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Game, set, bankrupt: how an addiction to gambling on tennis lost me £40,000

The UK gambling industry is worth billions, with 5% of customers responsible for 70% of that revenue. That includes me – after my addiction spiralled in the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: star football pundits promote World Cup gambling despite ban

Spirit of rules on use of celebrities in advertising is being ignored, claims charity supporting victims of gambling addiction

The Guardian - UK

Former soldier almost died drinking nine litres of cider a day

"I remember the doctors saying they didn't know if I was going to make it. I could feel myself dying."

Liverpool Echo

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Danniella Westbrook to undergo another TWO face operations as transformation continues

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has revealed plans to go under the knife again next week as she heads to Turkey in a desperate bid to fix her face after battles with addiction and osteoporosis

Daily Mirror

Recovering alcoholics speak out on impact of advertising on addiction

ALCOHOL advertising could be banned from sports events, billboards and buses under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Irish woman inspired to work in addiction after brother died from 'N Bomb' drug taken at house party

Nicola Ryan has now received an award for her work

Irish Mirror

Bristol dad using TikTok to deter others from crime and addiction after 22 years in prison

He used to live on the streets in Bristol and struggled with addiction

Bristol Post

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Tim Costello: AFL’s gambling addiction on ‘borrowed time’ after betting scandal

While no changes will happen to the AFL's gambling sponsorships overnight, Tim Costello the partnership is now living on "borrowed time".

The New Daily

Tom Kerridge reveals extent of 'chaotic' alcohol addiction - and how he turned a corner

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has opened up about his 'chaotic' alcohol addition, admitting he is now unable to drink at all because everything he does is 'excessive'

Daily Mirror

"Player-coaches" changing recovery game

Meet the "peer support specialists," workers who guide people recovering from addiction as they do it themselves

Salon

Morning Mail: Australia’s pokies addiction, Democrats hold on to US Senate, Istanbul attack

In today’s newsletter: Biden’s party retains control of the upper house, Australia’s gambling problem, terrorists strike in Istanbul

The Guardian - AU

Vance "leaves out" Appalachian women

Salon spoke to poets Pauletta Hansel and Sara Moore Wagner about their new books and the region's infamous son

Salon

Westminster dragging down Scots efforts to tackle drug deaths, filmmaker says

WESTMINSTER’S draconian anti-drug laws are “dragging down” Scotland’s efforts to tackle addiction and “massively” increasing fatalities,…

The National (Scotland)

Warning as one child in every classroom gambling with 'loss of control'

A new report published by the Gambling Commission found that one in every 29 children - more girls than boys - had a betting addiction or was showing signs of developing one

Daily Mirror

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Daily Record

Councillors praise River City for hard-hitting storylines filmed at Dumbarton studios

River City recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and has covered a range of storylines from addiction and bereavement to Covid-19 and mental health.

The Guardian - UK

Blackout Songs review – drunk and disorderly exploration of love and addiction

Joe White’s romantic tragedy is a brave and original depiction of the hedonistic excess and inner battles of a co-dependent couple struggling with alcoholism

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Hurley says it was a ‘nightmare’ working with Matthew Perry during his addiction

‘You could see he was suffering,’ said the actor of her former co-star

The Conversation

We're taking the government to court to challenge New Zealand’s outdated Mental Health Act – here's why

It’s been five years since an independent inquiry into mental health and addiction called on the government to repeal and replace the Mental Health Act (MHA).

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Belfast Live

Belfast personal trainer overcomes drink and drug addictions to help others

The 31-year-old has got his life back on track following some "dark days"

Los Angeles Times

Robin Abcarian: Is 'California sober' a real thing, or just an excuse to keep getting high?

It's not clear who coined the term "California sober." Or even, really, exactly what it means.

Daily Mirror

Woman who loved a savvy deal gets addicted to shopping and is now in recovery

Thrifting turned Lana St Clair, into a 'bankrupt' hoarder with an addiction to shopping when she first started a extreme buying habit of finding savvy clothing deals in March 2020

The Conversation

Forget tobacco industry arguments about choice. Here's what young people think about NZ's smokefree generation policy

Aotearoa New Zealand’s bold plan to introduce a smokefree generation by prohibiting the sale of smoked tobacco products to anyone born after January 1 2009, has attracted international acclaim.

The Independent UK

Hyper-addictive vapes hooking children as young as 11

Young people might be using the drugs for ‘self-medication in response to depression, anxiety’ and other problems

Pedestrian.tv

Nick Carter Says Addiction Is The ‘Real Villain’ In Aaron Carter’s Death In Emotional Tribute

He shared a bunch of photos of them together on Instagram following Aaron's death.

Chicago Sun-Times

Smashing Pumpkins, Jane’s Addiction tour a double dose of rock that has endured for decades

Over three hours and 27 songs at the United Center, it was hard not to recall the first time you heard ‘Today’ or saw the ‘Been Caught Stealing’ video.

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