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'It's a good trigger': Paul Merson describes the incredible new billboard that targets gambling addiction in London

Paul Merson suffered with addiction for much of his professional career: now he says that a new billboard in London will ensure others don't feel as alone as he did

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Former Connecticut lawmaker to be sentenced for coronavirus aid thefts

A former Connecticut state representative is set to be sentenced for stealing more than $1.2 million from the city of West Haven and using a chunk of it to fuel his gambling addiction

The Independent UK

Emmerdale viewers rumble Claudette 'addiction' as they make demand over new start time

Many fans say they prefer the show starting at 7pm

Leeds Live

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Quitters’ aid or addiction risk? Growing debate over vape regulation

Concern over children vaping is dismissed by one expert as ‘voice of moralists’ while others say there need to be stricter rules

The Guardian - UK

Nottinghamshire shoplifter targeted Co-op and Farmfoods to fund drug addiction

Police said her offending had been 'serious and sustained'

Nottingham Post

Your body naturally produces opioids without causing addiction or overdose – studying how this process works could help reduce the side effects of opioid drugs

Opioid drugs such as morphine and fentanyl are like the two-faced Roman god Janus: The kindly face delivers pain relief to millions of sufferers, while the grim face drives an opioid abuse and overdose crisis that claimed nearly 70,000 lives in the U.S. in 2020 alone.

The Conversation

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 actor researched "the behaviors of addiction" to prepare for Peter Parker donning the Venom suit

Yuri Lowenthal had to dig deep for the sequel

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Davina McCall fears for daughters as she suggests taking pill led to her heroin addiction

The much-loved TV presenter is at the forefront of a women’s health revolution, and has shared her fears about the contraceptive pill after doing extensive research on it for her new documentary

Daily Mirror

Alan Carr says he's 'happy' after regaining 'control' after split from ex-husband

Alan Carr and Paul Drayton made the decision to divorce "jointly and amicably" after three years of marriage and 13 years as a couple but the TV funnyman now believes he's in a better place

Daily Mirror

Tragedy as 'nicest lad you'll meet' dad couldn't 'escape' from vice

Stephen was unable to "escape from the clutches of cocaine" - now his family is urging people suffering with drug addiction to seek help

Manchester Evening News

‘Succession syndrome’ prevalent among wealthy households, psychiatrists warn

An addiction centre says the dynastic struggles of the TV show are indicative of struggles faced by powerful families

The Guardian - UK

Alan Carr says husband's alcohol addiction was 'too much' as he opens up about divorce

Alan Carr and his husband announced they were separating in January 2022 after 13 years together and three years of marriage and now the comedian has discussed their split

Daily Mirror

My cheating boyfriend told me he was a sex addict. Was it a disorder – or just an excuse?

When I found out my partner had been lying for years, my whole world shattered. Did calling it an addiction mean I had to forgive him?

The Guardian - UK

‘False accusations’: Ivan Toney responds to gambling ban revelations with cryptic message

A report was released detailing the written reasons for the England striker’s eight-month ban from football for breaching betting rules

The Independent UK

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Daily Record

Ivan Toney spared longer Brentford ban by gambling addiction diagnosis after betting against his own clubs

Report reveals Toney backed his parent or loan clubs, which include Newcastle, to lose and has admitted 232 FA gambling breaches.

Daily Mirror

Ivan Toney's 11 bets against own club as banned star diagnosed as addict

The written reasons for the now Brentford striker's eight-month ban from football has been published - and they say his suspension was almost halved following judgment from a psychiatrist that he is a gambling addict

Evening Standard

Ivan Toney bet on own team to lose games as gambling addiction laid bare

Brentford have vowed to stand by Ivan Toney and “do everything possible” to help him through a gambling addiction, after the FA this morning published the full written reasons for the England striker’s eight-month ban.

The Independent UK

Ivan Toney bet on own team to lose as gambling addiction revealed

The England striker is serving an eight-month ban after admitting 262 breaches of the FA’s betting rules

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DJ Fat Tony: "I wasted £1m on drugs - it's not a boast it's the exact opposite - now I'm clean I want to help others"

"The more I talk about it the more power that comes from it - I can't change the past but I can change today and tomorow"

Daily Record

Scots dad who was reunited with daughter after beating heroin addiction bids to help others

Barry began using heroin and crack cocaine as he experienced homelessness for six years, in and out of hostels in the city and receiving support from Glasgow City Mission.

Daily Mirror

Matt Willis sparks concern as he quits Instagram with addict admission

After opening up about his alcohol and drug additions, Matt Willis has stepped away from social media for a while but did briefly return with an important message

GoodToKnow

Busted’s Matt Willis reveals how becoming a father helped him get sober

"I realised I was going to be a terrible father"

Liverpool Echo

Accountant turned drug dealer breaks down in tears after judge's question

Liam Harrison was formerly a successful accountant, but lost his job after suffering drug addiction

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Tributes paid to ‘queen of rock and soul’ Tina Turner

Stars including Mick Jagger, Elton John and Diana Ross pay tribute to the singer who has died at 83. Plus, how the invasion of Ukraine ‘has fuelled funding boom for clean energy’

Tribune News Service

California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse

California has allocated more than $1 billion in recent years to combat its opioid crisis. Much of the money has been used to distribute fentanyl test strips and the overdose reversal drug naloxone, as well as deliver medical care to people who are homeless. The state has an opioid awareness…

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