The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Trevor Carson on gambling dangers as St Mirren stopper bravely addresses his fight with addiction

The Northern Ireland international has bravely opened up on his difficulties with addiciton.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023

Trevor Carson bravely opens up on 'horrible' gambling addiction as St Mirren keeper aims to warn young players of danger

The Buddies shot-stopper wants to warn people against following in his footsteps after nearly losing his career to gambling.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

Adolescents struggling with cyber-syndrome

34.3% of children in Kerala are facing multiple problems including depression, anxiety, and stress due to internet addiction.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

A decade after the Rana Plaza garment factory disaster, New Zealanders still rely on fast fashion

Ten years to the day after the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh, a disaster that killed more than 1,100 workers and injured another 2,500, the global addiction to cheap clothing remains strong.

The Conversation · Apr 23, 2023

Woman became addicted to gambling after a £30 win - then she spiralled and lost over £100k

Things hit rock bottom when she gambled her ex-partner's mortgage payment - winning and immediately losing a £50k jackpot

Manchester Evening News · Apr 23, 2023

Woman who became addicted to gambling after £30 win went on to lose £100k

Stacey Goodwin risked every penny she'd ever owned' as the buzz spiralled into an eight-year addiction

Wales Online · Apr 23, 2023

Belfast Grime Man hails boxing gym for improving mental health

The Cornerstone Boxing Gym on Ravenhill Road has been opened by Jordan Woods who says that the sport helped him overcome addictions

Belfast Live · Apr 23, 2023

Biden quiet on opioid settlements

Biden's administration promised that opioid settlement funds would go towards tackling the addiction crisis

Salon · Apr 23, 2023

Paul Gascoigne used Calpol to fuel addictions and was banned from city's chemists

The former England footballer was announced as the winner of Channel 4's Scared of the Dark.

Nottingham Post · Apr 22, 2023

Family of tragic Scots dad in desperate effort to have body returned home

Neil Whannel, 37, died on Monday, April 21, after a long battle with addiction issues.

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2023