SA is facing a fast escalating heroin crisis — and it’s being misunderstood: Data show that heroin use has increased markedly. Jesse Copelyn analyses the drivers ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-04-18-sa-is-facing-a-fast-escalating-heroin-crisis--and-its-being-misunderstood/
'People think I'm a bad dad' - Staffordshire parent hits back over face tattoo: Luke Morrison-Williams has been refused entry into pubs - due to his tattoo
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/people-think-im-bad-dad-9223987
'My Hangover-style face tattoo doesn't mean I'm a bad dad': Luke wants people to understand that just because he has a face tattoo, it doesn't mean ...
lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/my-hangover-style-face-tattoo-29007324
'It feels like a dream': Christine McGuinness shares health update on drug addict dad
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/it-feels-like-a-dream-christine-mcguinness-shares-health-update-on-drug-addict-dad-4591081
'Bright' Greggs worker who lost teeth through heroin addiction stole from Leeds shops to feed spiralling habit
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/bright-greggs-worker-lost-teeth-through-heroin-addiction-and-stole-from-leeds-shops-to-feed-spiralling-habit-4581649
Christiane F Is Arguably the Most Disturbing Anti-Drug Movie Ever Made: Uli Edel's Christiane F. remains the most compelling anti-drug movie on record.
movieweb.com/christiane-f-disturbing-anti-drug-movie/
Man chased 'lad' down the street armed with golf club: A heroin abuser threatened to kill an unwanted nuisance associate with a golf club while chasing him in a ...
sunderlandecho.com/news/crime/man-chased-lad-down-the-street-armed-with-golf-club-4576052
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Review: ‘The Brightest Thing in the World’ is a sensitive, life-affirming story about the opioid epidemic
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/29/review-the-brightest-thing-in-the-world-is-a-sensitive-life-affirming-story-about-the-opioid-epidemic/
Marisa Abela Worried About 'Torturing' Herself as Amy Winehouse: 'Back to Black' star Marisa Abela revealed she was worried about having to be ...
indiewire.com/news/general-news/marisa-abela-worried-about-torturing-herself-as-amy-winehouse-1234966582/
Oswaldtwistle man died of heroin overdose, inquest hears: An Oswaldtwistle man died at Royal Blackburn Hospital after taking an overdose of heroin ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24203821.oswaldtwistle-man-died-heroin-overdose-inquest-hears/
#Kashmir | “There are entire villages here in south Kashmir using heroin, but family members often don’t want to acknowledge for the fear of how society might see ... Show more @Adnanmbhat caravanmagazine.in/health/kashmir-heroin-epidemic-addiction-conflict-mental-health-aiims-imhans
Surge in Australian drug use revealed in wastewater as methamphetamine dominates: More than 16.5 tonnes of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and MDMA consumed in ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/12/australia-drug-use-wastewater-testing-methamphetamine-increase
Kashmir’s healthcare system is struggling to cope with a mounting heroin epidemic
caravanmagazine.in/health/kashmir-heroin-epidemic-addiction-conflict-mental-health-aiims-imhans
Burglar's double break-in costs Leeds city centre business and charity more than £18,000
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/burglars-double-break-in-costs-leeds-city-centre-business-and-charity-more-than-ps18000-4549772
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3 Shades of Blue. Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool: an eloquent elegy
irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2024/03/09/3-shades-of-blue-miles-davis-john-coltrane-bill-evans-and-the-lost-empire-of-cool-an-eloquent-elegy/
'It was like living two lives': Meet Aberdeen's former glamour model who descended into drug addiction
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6393111/aberdeen-glamour-model-drug-addiction/
Kashmir’s healthcare system is struggling to cope with a mounting heroin epidemic
caravanmagazine.in/health/kashmir-heroin-epidemic-addiction-conflict-mental-health-aiims-imhans
San Francisco, the liberal beacon, embraces conservative ballot measures: The results reinforced a recent trend of more moderation in city elections ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/07/san-francisco-welfare-drug-screening-police/
Kashmir’s healthcare system is struggling to cope with a mounting heroin epidemic
caravanmagazine.in/health/kashmir-heroin-epidemic-addiction-conflict-mental-health-aiims-imhans
Masterchef Australia: Jock Zonfrillo’s cause of death still not known as coroner investigates
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/masterchef-australia-jock-zonfrillos-cause-of-death-still-not-known-as-coroner-investigates/775YMD2VVVCXRF2DMKY74QWDSU/
Peter Doherty: ‘Shooting heroin became a military operation’ | kuwaittimes: Peter Doherty: ‘Shooting heroin became a military operation’ - Lifestyle - Peter ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/11626/lifestyle/movies-music/peter-doherty-shooting-heroin-became-a-military-operation/
Marti Pellow: ‘Let’s not walk around on eggshells. We’ll talk about what you want to talk about. So, addiction?’
