The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

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 · May 27, 2023

‘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 · May 26, 2023

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 · May 26, 2023

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 Record · May 25, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

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

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

GoodToKnow · May 25, 2023

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

Liverpool Echo · May 25, 2023

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’

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

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…

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

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

Dublin Live · May 25, 2023