The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

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.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023

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.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 27, 2023

Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains

The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, 2023, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so may result in a positive urine test for the opiate codeine. Addiction and pain medicine specialist Gary Reisfield explains what affects the opiate content of poppy seeds and…

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2023

Addiction treatment may be coming to a pharmacy near you

Despite an overdose epidemic that killed 107,000 people last year, nearly 9 in 10 Americans who need medication to treat their addiction to deadly opioids aren’t receiving it.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Pop star Kavana unrecognisable arriving at rehab 'in a blackout' as he marks sobriety

Popstar Kavana, whose real name is Anthony Kavanagh - has posted a striking image which is in stark contrast to how the singer looks one year ago, as he celebrates one year of being sober

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

To convince jury he’s being truthful about killings, Murdaugh admits he lied for years

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Over and over again last week, lead state prosecutor Creighton Waters asked Alex Murdaugh about a long list of people disgraced South Carolina lawyer and accused double-murderer fooled, tricked and swindled for years.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

West Belfast footballer helping others struggling with gambling addiction

St James' Swifts player Joseph McCall admits he lost tens of thousands of pounds over the years

Belfast Live · Feb 24, 2023

Woman spending £250 a month on British food addiction - and brown sauce is her favourite

Amy Bristol-Sandvig, 47, has spent a small fortune tracking down her favourite British foods in her home town of Marietta, Georgia, where she spends £8 on salad cream

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023