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“I was a horrible addict… I would rather live than be in your band”: Jason Newsted reveals how addiction struggles contributed to Metallica exit

The veteran bassist says that the metal giants’ refusal to slow down and let him seek help played a part in his 2001 departure

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Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia to go to auction for charity

An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor's name following his death in 2023.

Euronews

Matthew Perry’s personal belongings to be auctioned for addiction charity

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Matthew Perry’s belongings to be auctioned as Friends memorabilia and original Banksy up for sale

The sale of valuables from Perry’s estate will raise money for the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name

The Guardian - AU

“All through our set, pimply-faced young boys wearing Iron Maiden shirts would be giving us the middle finger”: How Stone Temple Pilots fought their way to the top – inspired by Jane’s Addiction and championed by Dave Mustaine

Opening for Megadeth was a challenge

MusicRadar

The Psychology of Re reading Chats Instead of Moving On

Relationships are more than simply memories in the digital age. In chat histories, they exist. Today's connections are preserved in detail and can be reviewed at any moment, in contrast to old talks that fade over time. People frequently revisit previous conversations as a result of this accessibility, particularly following…

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Rivals star Danny Dyer compares rehab to prison

Rivals actor Danny Dyer has credited his stint in rehab with saving his life because he was convinced his drug addiction was going to kill him because he was popping pills "like Smarties" but it felt a lot like "prison".

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Maradona Trial: Psychologist Says the Argentinian Soccer Legend Was Bipolar And Narcissistic

A psychologist accused in the death of Diego Maradona told an Argentine court that the soccer legend had bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality traits, testimony that shifted attention Thursday to the star's mental health, addiction history, and the medical care he received in his final weeks.

Latin Times

KISS star Gene Simmons shared one regret over late bandmate Ace Frehley

KISS star Gene Simmons has confessed he wishes he'd done more to help his former bandmate Ace Frehley when he was battling addiction issues - admitting he regrets failing to stage an intervention "decades ago".

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McLaughlin: How Will Sorsby Gambling Affect Big 12 Race?

In a shocking story, Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby has gone to rehab for a gambling addiction.

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With Brendan Sorsby’s Status in Limbo, Here’s How Texas Tech’s Quarterback Room Looks

With high-priced portal addition Sorsby on indefinite leave due to a gambling addiction, here's what the Red Raiders' quarterback room looks like.

Sports Illustrated

Call for UK gambling reform after ‘generous and caring’ woman takes her own life

Ellen Mulvey ran up huge betting losses online and wrote ‘addiction is the worst disease’ before she died

The Guardian - UK

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab for Gambling Addiction As NCAA Investigates Betting

The ex-Cincinnati quarterback transferred in the offseason.

Sports Illustrated

Coercion isn’t care, and new laws that enforce treatment and confinement are dangerous

The Supreme Court of Canada has described the right to refuse unwanted medical treatment as “fundamental to a person’s dignity and autonomy, [including] in the context of treatment for mental illness.”

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The Independent UK

US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ and requires a public health response, experts say

48% of men aged 18 to 49 had an account with at least one sports betting platform, according to one study

The Independent UK

Alistair Overeem’s latest fight? UFC icon is tackling phone addiction

UFC icon and former kickboxing champion Alistair Overeem has turned his attention to a new fight, as he bids to tackle phone addiction.

The Guardian - US

US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ as betting markets boom, policy expert warns

The gambling crisis ‘demands a public health response’ and should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco, expert says

The Independent UK

Tony Adams: ‘30 years ago, I was at point of no return – this is why I’m now running London Marathon’

LONDON MARATHON 2026: In his 60th year, and 30th sober, the England and Arsenal legend tells Kieran Jackson about how he helped his son overcome his own alcohol addiction, and his plans to combat a ‘metal knee’ over 26 miles on Sunday

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A future without cigarettes: Britain’s long game against smoking

The UK Parliament has passed a landmark bill to create the first smoke-free generation by prohibiting cigarette sales to anyone born after December 31, 2008. This legislation, awaiting royal assent, also grants the government enhanced powers to regulate tobacco and vaping products, aiming to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and protect…

The Guardian - UK

How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction

Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy

The Guardian - UK

Surviving Earth review – bruising portrait of addiction and redemption

Thea Gajić’s debut is an assured, intelligent drama of a father’s endless quest for contentment outside his heroin dependency

International Business Times UK

Eminem Celebrates 18 Years of Sobriety With a Milestone Chip Marked XVIII

Eminem celebrates 18 years of sobriety, sharing a photo of his recovery chip. His journey from addiction to recovery inspires fans and highlights the significance of long-term sobriety.

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Tony Adams shares son’s alcohol addiction: ‘You see someone you love killing himself’

The former Arsenal footballer has also struggled with alcoholism

The Guardian - UK

‘I was fighting two wars’: Ukraine’s soldiers confront their addiction struggles

Troops frequently use substances to help cope with untreated PTSD and anxiety, producing a negative spiral

The Guardian - AU

How Australia’s other half heals: all aboard the superyacht where rehab costs $600,000 a week

While an estimated 500,000 people battling addiction miss out on treatment each year, those who can afford it can access private care within hours

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