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‘It’s predatory’: How gambling took over Britain’s high streets and seduced our MPs

For years the gambling industry was the wild west; an unregulated frontier that profited from pain and addiction. Now the government has promised to clean up betting and gaming. But many are eager for more to be done, writes Sarah Ingram, particularly those who nearly lost everything to it

The Independent UK

Job losses, easy money are both key factors of drug addiction in northern States

As the drug menace’s gravity continues to increase with the prevalence and rising usage of substance abuse, “unemployment and availability of easy money” have emerged as key economic factors leading to drug addiction in at least five states of India’s north and northwest region.

The Hindu

Disturbed's David Draiman admits that he "almost joined" Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell and Scott Weiland this year while fighting addiction and depression

David Draiman: "Addiction and depression can happen to anyone ladies and gentlemen. No one is immune from it no matter how beautiful their life may look from the outside"

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Is "pre-addiction" really a thing?

"I don't know if this is a helpful term": experts torn on a concept invented to help treat drug addiction

Salon

Chris Kirkland reveals wife has to give him random drug tests after painkiller addiction

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has spoken candidly about his painkiller addiction, revealing his wife Leeona has to give him random drug tests to help him stay clean

Daily Mirror

Doctors need adequate training to prevent, treat opioid addiction

The need to educate physicians on the treatment of substance use disorder is a shared responsibility of the medical school, graduate medical education and continuing medical education communities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Everson died in jail over a missed child support payment. His family needs answers

Ryan Everson, 42, died by suicide at a jail in Missouri just 10 days after he was arrested for failing to pay $600 in child support. His brother Noel Everson and ex-wife Shawna Almendarez say Ryan belonged in a treatment facility where he could overcome his addiction. Andrea Blanco reports

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Emma Willis pays tribute to husband Matt days before release of documentary exploring his addiction

Set to be released on Monday, May 15, the documentary will explore the star's addiction and see him speak to other addicts and experts in his efforts to better understand himself

Nottingham Post

Matt Willis 'can't understand why Emma didn't leave' him as he shares 'agony' he caused

Busted singer Matt Willis opens up about his addiction battles in a new BBC documentary, admitting he will be forever indebted to wife Emma Willis for supporting him through his darkest moments

Daily Mirror

Bestselling author Matt Haig quits social media, says "this place is addictive"

International bestselling author Matt Haig took to Instagram on May 9 to inform his followers that he is quitting social media. The author, who has been vocal about addiction and mental health issues, said in a post that he is leaving social media as he felt it to be quite…

The Times of India

Emma Willis pays gushing tribute to husband Matt after admitting 'bad times' in marriage as he details depths of addiction

Matt, who was celebrating a big milestone, has spoken openly about his battle with drugs and alcohol over the years

Manchester Evening News

Matt Willis 'can't watch sad TV appearance' where he was 'off his face' on drugs

The bassist, 40, opens up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol addiction in his new BBC documentary, Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction

Daily Mirror

Busted’s Matt Willis details devastating drug addiction battle, revealing he used to take six grams of cocaine

The Busted star opens up about his battle with drink and drugs in a new BBC documentary, Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction

Evening Standard

Emma Willis says 'there's been so many bad times with Matt' - but I still love him

When Emma married the Busted musician in 2008, who at one time was taking six grams of cocaine on his own every day, the presenter said she knew Matt was an addict

Daily Mirror

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Why NZ should not copy Australian vape clampdown

The Australian position on vaping is too extreme and, frankly, punitive towards people who smoke, argues Dr George Laking

Wales Online

UK's first pornography addiction treatment launched - and it's free

Pilot programme helps people struggling with unwanted sexual behaviours

Daily Record

New Scots drugs minister supported family member through addiction

Elena Whitham believes her first hand knowledge of addiction within her own family, as well as the blockages that can hamper recovery, gives her a grounding that few politicians could match.

Chronicle Live

'Society needs to challenge stigma' around gambling warns top TV doctor

Dr Ellie Cannon has joined people with lived experience of gambling addiction to back a new campaign to reduce stigma.

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Even in the metaverse, companies need to be socially responsible

While companies can look to the metaverse to drive growth in the long run, they must get ready to confront the related challenges.

The Independent UK

Cannabis addiction appears to have ‘serious’ long-term effect in young men

‘Study adds to growing understanding that cannabis use is not harmless’

The Conversation

The best drugs for stopping smoking that you probably can’t have – new review

When so much time and effort goes into developing the best medical treatments, we expect them to be available when we need them. The same goes for addiction treatments, so it’s worrying that two of the most effective drugs for quitting smoking aren’t available in the UK.

Daily Mirror

Speedo Mick reveals devastating 20 year addiction that drove him to £1million walk

The fundraiser has opened up on his 20-year battle with addiction which prompted him to walk 6,000 miles in his pants

Evening Standard

UK’s first pilot study for porn addiction treatment gets ethical approval

Exclusive: Treatment programme to be offered by clinic amid sharp rise in number of people seeking help

Daily Mirror

Kevin Hart's brother has gone from family exile and drug addiction to become top pool player

The brother of famous American comedian Kevin Hart is one of the stars of the revolutionary World Nineball Tour, but his path to the top has been anything but simple

Dublin Live

Darndale community holds second 5km run to steer youth away from drugs and crime

At the core of the event is the Get The Message Out campaign which aims to steer young people away from addiction and crime

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