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RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne kept ketamine struggle secret from family

Chanel Williams, the brother of James Lee Williams -also known by their alter ego The Vivienne - has said the first time they knew of their ketamine addiction was when their family was watching 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK', and James' family did not know they had relapsed until they died…

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Joe Swash reveals he has shopping addiction fuelled by ADHD

The former EastEnders star recently made the decision to take medication after being diagnosed with the neurological condition

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Billy Idol admits he has 'definitely lived' his 70 years as he reflects on upcoming milestone

Rock star Billy Idol says he has "definitely lived" his 70 years as he reflects on the upcoming milestone.

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Drag Race UK star The Vivienne kept ketamine addiction secret ‘to protect family’

James Lee Williams died in January of a cardiac arrest

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Swedish punks Viagra Boys: ‘It’s freeing for people to see a dude let his gut hang out’

They’ve hauled themselves from the toilet circuit to arenas, as frontman Sebastian Murphy has got over drug addiction – but, he says, they’re still letting their freak flag fly

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‘My son killed himself after ketamine ruined his life – how many lives will this drug destroy?’

Barney Casserly took his life aged 21 as he struggled with a ketamine addiction which left him using the toilet 20 times a night due to irreversible bladder damage

The Independent UK

Billy Idol: ‘I’m the sexy sexagenarian. Then I’m gonna be the sexy septuagenarian, ha ha!’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The punk rocker who broke America with ‘White Wedding’ looks back on the ‘unhinged’ time of free love and sex before Aids, legging it from rehab back to crack addiction, and making his starry new album. And, finds Craig McLean, he also has a sensitive side...

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Is Gaming Addiction Real? Here's the Most Addictive Game Genres and Who's Most at Risk

Video game addiction is surging globally as 3.4 billion gamers drive concerns over mental health, excessive playtime, and the rise of mobile gaming habits.

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Nick and Aaron Carter’s sister Angel alleges ‘neglect’ by parents who ‘left her alone on tour buses’ in new documentary

‘The Carters: Hurts to Love You’ shares an intimate look at the family plagued by mental illness and addiction

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Angel Carter thinks 'tremendous pressure' was put on brother Aaron Carter during his childhood

Angel Carter claims her late brother Aaron Carter endured a "tremendous amount of pressure" during his childhood which could've ultimately contributed to his death in new Paramount+ docuseries 'The Carters: Hurts to Love You'.

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US gambling firms fight protections meant to reduce addiction-related harms, watchdog warns

Firms pushed back against proposed regulations after surge in online gambling since 2018 supreme court ruling on sports betting

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Nick Heather obituary

Other lives: International expert in alcohol problems and addiction through his research and practice as a clinical psychologist

The Guardian - UK

I can't decide if this surprising solution to smartphone addiction would be life-changing or just frustrating

Would you turn your phone case the other way around?

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What happens when love tips over into the infatuated state of ‘limerence’?

A neuroscientist decided to study the addiction-like obsession of limerence, while overcoming it himself

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What is cortisol addiction — and is it ruining your sleep?

We asked the experts if a cortisol addiction is why you can't sleep and what you can do about it.

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‘I was a newborn addicted to crystal meth and heroin – no one should have such a tough start to life’

Callum Hesketh spent his first four months in intensive care and had had 24 temporary foster care placements by the age of four

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These 21 Trends Are The Reason Millennials Can’t Buy Houses

If you've ever felt personally attacked by a meme about iced coffee addiction or felt the urge to organize your entire life with label makers, this one's for you.

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Billie Joe Armstrong recalls 'a**hole' Perry Farrell not wanting 'boy band' Green Day to play Lollapalooza 1994

Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell thought Green Day were a manufactured boy band and didn't believe they should be playing Lollapalooza

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Soccer star Ashlyn Harris candidly opens up about struggle with Adderall addiction

The former U.S. women’s national player admitted she was using the stimulant ‘all the time’ in college

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Pregnant, in jail and denied treatment

Little data is collected on pregnant women who are incarcerated. Even less is available for those with addiction

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Paul Sculfor's kids gave him 'purpose' in life

Model Paul Sculfor believes having kids was his "saviour" because they gave him "purpose" in life after spending years battling addiction issues.

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The fiery allure of food that hurts

For some spice enthusiasts, eating spicy foods — and challenging their tolerance — is a sort-of addiction

The Guardian - UK

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

Pharma firms are developing drugs that avoid the brain’s opioid receptors to minimise the risks of dependence and overdoses, but not all experts are convinced

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Flavor Flav relapses after four years sober

Rapper/TV star Flavor Flav has admitted he suffered a "brief" relapse after four years of sobriety admitting his battle with addiction is "not easy" and he's now determined to start afresh.

The Independent UK

In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction

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