The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Why We Stop Wanting Someone Once They Finally Return

Heartbreak has a way of making someone feel larger than life. When a relationship ends, the absence can become addictive. We miss the texts, the routines, the comfort, and sometimes even the version of ourselves we were in that relationship. The mind tends to romanticize what is gone, especially when…

MyLifeXP · Jun 15

Zach Bryan review – colossal US country star converts the UK to his inclusive take on the rodeo

Bryan challenges country’s macho messaging in emotional songs of breakups, addiction and pain, lapped up by a charmed stadium-filled fanbase

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.

A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 15

Paul Gascoigne details 'horrific' withdrawal from 30-a-day Red Bull addiction

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has detailed his "horrific" withdrawal from a 30-a-day Red Bull addiction, revealing he thought "trees were dinosaurs", and he also sat on a rock for four days and "didn't move".

BANG Premier · Jun 10

Paul Gascoigne is the ‘happiest’ he’s been in years after addiction battle

If you have been affected by this article, you can contact the following organisations for support: actiononaddiction.org.uk, mind.org.uk, nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth, mentalhealth.org.uk.

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Paul Gascoigne shares tearful health update amid addiction recovery: ‘I don’t think about tomorrow’

Ex-footballer has struggled with alcoholism and mental health issues for decades

The Independent UK · Jun 10

‘I’ve Been Fighting A War Within’: Ex-NRL Forward Kane Evans Comes Out As Gay

Former NRL player Kane Evans has come out as gay and opened up about addiction and suicidal thoughts.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 9

‘Regulation by litigation is often overlooked as a regulatory tool’: Just how much responsibility should AI companies have on their users’ wellbeing?

AI chatbots have been likened to social media, leading to addiction and potentially worse. I explore how they could be regulated.

TechRadar · Jun 8

Brendan Sorsby on the Field at Texas Tech in the Fall Will Bring His Gambling to Life

A judge granted an injunction for the Red Raiders’ quarterback, and the ruling isn’t great for anyone, especially the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8

If AI is addictive, where does the responsibility lie – with big tech or its users?

When I talk to my son, an engineering student, and we have a question or disagreement, he immediately turns to ChatGPT as his primary source of information and confirmation.

The Conversation · Jun 8