The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Column: He was a pharmacist addicted to opiates. Now he works with people in recovery

BOISE, Idaho — Jeff Middleton knows firsthand the challenges of being released from jail and trying to find a job — all while trying to stay clean from a drug addiction.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Anita Chabria: The truth about our homeless crisis: As Californians age, they are priced out

Public policy and common perception have long tied the road to homelessness with mental illness and drug addiction.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 21, 2023

Pride and pain for president as son Hunter has navigated years of investigation, reaches plea deal

President Joe Biden had just six words to offer after his 53-year-old son Hunter pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses in a deal that is also likely to spare him time behind bars on a weapons charge

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Belfast man on joy of seeing his kids after addiction battle

"On June 9 this year, I was three years drink and drug free and I have my boys back"

Belfast Live · Jun 19, 2023

A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again

A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.

WEKU · Jun 17, 2023

NFL star Darren Waller explains inspirational meaning behind new jersey number

NFL star Darren Waller has explained that a dark time in his life is the reason for choosing to wear the number 12 jersey with his new franchise the New York Giants

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Model reveals how joining OnlyFans helped her recover from alcohol addiction

Jenna Madison says she struggled with substance abuse since she was just 16 years old, but found pursuing a career on the adult site helped her battle her inner demons

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Nearly 3,000 arrested in Bristol drugs crackdown

Project ADDER aims at getting vulnerable people into recovery as well as stemming drugs crime

Bristol Post · Jun 16, 2023

Australians say they hate gambling ads. From now they will no longer see them on Guardian Australia

Australians lose more on gambling per capita than any other country, and the harms of addiction are well documented. From today, the Guardian will reject gambling advertising globally

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2023

Commentary: The complex, misunderstood problem of absent fathers

With Father’s Day upon us, many of us will take a moment this weekend to show our appreciation to our dads. But what is often forgotten is that around 20% of fathers in the United States will likely not hear their child say “Happy Father’s Day.” For a number of…

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023