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He put food in a binbag and helped himself

Mental illnesses such as obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and addiction are notoriously hard to treat and often don’t respond to drugs. But a new wave of treatments that stimulate the brain with electricity are showing promise on patients and in clinical trials. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast,…

Addictions cost the Australian economy more than $80 billion in 2021, according to a new report that argues for the nation to rethink its approach to the issue.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Sarah Wright stops by her peer support specialist’s hotel room-turned-office in this Denver suburb several times a day.

"My average day consisted of nothing but drinking, 24/7."

The UK gambling industry is worth billions, with 5% of customers responsible for 70% of that revenue. That includes me – after my addiction spiralled in the pandemic

Spirit of rules on use of celebrities in advertising is being ignored, claims charity supporting victims of gambling addiction

"I remember the doctors saying they didn't know if I was going to make it. I could feel myself dying."

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has revealed plans to go under the knife again next week as she heads to Turkey in a desperate bid to fix her face after battles with addiction and osteoporosis