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Belfast gambling addict's warning after 'ruining life due to the casino in his pocket'

The man said he was making a bet every minute with online gambling apps and was never red flagged by the bookmakers

Belfast Live

Tips to help your child withdraw from digital addiction

What would the world be like without technology? People today cannot survive without smartphones and other gadgets. The days of making trunk, ISD, and STD calls to reach pals overseas are long gone. With each passing day, the brain is becoming more and more reliant on technology which is making…

The Times of India

A California Bill Wants To Punish Social Media Companies for 'Addicting' Children

The bill makes little note of parents' ability to control their own children's social media access.

Reason

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Heartbroken man turned to cocaine and gambling when mum died - now he's helping others

Ed Williams has turned his life around

Wales Online

Call for city centre hub after latest Belfast street death

"The vulnerability on our streets is probably the highest it's ever been."

Belfast Live

Kevin Van Veen opens up on crippling gambling addiction as Motherwell striker recalls rehab in South Africa

The Dutchman reveals how he would miss training to gamble away thousands in a casino but has since learned to control the addiction.

Daily Record

Back from the brink: The Liverpool house where lives are being saved every day

At Damien John Kelly House, men are fighting back from the darkness of addiction to find themselves again

Liverpool Echo

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Emmerdale spoilers: Leyla's drug habit exposed and baby Thomas dropped

Both Leyla and Amelia will face secrets coming out next week on the ITV soap

Leeds Live

Eurovision star blew £100,000 gambling on his iPad during gigs and locked in hotel rooms

James Fox went from Fame Academy to Eurovision and West End stardom but almost lost it all

Wales Online

Son who binged on cocaine and spent thousands gambling every night finds recovery

Heartbroken Ed Williams was shattered by grief. He battled with addiction but found a way out and turned his life around

Daily Mirror

Westmeath GAA star Luke Loughlin bravely opens up on his battle with addiction

"A year ago I was in a very bad place, and I had to come to terms with an addiction to alcohol and drugs."

Irish Mirror

Eight signs you could have a problem with alcohol

If you’re worried about your own or your loved ones' drinking habits there are a few early warning signs to be alert for

Wales Online

Terminator child star is unrecognisable 30 years on from starring in hit movie

Edward Furlong has battled drink and drug addiction and spent time in prison since he starred in Terminator 2, but he's turned his life around and has even got some new teeth

Daily Mirror

Relaxed methadone rules appear safe, researchers find

The U.S. relaxed rules around the addiction treatment drug methadone during the pandemic, and researchers now say those changes didn't lead to more overdose deaths

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Emmerdale's Leyla's drug battle exposed as she's caught out by stunned villager

Emmerdale's Leyla Harding will be forced to reveal all next week on the ITV soap, after weeks of hiding her drug addiction from her loved ones

Evening Standard

Amy Winehouse biopic: Ten years after her death, should we all just leave her alone?

Some of Winehouse’s fans are not happy that the singer’s life will be depicted on the big screen again

Tribune News Service

As sports betting grows, states tackle teenage problem gambling

With online and retail sports betting now legal in more than 30 states, the portrait of a new problem gambler is emerging: the high school student.

The Independent UK

Former child star Edward Furlong reveals new teeth after meth and heroin addiction

The actor says his drug problems began because he was too young when he became famous

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The Guardian - US

The Indigenous cafe using native cuisine to help its chefs fight addiction

Café Gozhóó in Arizona uses the kitchen to teach therapeutic skills to those recovering from substance abuse

Benzinga

Irish Expert's Take On Drug Decriminalization, Scottish Prison Provides Anti-Overdose Training To Incarcerated

Addiction specialist Dr. Garrett McGovern recently stated that he believes Ireland should take a health-led approach to drugs and decriminalize their personal use, an opinion he would take up at a meeting with the Oireachtas Justice Committee regarding the country’s current drug policy.

Tribune News Service

Cause of homelessness? It's not drugs or mental illness, researchers say

SAN DIEGO — Ask just about anyone for their thoughts on what causes homelessness, and you will likely hear drug addiction, mental illness, alcoholism and poverty.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Addiction medication in Pennsylvania’s jails is often inadequate or nonexistent, new report finds

PHILADELPHIA — Treatment for opioid addiction in Pennsylvania jails is so haphazard that one woman went into withdrawal waiting for access to medication. A man was refused medication because staff said he hadn’t shown enough “motivation to be sober.”

Daily Mirror

Woman spends £500k to look like Kim Kardashian - then realises she wants to be herself

Former Versace model Jennifer Pamplona splashed out £100,000 to reverse £500,000 worth of surgery she has had to make herself look like billionaire and icon Kim Kardashian

Bangkok Post

Nature's healing power

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted not only the physical health and economy of millions of people around the world but also has disrupted their mental health in a significant manner. As the world cautiously reopens to travel, Thailand has become a destination of choice for numerous tourists as travel restrictions…

Chronicle Live

Pregnant mum-of-two hits out at those who judge her for addiction to drugs like heroin and crack

Tracey Whelan talked of the abuse she receives as a result of her addictions.

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