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Drug found to ‘significantly reduce’ alcohol consumption may help overcome addiction

Researchers highlight ‘incredibly promising’ use of drug for treating addiction in general

The Independent UK

Sorter review – an unflinching account of opioid addiction

Richard Mylan’s grim narratives are filled with sympathy and compassion, lifted by Sophie Melville’s all-consuming and fearless performance

The Guardian - UK

‘Addiction can be funny’: the standups tackling drugs, booze, psychosis and self-harm on stage

Rich Hardisty cut himself, Harriet Dyer numbed her pain with drugs. A new wave of comics are working out their issues in their acts. But is it really helping them? And should we be laughing?

The Guardian - UK

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Former Melbourne High School business manager jailed over $430k theft

Frances Walshe will spend at least 14 months in jail after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars to feed an out-of-control gambling addiction.

ABC News

Richard Mylan talks new play inspired by 20 year battle with heroin addiction

The Swansea-born former Waterloo Road actor first opened up about his addiction battle last year

Wales Online

Former bartender left partially paralysed and unable to speak after partying for a month

Alex Sloan fell into a black hole of partying and addiction

Manchester Evening News

Man left partially paralysed and unable to speak after drug and alcohol binge turns life around

Alex Sloan was left with a temporarily paralysed shoulder blade and no vocal chords for a month.

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Can Poppy Seeds Trigger a Positive Drug Test? An Addiction Specialist Has the Answer

During harvesting, the seeds can become contaminated with opiates contained in the milky latex of the seed pod covering them.

Inverse

Grandad scammed out of £75K by granddaughter 'just wanted the best for her'

"I thought I was helping her. I just wanted the best for her"

Liverpool Echo

'Saving Private Ryan' actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61

Actor Tom Sizemore, known as much for his struggles with drug addiction and run-ins with the law as for his tough-guy roles in such films as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down," died on Friday at age 61, his manager said. - REUTERS

Bangkok Post

Former drug addict Michael Rowcroft running to raise money for rehabilitation centre

Michael Rowcroft nearly lost his life two years ago in a stabbing, but now he is planning to run more than 300 kilometres to raise money for the rehabilitation centre that helped turn his life around.

ABC News

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

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Daily Mirror

'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

Belfast Live

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"

Evening Standard

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

ABC News

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.

Belfast Live

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"

Wales Online

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

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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.

Evening Standard

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

Liverpool Echo

Face of woman who ruined her own grandad's life

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

AAP

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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