AddictionAug 5, 2026
Labor could shelve gambling bill rather than accept major changes
Labor is unlikely to entertain major changes to its gambling ad crackdown despite the bill being 'friendless' in parliament.
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AddictionAug 5, 2026
Malta leads fight against EU bid to tax Big Gambling
The tiny Mediterranean island is clashing against the European Parliament and former football legend to oppose the levy.
AddictionAug 5, 2026
To tackle ongoing opioid crisis, Fayetteville leaders to invest in frontline organizations
According to the North Carolina Division of Public Health, an estimated eight people a day were suspected to have died from a drug overdose in 2025.
AddictionAug 5, 2026
Neuroscience-informed therapy provides massive cost-savings for opioid addiction treatment
A new economic evaluation from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has revealed that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) - an innovative, evidence-based, ...
AddictionAug 5, 2026
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Opioid Misuse Offers Significant Return on Investment
Each dollar spent on a mindfulness-based opioid misuse treatment could yield $12 in economic benefit, a new study has found.
AddictionAug 5, 2026
Gambling restriction list nears 21,000 as Estonia plans law review
The number of people with gambling addictions has grown in recent years, with nearly 21,000 people now on the self-imposed gambling restriction list. The Ministry of Finance plans to review the ...
AddictionAug 5, 2026
Mindfulness Therapy for Opioid Misuse Yields Big ROI
A new economic evaluation from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has revealed that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Gambling addict jailed for £150k company fraud which he used to pay for his habit
Richard Brown, a trusted worker, was sentenced to over two years in prison for defrauding Garden Store Direct out of £150,000 to support his gambling addiction.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Coalition will force Albanese to cede ground on gambling reforms
Coalition communications spokeswoman Sarah Henderson said Labor had come up with a bill that was “riddled with deficiencies and must be significantly amended”.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Opioid Misuse Offers Massive Return on Investment
An economic analysis from UC San Diego found that $1 invested in MORE, a mindfulness-based treatment for opioid misuse, could generate $12 in economic benefit, a significantly greater cost-benefit ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Programs to begin soon for La Crosse County opioid response plan
La Crosse County is investing in a 10-year plan to reduce opioid drug overdoses and cut the stress on county systems.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Phil Collins reveals how alcohol addiction affected his organs
Phil Collins revealed alcohol abuse left him near death, and his five children rushed to his hospital bedside as doctors weighed life support.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
U.S. Overdose Deaths Are Declining, Just Not for Everyone
This article explains that drug overdose deaths in the United States began to fall steadily around August 2023 after many years of increases, especially during the fentanyl era. This is encouraging news, but the decline…
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Gambling influencers are flooding the internet with videos. Only one has been fined
Social media influencers are posting provocative videos to lure customers into gambling venues and illegal online betting apps ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
SAMHSA Reframes National Drug Use Survey, Leaves Fentanyl Problem Intact
T he Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the latest edition of its National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which is the source ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
People Are Very Divided Over Ben Affleck’s Quotes About Overcoming Addiction
Ben Affleck shares how he overcame his alcohol addiction. Says it is not “overpriced rehabs”. “I hate to say it but the cure for addiction and the only cure I’ve seen is not these overpriced rehabs or ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Breathing exercises can curb addiction cravings, review finds
Key Takeaways Controlled breathing might help curb addiction Breathing exercises helped people reduce immediate and long-term cravingsThe exercises worked across a wide variety of addictive substances ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
VA Launches Nationwide Trial Of GLP-1 Drug For Problem Drinking
Federal health officials have launched a nationwide clinical trial to find out whether a drug used to treat diabetes can help veterans cut back on drinking.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Welch leads bipartisan bill to improve access to opioid treatment
Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today introduced the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Authorization Act, ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Bookie says Ippei Mizuhara's gambling addiction was clear early on
The bookie for Ippei Mizuhara told ESPN that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter showed signs of problem gambling within 30 days of betting with him.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Here's what happens to your brain when you stop drinking alcohol
Though even relatively low levels of drinking can cause harm, the brain can recover to an extent if you stop or cut back, evidence shows.
AddictionAug 4, 2026
'Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories — NH' at Triangle Club in Dover
“Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories — New Hampshire" is displayed at the club, located at 120 Broadway. The free exhibition humanizes the addiction crisis through the personal stories and ...
AddictionAug 4, 2026
New VA Clinical Trial Examines How GLP-1s Can Help Treat 400K Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorder
The trial is taking place at 18 VA facilities, with the GLP-1 receptor semaglutide at the center of the research.
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Gambling companies push back on 'egregious claims'
Allegations of offering inducements to problem gamblers have been roundly condemned and dismissed by betting agency executives facing a Senate inquiry.
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Former NRL player makes bombshell drug claim about gambling companies
Former NRL player Luke Bateman has revealed he was offered drugs by a gambling company in a bid to strengthen the relationship at the peak of his addiction. Now 32 years of age, Bateman played 71 NRL ...
AddictionAug 3, 2026
'Force fed advertising' on gambling
Gaming industry representatives faced questioning at a Senate inquiry over advertising and promotions feeding those with a betting addiction. Sportsbet and Tabcorp executives were among those ...
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Ex-NRL player Luke Bateman alleges gambling company offered him drugs
A former professional rugby league player says gambling company employees offered to secure him illicit drugs to "strengthen" their relationship when he was in the grips of a financially crippling ...
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Ben Affleck opens up about addiction recovery, says “overpriced rehabs” aren’t the answer
Ben Affleck’s 2021 comments about alcohol addiction recovery are trending again as he discusses rehab, suffering and his journey to sobriety.
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Into Action Recovery Shows What a Men-Only Addiction Program Looks Like
Contributor content. Learn more about Into Action Recovery AZ, a men-only addiction program that is different from the standard rehab experiences.
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Can Ayurveda Help You Overcome Alcohol Addiction? Read To Know From Expert
If you're struggling with alcoholism, ayurveda offers natural, holistic remedies—like ajwain decoction, soothing herbs, and mindful nutrition—to help reduce cravings, support detoxification, and ...