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I gambled away my house deposit and lived on beans to fund my agonising £250k addiction – I lost £3.5k in a single spin
I gambled away my house deposit and lived on beans to fund my agonising £250k addiction – I lost £3.5k in a single spin

AS a sport-obsessed 16-year-old, Colin Brown was fiercely competitive and always chasing the thrill of a win. A keen footballer, this paid off on the field and he moved on to play semi-professionally. But as his income climbed, so did his desire to spend. Colin, from Leven in Fife, Scotland, alwa... Read more

The Sun - Dec 28
My 5x-a-day ketamine addiction left me needing a bladder transplant... I quit 2yrs ago but the pain is so bad I can’t work
My 5x-a-day ketamine addiction left me needing a bladder transplant... I quit 2yrs ago but the pain is so bad I can’t work

AMBER Currah, 28, lives in Morecambe, Lancashire, with her six-year-old son. Today, she opens up on her battle with ketamine and how the drug has left he unable to work. “Crouched on my bathroom floor, I froze, knowing even a slight movement would make the already unbearable pain worse. Eight hou... Read more

The Sun - Dec 28
Nick Reiner May Have Felt Inadequate Due to Family Success, Addiction Expert Says
Nick Reiner May Have Felt Inadequate Due to Family Success, Addiction Expert Says

Richard Taite, an addiction-recovery expert, says Nick Reiner's relationship to his famous father and grandfather may have led to problems of self-worth as he grew up ... and he says Nick's struggles and extensive history in rehab may have been a... Permalink Read more

Tmz - Dec 25
'Hot chocolate helped me beat drug addiction'
'Hot chocolate helped me beat drug addiction'

Staff praise a chocolate cafe that supports people who struggle with addiction and offending. Read more

The Bbc - Dec 24
Karen Carney's incredible rise from underdog to Strictly favourite: Former Lioness battled addiction, a secret health condition and football punditry abuse before being tipped to win show
Karen Carney's incredible rise from underdog to Strictly favourite: Former Lioness battled addiction, a secret health condition and football punditry abuse before being tipped to win show

From battling a secret health condition, self-harm, a sleeping pill addiction and football punditry abuse - Karen Carney OBE has faced it all. Read more

Mail Online - Dec 20
Perry Farrell and Jane’s Addiction Issue Statements Apologizing and ‘Resolving’ Differences
Perry Farrell and Jane’s Addiction Issue Statements Apologizing and ‘Resolving’ Differences

Perry Farrell and Jane’s Addiction each issued public apologies to each other, the first since the singer fought with Dave Navarro on stage at a show in Boston last September that ultimately caused the band to break up. In a statement issued on his social media platforms addressed to Boston and a... Read more

Vice News - Dec 17
Scott Disick’s fragile appearance sparks concern as Kris Jenner confronts him about his ‘addiction’ in emotional video
Scott Disick’s fragile appearance sparks concern as Kris Jenner confronts him about his ‘addiction’ in emotional video

SCOTT Disick has sparked concern with his noticeably thinner figure, while Kris Jenner addressed his addiction in an on-camera moment. It happened during the latest episode of The Kardashians, in which the pair had a serious conversation about Scott's unhealthy habit. "I want to tell you somethin... Read more

The Sun - Dec 12
Svedka Resurrected the Fembot, and Exposed the Celebrity Addiction Problem
Svedka Resurrected the Fembot, and Exposed the Celebrity Addiction Problem

Svedka vodka announced last week that its cyborg will return in the brand’s upcoming Super Bowl LX ad. The 30-second spot will feature the iconic Fembot — back after what [...] Read more

Adweek - Dec 09
Dave Ramsey Warns Online Sports Gambling Is 'Fastest Growing Addiction In America, Faster Than...'
Dave Ramsey Warns Online Sports Gambling Is 'Fastest Growing Addiction In America, Faster Than...'

Financial guru Dave Ramsey warns against online sports gambling among college-age men, comparing it to hard drugs.read more Read more

Benzinga - Dec 07
Katie Price's 'family is very worried' about her vaping addiction as she shares alarming X-ray
Katie Price's 'family is very worried' about her vaping addiction as she shares alarming X-ray

Katie Price has sparked fresh concerns for her health after admitting she is addicted to vaping in a social media post. Read more

Mail Online - Dec 06