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Cause of homelessness? It's not drugs or mental illness, researchers say

SAN DIEGO — Ask just about anyone for their thoughts on what causes homelessness, and you will likely hear drug addiction, mental illness, alcoholism and poverty.

Tribune News Service

Addiction medication in Pennsylvania’s jails is often inadequate or nonexistent, new report finds

PHILADELPHIA — Treatment for opioid addiction in Pennsylvania jails is so haphazard that one woman went into withdrawal waiting for access to medication. A man was refused medication because staff said he hadn’t shown enough “motivation to be sober.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Woman spends £500k to look like Kim Kardashian - then realises she wants to be herself

Former Versace model Jennifer Pamplona splashed out £100,000 to reverse £500,000 worth of surgery she has had to make herself look like billionaire and icon Kim Kardashian

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Nature's healing power

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted not only the physical health and economy of millions of people around the world but also has disrupted their mental health in a significant manner. As the world cautiously reopens to travel, Thailand has become a destination of choice for numerous tourists as travel restrictions…

Bangkok Post

Pregnant mum-of-two hits out at those who judge her for addiction to drugs like heroin and crack

Tracey Whelan talked of the abuse she receives as a result of her addictions.

Chronicle Live

Pregnant mum hooked on crack says 'I'm in agony' as she hits out at people who judge her

Tracey Whelan became addicted to heroine and crack cocaine while she working as a sex worker in Leeds, and has hit out at people who quick to judge her over her addiction

Daily Mirror

ITV Emmerdale fans fume as they make Vinny and Liv plea amid Sandra return

Sandra Flaherty was last seen in the ITV soap last year when her daughter battled an alcohol addiction

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Leeds pregnant mum hooked on crack hits out at people who judge her

Mum-of-two Tracey Whelan developed an addiction to crack and heroin when she was working as a prostitute in Chapeltown and Harehills

Leeds Live

Michelle Heaton reveals she drinks five Red Bulls to help her sobriety at big events

Michelle Heaton has been open about her alcohol addiction and has recently celebrated 14 months of sobriety, with the singer saying energy drinks have helped get her through

Daily Mirror

Hayden Panettiere says she ‘didn’t want to see her child anymore’ due to opioid addiction

The actor admitted on Wednesday she had spent ‘years’ battling substance abuse

The Independent UK

Michelle Heaton says daughter warns her not to look at wine aisle after alcoholism battle

Michelle Heaton has been open about her experience with alcohol addiction, with the singer having recently celebrated 14 months of sobriety after spending time at the Priory last year

Daily Mirror

Women are seeking out porn addicts on Reddit for relationship advice

They're joining r/PornAddiction in a desperate bid to understand their own smut-obsessed sig others.

Input

US court rules distributors not responsible for opioid crisis

Washington (AFP) - The three largest drug distributors in the United States have won a major court victory, with a judge ruling that they were not responsible for record opioid addiction in one part of West Virginia state.

AFP

Man drove into oncoming traffic on Edge Lane and rammed police van

Ryan Redmond was at "dark ebb" during 30 minute chase after "frittering away" his wages on gambling addiction

Liverpool Echo

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A federal judge sides with 3 major drug distributors in a landmark opioid lawsuit

The lawsuit accused them of causing a health crisis by distributing 81 million pills over eight years in one West Virginia county ravaged by opioid addiction.

Chronicle Live

From Hollywood to homeless: The "heart-breaking" downfall of Elswick actor turned addict Jason Hoganson

How crime and drugs destroyed dad's life after movie debut

Liverpool Echo

Alcoholic who would be 'dead' without rehab opens Tenerife's 'first' dry villa

James Roberts, 46, opened what is believed to be Europe's first dry holiday rental after his own struggle with alcoholism

Daily Mirror

Sex addict pensioners seeking help for their 'excessive sexual drives' from the NHS

Doctors have recorded more than 100 adults with “excessive sexual drive” since 2017 who have asked for help from the NHS

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Benzinga

Adolescents Three Times More Prone To Marijuana Addiction Than Adults, New Study Reveals

Young people often turn to marijuana to feel better, as well as to reduce anxiety in social situations such as connecting with friends. But how many teens actually use marijuana?

The Independent UK

WVa opioid trial verdict still pending nearly a year later

Last July, a federal judge in West Virginia heard closing arguments in the first lawsuit to go to trial over the U.S. opioid addiction epidemic

Wales Online

Cannabis addiction risk higher in teenagers than adults, study suggests

Experts say young people should be warned they are more vulnerable

The Independent UK

Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction than adults, study suggests

But they may not be at increased risk of other mental health problems related to the drug, researchers found.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Pacific islands may pull troubled Australian boats, Ukraine retakes Snake Island, carbon credit review

Friday: Serious defects have been found in patrol boats provided as part of $2.1bn Pacific security deal. Plus: the top things to do to escape winter blues

The Guardian - UK

Favour review – a moving addiction drama with occasional lapses

Bush theatre, LondonThree generations of a working-class Muslim family clash in Ambreen Razia’s meditation on the complexities of motherhood

The Guardian - AU

I’m a recovering addict and my wife keeps telling our family and friends. Is she right?

Addiction has two victims, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith: the person using and the person supporting them. Your wife needs support too so both of you can recover together

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