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Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction?

White paper addresses fast pace of change since advent of smartphones with ‘affordability checks’ and industry levy

The Guardian - UK

Michelle Heaton bravely recalls being 'sad, sick and very frightened' amid addiction hell

Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton has bravely shared a throwback to her first day in rehab where she felt 'sad, sick and very frightened' as she approaches two years sober

Daily Mirror

West Belfast mum's mission to help young people access rehab after son's death

Jack Brennan was 23 when he died from a drug addiction and mental illness

Belfast Live

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Bel-Air season 2 ending explained: did Will and Lisa get back together?

The Bel-Air season 2 ending answers questions about Will and Lisa's future, Carlton's cocaine addiction and what happens with Jazz and Hilary.

WhatToWatch

‘I lost £5 million because of my gambling addiction’

The government finally unveiled its long-awaited gambling white paper yesterday

The Independent UK

Christian Angermayer net worth | Evening Standard Tech Rich List

Christian Angermayer is a big fan of magic mushrooms. So much so he has invested millions into them. That is because the German-born, London-based entrepreneur is betting on the power of pyschedelics to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and addiction.

Evening Standard

UK looks to overhaul gambling industry

LONDON: The UK government on Thursday announced a proposed overhaul of Britain’s £14-billion ($17 billion) gambling industry with a view to tackling addiction in the smartphone era.

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Tory plan to tackle gambling addiction does not protect children, claims SNP MP

Ronnie Cowan said that he was not 'enamoured' by the UK Government's reforms and called for all gambling adverts to be banned.

Daily Record

‘There will be more people dying’: mother whose daughter took own life criticises gambling white paper

Kay Wadsworth’s daughter Kimberly died aged 32 after a struggle with gambling addiction

The Guardian - UK

Bam Margera's Brother Tweets About Alleged Meth Addiction

With Bam Margera still missing, his brother Jess Margera addressed the alleged meth addiction via social media.

Cinemablend

Ethanol Subsidies Could Trip Up Debt Ceiling Negotiations

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Reason

Trevor Carson opens up on gambling addiction and 'hitting rock bottom'

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Trevor Carson is almost eight years off gambling but knows just one bet would drag him back in

Belfast Live

Nottingham woman speaks out on troubled life haunted by drugs and absent mum ahead of film screening

The chilling and emotional documentary Blue Bag Life will be screened at the Broadway Cinema in Nottingham on Wednesday, April 26 at 6.15pm

Nottingham Post

Trevor Carson on gambling dangers as St Mirren stopper bravely addresses his fight with addiction

The Northern Ireland international has bravely opened up on his difficulties with addiciton.

Daily Record

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Trevor Carson bravely opens up on 'horrible' gambling addiction as St Mirren keeper aims to warn young players of danger

The Buddies shot-stopper wants to warn people against following in his footsteps after nearly losing his career to gambling.

The Hindu

Adolescents struggling with cyber-syndrome

34.3% of children in Kerala are facing multiple problems including depression, anxiety, and stress due to internet addiction.

Daily Mirror

I'm A Celeb hosts Ant and Dec 'go too far' with savage dig about Shaun Ryder's drug battle

Referencing Happy Monday star Shaun Ryder's addiction battle on the debut episode of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! All-Stars, Geordie duo Ant and Dec joked about the contestants being 'higher than Shaun was in the 90s' in the savage dig

Daily Mirror

James Argent finally 'in a good place' being sober after battling addictions for years

TOWIE legend James Argent has said that after overhauling his lifestyle and losing almost 14 stone, is now sober and happier than ever before after kicking his addictions with food and drugs

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Evening Standard

TOWIE’s James Argent discusses turning his life around after overcoming drug addiction and shedding 14 stone

The reality TV star says he’s now ‘clean, sober, and have been for a long time now’ after admitting he struggled with his demons ‘for a number of years’

The Independent UK

Scientists decode how alcohol addiction makes people more sensitive to pain

Findings may lead to development of new drugs for treating alcohol abuse-related chronic pain

The Conversation

A decade after the Rana Plaza garment factory disaster, New Zealanders still rely on fast fashion

Ten years to the day after the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh, a disaster that killed more than 1,100 workers and injured another 2,500, the global addiction to cheap clothing remains strong.

Manchester Evening News

Woman became addicted to gambling after a £30 win - then she spiralled and lost over £100k

Things hit rock bottom when she gambled her ex-partner's mortgage payment - winning and immediately losing a £50k jackpot

Wales Online

Woman who became addicted to gambling after £30 win went on to lose £100k

Stacey Goodwin risked every penny she'd ever owned' as the buzz spiralled into an eight-year addiction

Belfast Live

Belfast Grime Man hails boxing gym for improving mental health

The Cornerstone Boxing Gym on Ravenhill Road has been opened by Jordan Woods who says that the sport helped him overcome addictions

Salon

Biden quiet on opioid settlements

Biden's administration promised that opioid settlement funds would go towards tackling the addiction crisis

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