The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Glasgow man 'broken' by 20 year drink and drug addiction reunited with family through drama therapy

Matthew Murie, 44, feared at one point there was "no way out" as he lost all his friends and family due to his dependency on drugs.

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

Rollercoaster life of Denise Welch's famous son - 1975 fame to addiction and trauma

Denise Welch has opened up about her past struggles with her mental health and said how that has impacted her two sons Matty and Louis Healy. Denise was recently cheering Matty on as he performed with his band The 1975

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

Ex-soldier 'broken' by 20 year drink and drug addition reunited with family in emotional performance

Former soldier Matthew Murie feared he had pushed all of his loved ones away after his relationship with his mum, sister and young niece broke down due to his addiction

Glasgow Live · Jan 12, 2023

"A man-made disaster:" Oregon's new governor tackles housing

Oregon's newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed three executive orders to tackle the state's housing and homelessness crises on her first full day in office Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

‘Addicted’ to infrastructure, DeFazio returns to Oregon for good - Roll Call

Peter DeFazio says he is leaving Congress with a self-diagnosed addiction to transportation policy.

Roll Call · Jan 10, 2023

‘I have a fighting spirit!’: the Windrush boxer who lost everything – then battled his way back

Vernon Vanriel was a talented athlete who fought crack addiction, was sectioned twice and beaten up by police officers. Finally he ended up stateless in Jamaica. A new play tells his extraordinary life story

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

'My husband is so addicted to gaming he didn't spot our toddler run into a busy road'

A woman is ranting about her husband's 'dangerous' video game addiction, after he failed to notice their toddler escape from the family home and run naked into a busy road

Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

Liberty X star Michelle Heaton hoping for Dancing on Ice victory after beating addictions

The former Liberty X singer has said that she hopes she will win hit TV competition Dancing on Ice after a journey recovering from drug and alcohol problems, including drinking a bottle of vodka a day

Daily Mirror · Jan 8, 2023

The time to die should be of our choosing

However difficult it is to legally protect assisted dying, we should still try

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023

Bail for furious driver in 'grip of addiction', speeding towards police

The case is set to be the pilot of an alternate Supreme Court sentencing method for Indigenous offenders.

The Canberra Times · Jan 6, 2023