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PHILADELPHIA — More than half of Philadelphians think that addressing the opioid crisis should be a top priority for the next mayor — and that city leaders should focus on offering mental health and addiction treatment instead of arresting drug users, according to a Lenfest Institute for Journalism/SSRS poll that…

A suspicious test result should prompt a frank discussion between doctor and patient, and possibly a higher level of care.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The states that have legalized sports betting are reporting record levels of wagering and revenues, but with that growth comes questions about gambling addiction and whether regulators and sportsbooks are doing enough to fight it.

For two decades — as opioid overdose deaths rose steadily — the federal government limited access to buprenorphine, a medication that addiction experts consider the gold standard for treating patients with opioid use disorder. Study after study shows it helps people continue addiction treatment while reducing the risk of overdose…

Doctors may be missing patients who are trying to cheat on tests that check if they are taking medication for opioid addiction

In the second part of his interview with the ECHO, ex-Everton starlet Billy Kenny explains why he wants to take ownership of his downfall in the hope it helps others

"I’m a county councillor, I’m also an addiction counsellor, I meet people with gambling problems, and other issues around addiction"

Billy Kenny won the man of the match award in the Premier League's first Merseyside derby before depression and addiction took hold and ruined 25 years of his life

Gavin Fineff, who stole millions of dollars from clients and friends to service his addiction, sends message to politicians in Canberra