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Opioid crisis cost U.S. nearly $1.5 trillion in 2020 -congressional report

Fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic toll of the opioid addiction and overdose crisis on the United States reached nearly $1.5 trillion in 2020 alone and is likely to grow, a congressional report seen by Reuters shows.

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How Latvian monk transformed woman's life of toxic relationships and addiction

Helen Almond said growing up in tough area and with dyslexia saw her life spiral downwards until her cousin stepped in

Wales Online

Consumer Health: Addiction and recovery

September is National Recovery Month, a national observation in partnership between the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Faces & Voices of Recovery.

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West Lothian author discusses mental health and drug addiction at library event

Powerful testimony of addiction and recovery is one of the first author events staged in Armadale Library as the council service re-establishes itself in the wake of Covid lockdowns

Edinburgh Live

Peter Shilton looks "10 years younger" after beating £18,000-a-month addiction

Former England goalkeeper's wife Steph has helped turn around his life and now wants to help others to overcome their gambling problems by promoting a charity's special project

Daily Mirror

Lawyer's descent into crack cocaine addiction cost him job and wife

"I wish my life hadn't been quite so interesting at times but it has been a ride"

Liverpool Echo

Ireland international Clare Shine bows out with a win after announcing retirement

Clare Shine represented Ireland at all age levels, including senior, and this year released a book detailing her mental health and addiction battles

Irish Mirror

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Critics: Oregon's move to decriminalize hard drugs a failure

Since Oregon residents voted in 2020 to decriminalize hard drugs and dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars to treatment, few people have requested the services and the state has been slow to channel the funds

The Independent UK

Former Glasgow gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald in rehab for cocaine addiction

The 61-year-old is a convicted bank robber and had close links to gangland figures Paul Ferris and Arthur Thompson snr. He claims his 'life spiralled out of control' while addicted to the Class A drug.

Glasgow Live

Ex-Scots gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald in rehab for cocaine addiction but vows to turn life around

It comes after he was convicted of stealing his girlfriend’s Range Rover following a bust-up at a McDonald’s restaurant in Bellshill in May.

Daily Record

Singapore Scapegoats Doctors and Drug Users — And Rejects Real Solutions

The case of Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sen shows how Singapore collapses the nuances of drug use into a “war on drugs” that punishes and outcasts users — and medical practitioners.

The News Lens

Strictly's Tony Adams suffered mental breakdown 6 years ago amid 26-year addiction struggle

Former England footballer Tony Adams, 55, will be taking part in this year's Strictly, saying that dancing was 'good for the mind' and that he thought he should 'go for it'

Daily Mirror

Is Weed Or Alcohol More Addictive?

This article was originally published on Leafly and appears here with permission.

Benzinga

Warning over TikTok 'weight loss pills' being advertised to teenagers

Experts have raised concerns after medication for alcohol addiction, migraines and epilepsy were being tagged as weight loss aids.

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Mental health project founder praises Recovery Walk for people battling addiction

The event is taking place in Paisley on Saturday and Suzie Baines says: "It is like nothing I have ever seen or felt before"

Daily Mirror

Strictly's Tony Adams details dark history with addiction as he marks sobriety milestone

Strictly Come Dancing's Tony Adams has spoken openly about his battle with drink and drug abuse – saying that 'his message' to fans is that "you can do anything when you're free of addiction"

AAP

Ex ice addict welcomes Perrottet reforms

Offering counselling to people caught with small amounts of drugs could help users kick their addictions, a recovering addict says.

Wales Online

How to spot the signs and symptoms of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder

Despite suffering negative consequences resulting from their sexual behaviour, they will not be able to stop, even if they want to

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Young people are driving a rise in mental health spending

People under 25 are propelling a slow but steady rise in mental health and addiction spending.

Daily Mirror

Matt Willis became 'addicted' to exercise after struggling with drug and alcohol issues

Busted star Matt Willis, 39, has been in and out of rehab because of his addictions to drugs and alcohol but says after overcoming his demons he developed a dangerous new addiction to exercise

Daily Mirror

Inside Cara Delevingne’s heart-breaking childhood with heroin addict mum and vile bullies

Reports say the award-winning model's family had been considering an intervention in a bid to get the actress to accept help as they are “incredibly concerned” about her

Chicago Sun-Times

Language can make stigma of addiction even worse

Feeling stigmatized can make people with substance use disorder less willing to seek treatment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

As meth overdoses spike in N.J. and Pa., advocates call for better treatment for people who use stimulants

Overdose deaths involving methamphetamine have increased sharply in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where a sevenfold rise in death rates between 2015 and 2019 was the highest in the country, a recent analysis from the Pew Charitable Trust found.

Daily Mirror

Paul Merson 'blew family's £160k house deposit' on table tennis bet after gambling relapse

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has explained how he ended up blowing his family's £160,000 house deposit on table tennis bets during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020

Belfast Live

Twinbrook woman shares addiction journey to help others

"I would have taken anything if it gave me a hit"

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