

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Matthew Perry Foundation for recovering addicts established as late Friends star is laid to rest

Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with addiction

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

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Foundation set up in name of Friends star Matthew Perry to fight addiction

The actor was open about his own struggle with addiction

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Matthew Perry Foundation established for late 'Friends' actor to help people with addiction

Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with addiction

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

As billions roll in to fight the US opioid epidemic, one county shows how recovery can work

Legal settlements could provide local and state governments $50 billion to fight the deadly U.S. opioid overdose crisis

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Jennifer Aniston revealed her fears of losing Matthew Perry in resurfaced interview

Aniston tearfully spoke about Perry’s struggle with addiction in a 2004 interview with Diane Sawyer

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Hunter Biden hits out at GOP in rare op-ed

The rare op-ed by President Joe Biden’s son is part of a public relations push meant to counter GOP attacks on him as his father gears up for a re-election campaign

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Matt Willis on addiction: I went to rehab three times for other people

The musician spoke about being a ‘master manipulator’ who was ‘constantly lying’ about his struggles with drugs and alcohol.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Hunter Biden hits out at GOP ‘weaponisation’ of addiction in rare op-ed

The rare op-ed by President Joe Biden’s son is part of a public relations push meant to counter GOP attacks on him as his father gears up for a re-election campaign

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

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Roll Call · Nov 2, 2023

Methadone access becomes flashpoint in fight over opioid crisis - Roll Call

As overdoses rise, some policy makers are pushing to expand access to methadone, considered a gold standard for opioid use disorder treatment.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Matthew Perry spent more than $9m trying to get sober

The ‘Friends’ star candidly wrote about his battle with addiction in his 2022 memoir, ‘Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing’

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Meet the people Matthew Perry saved from addiction

In the wake of Matthew Perry’s death, people remember the ‘Friends’ actor for his advocacy work to destigmitise substance use disorder and help those in recovery. Ariana Baio and Clémence Michallon report

Marie Claire · Nov 1, 2023

Matthew Perry said one Friends co-star 'reached out the most' during his struggle with addiction

"I’m really grateful to her for that."

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

Homeless charity to open new Dundee 'village' to help those struggling with addiction

INTERNATIONALLY renowned homelessness charity Social Bite has revealed it has chosen Dundee as the location for its next major project.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Addiction can lead to financial ruin. Ohio wants to teach finance pros to help stem the loss

Across the country, family members of children, parents and other relatives struggling with the disease of addiction are facing new financial burdens whether it’s missing work, blowing through their savings or becoming parents again in their 60s and 70s

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023

OPINION - Mad Robert F Kennedy Jr could take the Presidency from either Joe Biden or Donald Trump

Robert F Kennedy Jr speaks in a croaking, rasping, painful-sounding voice. As a younger man, he did not have this timbre. There’s a vague explanation that its cause is a virus he might have contracted. Or, more likely, it is a crack-pipe voice, the larynx and throat seared over a…

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again) by Sly Stone review – funk, fame and addiction

The genre-bending musician has an astonishing story to tell – but wrestling it into a conventional narrative doesn’t quite work

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

Children so addicted to nicotine they sleep with vapes under pillow, Australian hearing told

Medical professionals warn tobacco addiction is rising after years of decline and call for reforms on political donations and corporate sponsorships

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

‘His book kept me sober’: Tributes to Matthew Perry’s ‘courageous’ work to help others battle addiction

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Jennifer Aniston breaks down at thought of losing Matthew Perry in resurfaced 2004 interview

Aniston tearfully spoke about Perry’s struggle with addiction in a 2004 interview with Diane Sawyer

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