NSW to introduce fines for minor drug offences, allowing users to opt into diversion programs
People caught with a small quantity of illicit substances in New South Wales will soon avoid criminal sanctions as the government is set to overhaul…
FA Cup: Former Cambridge United forward Liam Hughes on addiction and self-harm
Liam Hughes (left) in action against Angel di Maria during Cambridge United's FA Cup tie with Manchester United in 2015Warning: This article contains references to…
Rethink Addiction: Fund Prevention forum hears stories of lived experience at Shellharbour
In front of more than 100 people, Jessica Warrener shared her experience of addiction for the first time at the Rethink Addiction forum in the…
The EU wants to cure your teen’s smartphone addiction – POLITICO
Glazed eyes. One syllable responses. The steady tinkle of beeps and buzzes coming out of a smartphone’s speakers. It’s a familiar scene for parents around…
Andrew would be back on the streets if he wasn’t able to access his super to deal with the cost of living
For the past eight years Andrew has fought every day to stay off the streets and stop drinking and taking drugs, but last month he was…
My Strange Addiction woman leaves viewers gagging as she licks cats in bizarre ritual
A woman has caused confusion among fans of TLC's My Strange Addiction by revealing she licks cats - and has no intention to stop doing…
In India, fantasy gaming is causing addiction and financial ruin | Business and Economy News
Within a month of using betting apps, job seeker Santosh Kol lost the entire 40,000 rupees ($489) his father sent him for his tuition. Kol’s…
California just can’t kick its coastal gas plant addiction
This story originally was published in Boiling Point, a newsletter about climate change and the environment. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.…
Ivan Toney: Banned Brentford striker diagnosed with gambling addiction
Toney's last game for Brentford before his ban was a 1-0 defeat by LiverpoolBrentford striker Ivan Toney was given a reduced ban from football because…
Gambling addiction: Why elite sportspeople are especially vulnerable
Marc Williams (in red) lines up for Wales Under-21s before a match against Hungary in August 2009After a decade-long gambling addiction, Marc Williams had lost…
Tony was a gang member and drug dealer. Now, he picks up the ‘broken pieces’ of humanity
Tony Hoang's epiphany happened on a street in Cabramatta. For decades, the suburb had been a backdrop to his tumultuous life.It was there that alcoholism and…
Michael J. Fox talks addiction, Parkinson’s struggles, ‘Still’ movie
Michael J. Fox has been many things in his remarkable life: a "Family Ties" Young Republican, a "Back to the Future" time traveler and a…
Glen for Women Indigenous rehab program on NSW Central Coast hailed a success after first year
When Alison Miles attended the new Glen for Women drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre on the New South Wales Central Coast it was her seventh attempt…
Parent pleads for vape dealer fines, as governments promise to step up action after 3,000 retailers warned
The sale of nicotine vapes and e-cigarettes without a prescription has been illegal in Western Australia for several years, but not a single retailer has…
Juul to pay $462m to six US states over youth addiction claims | Business and Economy News
The states had accused Juul of falsely marketing its e-cigarettes as less addictive than cigarettes. E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc has agreed to pay $462m…
Cara Delevingne makes incredible transformation at Oscars after addiction struggle
British model and actress Cara Delevingne looked incredible as she stormed the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar's party on Sunday night after overhauling…