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Leaked report reveals fears closure of Brisbane doctor's opioid substitution service will lead to crime and deaths

Almost 1,100 people being treated for opioid addiction have been left in limbo after their Brisbane GP suddenly closed, sparking warnings of overdoses and crime, a leaked document reveals.

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Online gambling industry regulation back in focus during inquiry's hearings

John's addiction to online gambling cost him everything. Now he and advocacy groups are calling for more scrutiny on whether betting companies' interventions for problem gamblers are being done responsibly.

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Addiction risk in new gambling technology, groups warn

Online gambling regulations are being examined by a parliamentary committee as researchers advocate for stricter rules to protect consumers.

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Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains

The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, 2023, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so may result in a positive urine test for the opiate codeine. Addiction and pain medicine specialist Gary Reisfield explains what affects the opiate content of poppy seeds and…

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Addiction treatment may be coming to a pharmacy near you

Despite an overdose epidemic that killed 107,000 people last year, nearly 9 in 10 Americans who need medication to treat their addiction to deadly opioids aren’t receiving it.

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Pop star Kavana unrecognisable arriving at rehab 'in a blackout' as he marks sobriety

Popstar Kavana, whose real name is Anthony Kavanagh - has posted a striking image which is in stark contrast to how the singer looks one year ago, as he celebrates one year of being sober

Daily Mirror

To convince jury he’s being truthful about killings, Murdaugh admits he lied for years

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Over and over again last week, lead state prosecutor Creighton Waters asked Alex Murdaugh about a long list of people disgraced South Carolina lawyer and accused double-murderer fooled, tricked and swindled for years.

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West Belfast footballer helping others struggling with gambling addiction

St James' Swifts player Joseph McCall admits he lost tens of thousands of pounds over the years

Belfast Live

Woman spending £250 a month on British food addiction - and brown sauce is her favourite

Amy Bristol-Sandvig, 47, has spent a small fortune tracking down her favourite British foods in her home town of Marietta, Georgia, where she spends £8 on salad cream

Daily Mirror

Indigenous prisoner spent less than an hour in medical unit after emergency, Victorian coroner told

Inquest hears Michael Suckling struggled with drug addiction, back pain, mobility issues and significant weight gain in prison

The Guardian - AU

Alex Murdaugh confesses to stealing from law firm in bid to discredit prosecution’s motive

Disgraced attorney is facing almost 100 charges for a multi-million-dollar financial fraud scheme

The Independent UK

Families left behind welcome support after facing 'stigma', 'unjust laws'

Tony Trimingham and Marion McConnell both lost their children to drug overdoses at a time when addiction was stigmatised.

The Canberra Times

Pretty Little Liars star breaks down as she admits addiction struggle and eating disorder

Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale spoke candidly about her battle with addiction and an eating disorder as she marked a year of sobriety after struggling for 10 years to get sober

Daily Mirror

'I was a homeless drug addict but turned my life around after being given a chance'

Ryan Riley wants to become a personal trainer to people who are in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction

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‘One billionaire at a time’: inside the Swiss clinics where the super-rich go for rehab

The long read: For the ultra-wealthy and the super-famous, regular therapy won’t do

The Independent UK

Bryan Kohberger’s former friends tell how he became addicted to heroin because he wanted ‘validation’

Bryan Kohberger is accused of murdering Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kerndole and Ethan Chapin last November

Liverpool Echo

Danniella Westbrook says kids 'saved her' as 'dangerous days' are behind her

Danniella explained her drug addiction still takes its toll on her kids to this day

Salon

Media's biggest addiction: Trump voters

In diners across the country, the media has obsessively stalked out so-called white working class voters for years

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Falkirk apologise to Brian Rice after alleged abuse from fans over gambling addiction

The Hamilton boss was allegedly taunted by a supporter over his gambling addiction.

Belfast Live

Former soldier opens up on drug and alcohol addiction due to PTSD

Antony McToal joined the Royal Irish Regiment after the events of 9/11

The Conversation

Decriminalizing hard drugs in B.C. will help reduce the stigma of substance abuse

Substance use disorder is a chronic but treatable medical condition.

Daily Record

Young Scot Award winner Chelsea Cameron is on a mission to help addicts like her parents

As we launch our search for the Young Scot heroes of 2023, Chelsea tells us her inspirational story.

Salon

Recovery doesn't have to look like A.A.

There's not one right way to addiction recovery, though we've been acculturated to think that

ABC News

Alice Springs alcohol rehabs call desperately for support as liquor bans reinstated

Alcohol rehab services in Alice Springs are desperate for more funding, with some facilities "falling to pieces" as liquor bans are reinstated.

Liverpool Echo

MP Dan Carden heads to White House as he continues addiction recovery campaign

Walton MP was the first Member of Parliament to openly talk about being in recovery from alcoholism in the House of Commons

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