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The hidden life of Matthew Perry: ‘He would say: I need to stop and get help’

The actor’s publicist and manager worked with him for more than 30 years, before his death in 2023. They discuss the man behind the headlines – and why they are continuing his mission to help others struggling with addiction

The Guardian - UK

8 reasons the government should not introduce oral nicotine pouches to NZ

It is now clear the government has failed to meet New Zealand’s smokefree goal of fewer than 5% of people from all population groups smoking by the end of this year.

The Conversation

New York City braces for new casinos as gambling surge in US worries experts

Three proposed casinos approved as researchers say they take money from businesses and increase addiction

The Guardian - US

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Belfast man warns of danger of ‘hidden addiction’ to over-the-counter medication

At one stage, Michael Main’s weight dropped to four stone after he became addicted to drugs he started taking for migraines.

The Independent UK

"I just wanted to apologise for selling your guitar." How an act of kindness in the darkest of hours bonded Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante and Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro forever

How drugs, guitars, and a life-changing act of charity brought two of alternative rock's greatest musicians together

Louder

Dave Ramsey Warns Online Sports Gambling Is 'Fastest Growing Addiction In America, Faster Than…'

Financial guru Dave Ramsey is sounding the alarm on the growing epidemic of online sports gambling among college-age men, calling it more destructive than drugs.

Benzinga

The Future of Finance? Google Is Bringing Betting Odds Directly To Your Screen, Sparking Calls For 'Addiction Warnings'

Google announced earlier this month that it will integrate odds from online betting platforms Kalshi Inc. and Polymarket into its Google Finance tools amid pushback from lawmakers over the evolution of modern-day gambling.

Benzinga

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Belgian drug chief warns illegal vapes could hook children on 'spice'

The majority of illegal refillable vape capsules seized in Belgium are laced with synthetic cannabinoids, Belgium's drug commissioner warned. This risks addiction from a young age.

Euronews

Slough’s Scott Davies: ‘We have a duty of care – a young player can be the perfect customer for bookmakers’

Player-manager speaks to Billy Munday on his long road to recovery, after a betting addiction and leading the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup

The Guardian - UK

“I never heard from John. He sold the guitar once he got out of rehab. And that was that – I never saw it again”: The incredible story of the Les Paul that Dave Navarro bought for his Guns N’ Roses audition – and ended up giving to John Frusciante

We ask Navarro about the Gibson that featured on the cover of GW's March ’96 issue, and it opens up a whole lot of memories for the former Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist

Guitar World

Princess Kate's Friend Says the Future Queen Is "Willing" to Take One Huge "Risk" When It Comes to Public Criticism

The Princess of Wales has been accused of spreading views that are "simple, unsophisticated, dehumanizing and empirically false."

Marie Claire

Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was the first of five people to face justice over the actor's 2023 death in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home. Plasencia was ordered to serve 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to the actor, who had well-documented struggles with addiction.

Euronews

LA doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine sentenced to prison

Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to giving actor ketamine in month before overdose death in Los Angeles in 2023

The Guardian - US

Matthew Perry’s parents brand his doctor 'among most culpable’ over his death in emotional statement ahead of sentencing

Dr Salvador Plasencia admitted injecting Perry with liquid ketamine in the weeks before his death and sold him the drug for home use

Evening Standard

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‘Addiction to secrecy’: opposition and crossbench slam Labor’s ‘undemocratic’ changes to FoI – including charging fees

The proposed changes, which the government claims are needed to combat AI-generated requests, would also reduce what documents can be released

The Guardian - US

Is love addiction real – and what does it look like?

Experts still debate whether ‘love addiction’ appropriately describes destructive romantic fixation

Medical Daily

Ultra Processed Food Risks: How Junk Food Addiction Harms Brain Health and Why a Brain Health Diet Matters

Discover ultra processed food risks, junk food addiction effects on the brain, and brain health diet tips to protect cognition and avoid decline.

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How to Help Your Loved Ones with Addiction Recovery

Addiction can feel like a heavy fog that hides the brightness of life. It affects not only the person struggling with it but also their family and friends. Watching a loved one suffer can be painful, leaving you feeling helpless and unsure of how to help. Each person's journey through…

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Euronews

Europe Today: Ukraine, passenger compensation for delayed flights and social media addiction

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.

The Independent UK

New study says proclaiming addiction to Instagram makes it harder to quit

Think you’re addicted to Instagram? That mindset might be doing you more harm than good

The Guardian - UK

‘It felt dangerous. You got naggy’: Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater on power, combovers and Blue Moon

Ahead of their 11th movie together, the actor and director discuss musicals, the legacy of Philip Seymour Hoffman and what being bald and 5ft tall does to your flirting skills

The Independent UK

Instagram users are scrolling out of habit not addiction, study finds

Almost half of teenagers in Britain say they feel addicted to social media

International Business Times UK

JD Vance's Memoir on Addiction Becomes Drug Smuggling Tool in Ohio Prison: 'Ironical!' Internet Reacts

Authorities revealed that a copy of Vance's 2016 memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' was sprayed with narcotics and mailed to an inmate at the Grafton Correctional Institution in 2019.

AAP

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

The Independent UK

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

As daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit

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