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New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment

Washington lawmakers approved and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Our highlights for Wednesday, May 17

Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

Danniella Westbrook admits face looks 'awful' after botched surgery in Turkey

The Eastenders star underwent reconstruction surgery on her nose after her septum collapsed due to years of drug addiction.

Daily Record

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Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction - the story behind the new BBC documentary and when it's on TV

The Busted star, 40, bares all about his dependency on alcohol and drugs in a new documentary

Manchester Evening News

Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction — release date, premise and all we know

Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction sees the Busted star opening up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol.

WhatToWatch

Tallulah Willis supported by mum Demi Moore after body-shaming trolling

The actress has previously been open about battling an eating disorder, body dysmorphia and addiction

Evening Standard

Charities highlight risks of gambling white paper consultation delays

Organisations supporting people with gambling addictions told MPs proposed reforms to industry regulations must happen ‘at pace’.

The Independent UK

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Scot who battled drug and alcohol addiction says cold water therapy helped him get clean

Kenny Neilson had attempted to take his own life and battled with addiction before turning to cold water therapy.

Daily Record

Glasgow man who battled drink and drug addiction says cold water therapy changed his life

Kenny Neilson battled with both drug and alcohol addiction for years, however, he now uses cold water therapy to clear his mind and hopes he can now help others.

Glasgow Live

Matt Willis says he 'won't relapse' on Busted tour as he shares daughter's 'incredible' reaction to addiction documentary

The Busted singer spoke to The One Show about his upcoming BBC documentary exploring his alcohol and drug addiction

Manchester Evening News

Mum who noticed 'unusual spot' on forehead in selfie given 'terrifying' cancer diagnosis

After taking an innocent selfie, Anna McCartney spotted an unusual lump on her forehead that turned out to be the consequence of a long-term teenage sunbed addiction

Daily Mirror

How being seduced by gambling’s love bombing ended with a prison sentence

For years the gambling industry was the wild west; an unregulated frontier that profited from pain and addiction. Now the government has promised to clean up betting and gaming. But many are eager for more to be done, writes Sarah Ingram, particularly those who nearly lost everything to it

The Independent UK

Katie Price defends cosmetic surgery 'addiction' and says she would get bigger boobs

Katie Price has opened up about her decision to keep going under the knife and insists she isn't 'harming anyone' as she discusses the idea of getting even bigger boobs

Daily Mirror

Man's incredible transformation after 10-year addiction left him feeling 'ugly'

The Salford landlord’s battle with substance abuse meant he hadn’t visited a dentist in five years – leaving him with teeth that made him feel “ugly” and “incredibly self-conscious"

Daily Mirror

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Denise Welch reveals reason for two stone 'addiction' weight gain

Loose Women star had managed to give up alcohol - but then something else took its place

Daily Mirror

Denise Welch gained two stone giving up alcohol replacing 'one addiction with another'

Denise Welch recently marked 11 years of sobriety and has talked about her weight loss after finding she gained two stone

The Independent UK

‘It’s predatory’: How gambling took over Britain’s high streets and seduced our MPs

The Hindu

Job losses, easy money are both key factors of drug addiction in northern States

As the drug menace’s gravity continues to increase with the prevalence and rising usage of substance abuse, “unemployment and availability of easy money” have emerged as key economic factors leading to drug addiction in at least five states of India’s north and northwest region.

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Disturbed's David Draiman admits that he "almost joined" Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell and Scott Weiland this year while fighting addiction and depression

David Draiman: "Addiction and depression can happen to anyone ladies and gentlemen. No one is immune from it no matter how beautiful their life may look from the outside"

Salon

Is "pre-addiction" really a thing?

"I don't know if this is a helpful term": experts torn on a concept invented to help treat drug addiction

Daily Mirror

Chris Kirkland reveals wife has to give him random drug tests after painkiller addiction

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has spoken candidly about his painkiller addiction, revealing his wife Leeona has to give him random drug tests to help him stay clean

Chicago Sun-Times

Doctors need adequate training to prevent, treat opioid addiction

The need to educate physicians on the treatment of substance use disorder is a shared responsibility of the medical school, graduate medical education and continuing medical education communities.

The Independent UK

Ryan Everson died in jail over a missed child support payment. His family needs answers

Ryan Everson, 42, died by suicide at a jail in Missouri just 10 days after he was arrested for failing to pay $600 in child support. His brother Noel Everson and ex-wife Shawna Almendarez say Ryan belonged in a treatment facility where he could overcome his addiction. Andrea Blanco reports

Nottingham Post

Emma Willis pays tribute to husband Matt days before release of documentary exploring his addiction

Set to be released on Monday, May 15, the documentary will explore the star's addiction and see him speak to other addicts and experts in his efforts to better understand himself

Daily Mirror

Matt Willis 'can't understand why Emma didn't leave' him as he shares 'agony' he caused

Busted singer Matt Willis opens up about his addiction battles in a new BBC documentary, admitting he will be forever indebted to wife Emma Willis for supporting him through his darkest moments

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