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Glasgow man who battled drink and drug addiction says cold water therapy changed his life

Kenny Neilson battled with both drug and alcohol addiction for years, however, he now uses cold water therapy to clear his mind and hopes he can now help others.

Glasgow Live

Matt Willis says he 'won't relapse' on Busted tour as he shares daughter's 'incredible' reaction to addiction documentary

The Busted singer spoke to The One Show about his upcoming BBC documentary exploring his alcohol and drug addiction

Manchester Evening News

Mum who noticed 'unusual spot' on forehead in selfie given 'terrifying' cancer diagnosis

After taking an innocent selfie, Anna McCartney spotted an unusual lump on her forehead that turned out to be the consequence of a long-term teenage sunbed addiction

Daily Mirror

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How being seduced by gambling’s love bombing ended with a prison sentence

For years the gambling industry was the wild west; an unregulated frontier that profited from pain and addiction. Now the government has promised to clean up betting and gaming. But many are eager for more to be done, writes Sarah Ingram, particularly those who nearly lost everything to it

The Independent UK

Katie Price defends cosmetic surgery 'addiction' and says she would get bigger boobs

Katie Price has opened up about her decision to keep going under the knife and insists she isn't 'harming anyone' as she discusses the idea of getting even bigger boobs

Daily Mirror

Man's incredible transformation after 10-year addiction left him feeling 'ugly'

The Salford landlord’s battle with substance abuse meant he hadn’t visited a dentist in five years – leaving him with teeth that made him feel “ugly” and “incredibly self-conscious"

Daily Mirror

Denise Welch reveals reason for two stone 'addiction' weight gain

Loose Women star had managed to give up alcohol - but then something else took its place

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Denise Welch gained two stone giving up alcohol replacing 'one addiction with another'

Denise Welch recently marked 11 years of sobriety and has talked about her weight loss after finding she gained two stone

Daily Mirror

‘It’s predatory’: How gambling took over Britain’s high streets and seduced our MPs

The Independent UK

Job losses, easy money are both key factors of drug addiction in northern States

As the drug menace’s gravity continues to increase with the prevalence and rising usage of substance abuse, “unemployment and availability of easy money” have emerged as key economic factors leading to drug addiction in at least five states of India’s north and northwest region.

The Hindu

Disturbed's David Draiman admits that he "almost joined" Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell and Scott Weiland this year while fighting addiction and depression

David Draiman: "Addiction and depression can happen to anyone ladies and gentlemen. No one is immune from it no matter how beautiful their life may look from the outside"

Metal Hammer

Is "pre-addiction" really a thing?

"I don't know if this is a helpful term": experts torn on a concept invented to help treat drug addiction

Salon

Chris Kirkland reveals wife has to give him random drug tests after painkiller addiction

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has spoken candidly about his painkiller addiction, revealing his wife Leeona has to give him random drug tests to help him stay clean

Daily Mirror

Doctors need adequate training to prevent, treat opioid addiction

The need to educate physicians on the treatment of substance use disorder is a shared responsibility of the medical school, graduate medical education and continuing medical education communities.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Independent UK

Ryan Everson died in jail over a missed child support payment. His family needs answers

Ryan Everson, 42, died by suicide at a jail in Missouri just 10 days after he was arrested for failing to pay $600 in child support. His brother Noel Everson and ex-wife Shawna Almendarez say Ryan belonged in a treatment facility where he could overcome his addiction. Andrea Blanco reports

Nottingham Post

Emma Willis pays tribute to husband Matt days before release of documentary exploring his addiction

Set to be released on Monday, May 15, the documentary will explore the star's addiction and see him speak to other addicts and experts in his efforts to better understand himself

Daily Mirror

Matt Willis 'can't understand why Emma didn't leave' him as he shares 'agony' he caused

Busted singer Matt Willis opens up about his addiction battles in a new BBC documentary, admitting he will be forever indebted to wife Emma Willis for supporting him through his darkest moments

The Times of India

Bestselling author Matt Haig quits social media, says "this place is addictive"

International bestselling author Matt Haig took to Instagram on May 9 to inform his followers that he is quitting social media. The author, who has been vocal about addiction and mental health issues, said in a post that he is leaving social media as he felt it to be quite…

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Manchester Evening News

Emma Willis pays gushing tribute to husband Matt after admitting 'bad times' in marriage as he details depths of addiction

Matt, who was celebrating a big milestone, has spoken openly about his battle with drugs and alcohol over the years

Daily Mirror

Matt Willis 'can't watch sad TV appearance' where he was 'off his face' on drugs

The bassist, 40, opens up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol addiction in his new BBC documentary, Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction

Evening Standard

Busted’s Matt Willis details devastating drug addiction battle, revealing he used to take six grams of cocaine

The Busted star opens up about his battle with drink and drugs in a new BBC documentary, Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction

Daily Mirror

Emma Willis says 'there's been so many bad times with Matt' - but I still love him

When Emma married the Busted musician in 2008, who at one time was taking six grams of cocaine on his own every day, the presenter said she knew Matt was an addict

Newsroom.co.nz

Why NZ should not copy Australian vape clampdown

The Australian position on vaping is too extreme and, frankly, punitive towards people who smoke, argues Dr George Laking

Wales Online

UK's first pornography addiction treatment launched - and it's free

Pilot programme helps people struggling with unwanted sexual behaviours

Daily Record

New Scots drugs minister supported family member through addiction

Elena Whitham believes her first hand knowledge of addiction within her own family, as well as the blockages that can hamper recovery, gives her a grounding that few politicians could match.

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