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Your body naturally produces opioids without causing addiction or overdose – studying how this process works could help reduce the side effects of opioid drugs

Opioid drugs such as morphine and fentanyl are like the two-faced Roman god Janus: The kindly face delivers pain relief to millions of sufferers, while the grim face drives an opioid abuse and overdose crisis that claimed nearly 70,000 lives in the U.S. in 2020 alone.

The Conversation

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 actor researched "the behaviors of addiction" to prepare for Peter Parker donning the Venom suit

Yuri Lowenthal had to dig deep for the sequel

GamesRadar

Davina McCall fears for daughters as she suggests taking pill led to her heroin addiction

The much-loved TV presenter is at the forefront of a women’s health revolution, and has shared her fears about the contraceptive pill after doing extensive research on it for her new documentary

Daily Mirror

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Alan Carr says he's 'happy' after regaining 'control' after split from ex-husband

Alan Carr and Paul Drayton made the decision to divorce "jointly and amicably" after three years of marriage and 13 years as a couple but the TV funnyman now believes he's in a better place

Daily Mirror

Tragedy as 'nicest lad you'll meet' dad couldn't 'escape' from vice

Stephen was unable to "escape from the clutches of cocaine" - now his family is urging people suffering with drug addiction to seek help

Manchester Evening News

‘Succession syndrome’ prevalent among wealthy households, psychiatrists warn

An addiction centre says the dynastic struggles of the TV show are indicative of struggles faced by powerful families

The Guardian - UK

Alan Carr says husband's alcohol addiction was 'too much' as he opens up about divorce

Alan Carr and his husband announced they were separating in January 2022 after 13 years together and three years of marriage and now the comedian has discussed their split

Daily Mirror

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My cheating boyfriend told me he was a sex addict. Was it a disorder – or just an excuse?

When I found out my partner had been lying for years, my whole world shattered. Did calling it an addiction mean I had to forgive him?

The Guardian - UK

‘False accusations’: Ivan Toney responds to gambling ban revelations with cryptic message

A report was released detailing the written reasons for the England striker’s eight-month ban from football for breaching betting rules

The Independent UK

Ivan Toney spared longer Brentford ban by gambling addiction diagnosis after betting against his own clubs

Report reveals Toney backed his parent or loan clubs, which include Newcastle, to lose and has admitted 232 FA gambling breaches.

Daily Record

Ivan Toney's 11 bets against own club as banned star diagnosed as addict

The written reasons for the now Brentford striker's eight-month ban from football has been published - and they say his suspension was almost halved following judgment from a psychiatrist that he is a gambling addict

Daily Mirror

Ivan Toney bet on own team to lose games as gambling addiction laid bare

Brentford have vowed to stand by Ivan Toney and “do everything possible” to help him through a gambling addiction, after the FA this morning published the full written reasons for the England striker’s eight-month ban.

Evening Standard

Ivan Toney bet on own team to lose as gambling addiction revealed

The England striker is serving an eight-month ban after admitting 262 breaches of the FA’s betting rules

The Independent UK

DJ Fat Tony: "I wasted £1m on drugs - it's not a boast it's the exact opposite - now I'm clean I want to help others"

"The more I talk about it the more power that comes from it - I can't change the past but I can change today and tomorow"

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Daily Record

Scots dad who was reunited with daughter after beating heroin addiction bids to help others

Barry began using heroin and crack cocaine as he experienced homelessness for six years, in and out of hostels in the city and receiving support from Glasgow City Mission.

Daily Mirror

Matt Willis sparks concern as he quits Instagram with addict admission

After opening up about his alcohol and drug additions, Matt Willis has stepped away from social media for a while but did briefly return with an important message

GoodToKnow

Busted’s Matt Willis reveals how becoming a father helped him get sober

"I realised I was going to be a terrible father"

Liverpool Echo

Accountant turned drug dealer breaks down in tears after judge's question

Liam Harrison was formerly a successful accountant, but lost his job after suffering drug addiction

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Tributes paid to ‘queen of rock and soul’ Tina Turner

Stars including Mick Jagger, Elton John and Diana Ross pay tribute to the singer who has died at 83. Plus, how the invasion of Ukraine ‘has fuelled funding boom for clean energy’

Tribune News Service

California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse

California has allocated more than $1 billion in recent years to combat its opioid crisis. Much of the money has been used to distribute fentanyl test strips and the overdose reversal drug naloxone, as well as deliver medical care to people who are homeless. The state has an opioid awareness…

Dublin Live

Multiple addiction recovery cycling clubs to be established following €500,000 commitment by benefactor

The first Road Recovery Cycle Club has already been very successful in Ballymun, and a second one - in Clondalkin - is being established now

The Guardian - AU

‘This is an epidemic’: inside the Thai clinic taking on westerners’ gaming addictions

Previously catering to people with drug and alcohol addictions, The Cabin’s eight-week programme includes physical activities and group therapy

Tribune News Service

Hillary Clinton talks drug addiction, overdose rescue kits in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Robert Banghart’s life was saved by naloxone twice in one evening when he overdosed from heroin.

ABC News

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh indicted over allegations he stole money from family of dead housekeeper

Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred US lawyer whose murder trial was made into a Netflix documentary, is now accused of defrauding clients to fund an opioid addiction.

Wales Online

'My son died 10 years ago from a heroin addiction - I'm still paying off his debts'

Annette Kinahan recalls when gangsters threatened her with a gun and a hammer over her son's debts

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