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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

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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 - AU

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

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Medical Daily

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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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.

Euronews

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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.

AAP

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

The Independent UK

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‘I’ve gotten 3 free nights already’: California woman shares how to get free night stays with Marriott—it involves an activity you probably already do

Turns out an everyday caffeine addiction might be the most lucrative travel hack of the year. It may sound far-fetched, but your daily cup of joe can actually earn you a few free nights of accommodation at Marriott when traveling.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales wants addicts to be shown 'compassion'

Catherine, Princess of Wales has insisted addiction is "not a choice" and those struggling should be shown kindness and compassion.

International Business Times UK

Paris Jackson Jokes About 'Spaghetti' In Nose: Star Admits Cocaine Use, Details Drug Damage

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum caused by past cocaine use, joking she can fit 'spaghetti' through the hole while urging fans to avoid drugs.

Euronews

It's possible to get addicted to marijuana. Here's what to know about the disorder

If pot interferes with your daily life, health, or relationships, those are red flags.

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The Guardian - UK

Princess of Wales calls for end to ‘stigma’ around addiction

Forward Trust patron says ‘compassion and love’ are needed to end fear and shame felt by those affected

The Independent UK

Kate speaks out over ‘stigma’ of addiction in poignant message

The Princess of Wales made the comments to mark Addiction Awareness Week on behalf of the Forward Trust

Evening Standard

Kate calls for end to stigma around addiction to mark Addiction Awareness Week

The Princess of Wales launched the first Addiction Awareness Week in 2021 on behalf of the Forward Trust, a charity supporting recovering addicts

The Independent UK

Debunking the myth that you can’t get addicted to cannabis

Cannabis use disorder is on the rise

Windows Central

'Erosion' looks set to be my next Xbox indie addiction — this cyberpunk western warps timelines on a quest to save your daughter

During the Xbox Partner Preview, we got a look at the upcoming cyberpunk western game, Erosion. It looks like an awesome game that we can't wait to play.

Evening Standard

Lisa Riley opens up about life-changing weight loss and the shocking habit she hid during her addiction

The Emmerdale actress, 49, has been candid about her transformation, revealing she’s lost 12 stone over the past few years

Fortune

I helped build the architecture of addiction for social media and I see warning labels coming. That's just a start

It's the movement Silicon Valley didn't see coming. We fantasize about four-day work weeks but we can't even protect five-day ones.

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