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Our city has a drinking problem but there are signs of recovery

With Liverpool ranked third in the country for alcoholism, we look at the different factors behind the problem in the city and the important work being done to address it

Liverpool Echo

Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, has died at 61

Before addiction consumed Tim Sizemore's career, he was a go-to character actor known for portraying tough guys in movies such as "Heat" and "Saving Private Ryan."

WEKU

‘Monster you become’: Alex Murdaugh sentenced for killing wife and son

Once-powerful lawyer Alex Murdaugh will spend "the rest of his natural life" in prison after he was swiftly sentenced for killing his wife and son in a

The New Daily

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'I'm addicted to eating toilet roll and munch 75 sheets a day - but it causes big issue'

A woman on TLC'S My Strange Addiction has been munching her way through around 75 sheets of toilet roll every day for the last 23 years

Daily Mirror

Newry dad-of-two opens up on pain of alcoholism and his mission to help others

"I didn't know what to do or what to live for anymore"

Belfast Live

Alex Murdaugh jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering his wife and son in case that gripped US

South Carolina lawyer given two ‘whole life’ terms without parole after case judge called ‘one of the most troubling’ he had dealt with

Evening Standard

Surfer fears planned rocket launches will spoil popular beach Fishery Bay

Having battled addiction and trauma, surfing at a popular local beach is a form of therapy for Nikki Honeychurch. But she's worried her bay paradise could be off-limits during planned rocket launches.

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Homelessness, addiction and mental health issues at heart of Toowoomba's crime crisis, youth worker says

Violent crimes and car thefts — often at the hands of young offenders — have skyrocketed in Toowoomba, leaving locals looking for a solution. But youth workers say homelessness, drug addiction and mental health issues are at the heart of the problem.

ABC News

Belfast man shoplifted goods worth thousands to fund crack cocaine habit, court told

"There are green shoots in this case and there are hopes you can turn your life around"

Belfast Live

Who is likely to suffer from sex addiction and what are the eight key signs

Sex Addiction or Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD) is a recognised mental health disorder

Wales Online

A St. Louis charity got $4 million to fight the opioid crisis. Neighbors wonder where the money went

ST. LOUIS — Hi-Tech Charities started out small more than 20 years ago by trying to help at-risk youths in Hamilton Heights, one of the roughest neighborhoods in north city. Based out of a church, they offered counseling and leadership training.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Madonna visited brother Anthony Ciccone in rehab before his death aged 66

It is reported that the singer supported Anthony, who battled addiction, in the moments before his passing

Evening Standard

Face of woman who ruined her own grandad's life

Roy Crutchley, 79, was left penniless after being billed for fictitious solicitors fees

Liverpool Echo

Dark path from computer game prizes to problem gambling

Video games featuring 'loot boxes' are exposing kids to gambling at a young age, with links already found between them and gambling addiction.

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Bookkeeper funnelled $1.5m from employer to gambling

A Melbourne bookkeeper who stole $1.5 million from two employers to fuel a gambling addiction, visiting Crown Casino multiple times daily, has been jailed.

Daily Record

Danniella Westbrook 'happiest' she's been in 'very long time' on Algarve holiday

Just last week, Danniella opened up about her cocaine addiction and admitted her son still gets bullied to this day because of it.

Daily Mirror

Woman scammed her own GRANDAD out of £75,000 after inventing fake B&Q legal battle

Olivia Crutchley, 23, conned Roy Crutchley, 79, by creating fake emails to look like they were from solicitors and the Citizens Advice Bureau to make it appear she had been left out of pocket by her former employer B&Q - despite never working for them.

Daily Record

Cruel woman scammed her own grandad out of £75k during false legal battle

Olivia Crutchle, 23, robbed 79-year-old Roy Crutchley of his life savings after he covered the costs of an ongoing fabricated court case.

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Evening Standard

Meet the ‘toxic trauma’ expert interviewing Prince Harry

He’s treated his patients with psychedelic drugs and written books on ADHD, addiction and stress. Get to know Dr Gabor Maté, who is set to interview Prince Harry this weekend

The New Daily

He’s back! Prince Harry teases next big move as he settles in for chat with controversial doctor

Prince Harry does another round of TV appearances six weeks after the release of his memoir, Spare, including live Q&A with a trauma expert.

Liverpool Echo

Woman scammed her own grandad out of £75k

She described him as her 'best friend growing up' but then she ruined his life

ABC News

BetStop sports gambling self-exclusion register is almost here, but some doubt it will work

The national register — dubbed BetStop — is designed to help problem gamblers block themselves from the lure of sports betting, and is due to be launched any day.

ABC News

Leaked report reveals fears closure of Brisbane doctor's opioid substitution service will lead to crime and deaths

Almost 1,100 people being treated for opioid addiction have been left in limbo after their Brisbane GP suddenly closed, sparking warnings of overdoses and crime, a leaked document reveals.

ABC News

Online gambling industry regulation back in focus during inquiry's hearings

John's addiction to online gambling cost him everything. Now he and advocacy groups are calling for more scrutiny on whether betting companies' interventions for problem gamblers are being done responsibly.

AAP

Addiction risk in new gambling technology, groups warn

Online gambling regulations are being examined by a parliamentary committee as researchers advocate for stricter rules to protect consumers.

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