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From bank robber to scholar: the Knoxville dropout fighting to change how we see addiction

Kirsten Smith was 19 when she first tried heroin; within a few years she was in prison. She says she willingly made those choices and wants society to stop treating addiction as a disease

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Snowdon on burnout: ‘I had too many tabs open in my brain’

The presenter talks burnout, smartphone addiction and being post-menopausal

The Independent UK

Esther Ghey launches campaign to ban mobile phones in classrooms to protect pupils’ safety

Her murdered daughter Brianna had an addiction to her smartphone which had been raised as a concern by her school

The Independent UK

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Sister Wives star Christine Brown reveals ‘devastating’ addiction to painkillers

The former reality star started taking painkillers in 2016 after undergoing knee surgery

The Independent UK

Yaba’s grip: how cheap methamphetamine is fuelling Thailand’s addiction crisis

Yaba, a cheap and potent methamphetamine-caffeine pill often dubbed “crazy medicine”, has become one of Thailand’s most pressing public health crises. Easy to produce and widely available, yaba is used by everyone from factory workers seeking stamina to partygoers chasing a high.

The Conversation

Lil Nas X suffered a 'breakdown' due to pressure of being family 'breadwinner'

Lil Nas X's father is convinced the music star suffered a "breakdown" due to the pressure of being the family "breadwinner" and the stress of his mother's addiction issues.

BANG Premier

The Real Threat to Fed Independence Isn't Trump. It's Congress' Debt Addiction.

The president's clear attempt to interfere in the Federal Reserve is not a one-off crisis.

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NatWest Bank Manager Who Stole £344k From ATMs To Fund Gambling Addiction Avoids Jail

NatWest manager stole £344k from ATMs to fuel gambling addiction—avoids jail after admitting fraud. Court cites health and remorse in sentencing.

International Business Times UK

‘It’s been a tough journey’: Freddy Brazier reveals he was sectioned amid addiction battle

The 20-year-old son of presenter Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody previously shared in June that he planned to attend rehab in Spain

Evening Standard

Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament

Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates US$50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for treating opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD.

The Conversation

68 Before-and-After Pics Of People Recovering And Rebuilding Their Lives

‘The Addict’s Diary,’ created by Kevin Alter, shares powerful stories from people who have faced life’s toughest challenges head-on and found a way forward.

Bored Panda

The Rs 444 question: Why India banned online money games

Hungama hai kyun barpaa thodi si jo pee li haiDaakaa to nahi maara chori to nahi ki hai– Akbar Allahabadi On August 21, Parliament slammed the brakes on online money games by passing the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The government’s press release made its intent clear:…

Newslaundry

Gambling logos and ads are seen every 13 seconds during big games - and some sports are worse than others

Sports betting is legal in 39 states and Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK

“We were originally supposed to be doing the song with Axl Rose, but he never turned up to the session”: The crazed early 90s techno collaboration that saved a 70s rock icon’s career – and his life

It could have been Axl Rose or Roger Daltrey – but The KLF went for someone completely different

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"This is the way rock stars die." The Who's Pete Townshend reveals recent addiction to painkillers

Pete Townshend of The Who became dependent on painkillers after recent surgery but recovery is going well

International Business Times UK

Who is Natalie Massenet? Net-A-Porter Founder Accuses Ex of 'Sex Addiction, Drugs and Cheating' in Lawsuit

Natalie Massenet, the British entrepreneur who founded Net-A-Porter, has accused her ex-husband in a lawsuit of sex addiction, drug use and serial cheating. The fashion mogul's explosive claims have stunned both business and society circles.

MusicRadar

“Back At It”: Are the rump Jane’s Addiction recording an album without Perry Farrell?

No clues as to what name they might use

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50 Awesome Facts For Those Who Want To Learn Something New

How many of these interesting science facts did you already know?

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China tells tech giants to halt Nvidia H20 orders after U.S. official’s ‘addiction’ remark — Chinese leaders call Lutnick's comments 'insulting'

Sec. Lutnick’s remarks drew the ire of Chinese leaders who could have potentially drawn on historical parallels.

The Guardian - UK

Do you have a high street full of gambling shops breeding poverty and addiction? I have a way to fight back

Communities feel powerless because the law gives betting firms the upper hand. But a simple change could transfer power to the people, says MP Dawn Butler

TechRadar

I tested ChatGPT-5 vs ChatGPT-4o with 5 prompts – and there’s a clear winner

I ran 5 tests on GPT-5 and GPT-4o to find out if I could really tell the difference.

The Conversation

Australia, why are you still obsessed with freeways – when they’re driving us away from net zero?

From Melbourne’s proposed Outer Metropolitan Ring Road to Sydney’s recently completed Westconnex, Australia’s addiction to mega roads continues despite the spectre of climate change.

Reason

First Amendment Precludes Video Game Addiction Claims

From Judge a decision Monday by Judge Brian Wimes (W.D. Mo.) in Courtright v. Epic Games, Inc.: Carey Courtright …… The post First Amendment Precludes Video Game Addiction Claims appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

‘I wish that I had discovered this side of me earlier’: Spencer Matthews on resilience, addiction and his new Project 7 endurance challenge

INTERVIEW: “If you consistently show up and behave in a way that you admire and you want to be, one day you're going to wake up as that person” Spencer Matthews tells Emilie Lavinia ahead of his latest impossible-sounding endurance challenge

The Independent UK

The accessible exercise that could support addiction recovery

Research suggests running might help with recovery from addiction

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