irishtimes.com/culture/music/2024/03/02/marti-pellow-lets-not-walk-around-on-eggshells-well-talk-about-what-you-want-to-talk-about-so-addiction/
Pete Doherty gets diagnosis after told he was 'healthier on heroin': The Libertines star Pete Doherty, 44, has revealed he has type 2 diabetes after trying to ...
metro.co.uk/2024/02/25/pete-doherty-reveals-life-changing-diagnosis-quitting-poisons-20342315/
Call to boost treatments to beat Victoria’s $240m heroin habit: One Victorian MP says the state government should consider allowing medical prescriptions of ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/call-to-boost-treatments-to-beat-victoria-s-240m-heroin-habit-20240221-p5f6mb.html
Holly Deane-Johns’ heroin addiction began at home. Her stepfather was addicted to heroin and introduced the drug to the entire household ... Show more
6 books to shake off colonialism and rethink our Latino stories: In this issue of De Los Reads, we explore six books that pave the way for a more inclusive and ...
latimes.com/delos/story/2024-02-20/6-books-to-shake-off-colonialism-and-rethink-our-latinx-stories
After years of drug addiction, she was arrested and sent to Chesterfield jail. It saved her life.
richmond.com/news/local/after-years-of-drug-addiction-she-was-arrested-and-sent-to-chesterfield-jail-it-saved/article_24cd830a-cdc7-11ee-b0c1-6fc58cc8c5e8.html
Christine McGuinness shares update on living with Paddy after his public support: The Blackpool-born model has also shared her pride after her dad beat his ...
lancs.live/news/celebs-tv/christine-mcguinness-shares-update-living-28616820
Did you know that heroin is the third most used illicit drug in Tanzania? Meet Elizabeth, who bravely fought her battle with heroin addiction since the age of ... Show more #dwhealthyme
Inverness addict 'preyed on' by criminals so they could use flat to sell drugs
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6371232/inverness-addict-flat-used-for-supplying-drugs/
'The idea is to support families': XChange Recovery event connects those touched by addiction with resources
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/01/the-idea-is-to-support-families-xchange-recovery-event-connects-those-touched-by-addiction-with-resources/
I was an addict, a prisoner, a sex worker. I thought the world had written me off – but I saved myself
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/31/i-was-an-addict-prisoner-sex-worker-i-saved-myself
Partially skeletal remains found during search for missing Cork man: Kieran Quilligan’s disappearance last September being treated as a missing persons case but ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/01/29/too-early-to-say-whether-skeletal-human-remains-found-in-cork-are-those-of-missing-kieran-quilligan-47/
Dublin’s heroin epidemic: ‘A man died and his partner died a few weeks later. Grandparents were looking after kids’
irishtimes.com/culture/books/2024/01/20/dublins-heroin-epidemic-a-man-died-and-his-partner-died-a-few-weeks-later-grandparents-were-looking-after-kids/
A father-of-two went to great lengths to fund his heroin addiction – by abseiling down a quarry wall to steal rare peregrine falcon eggs
Frontline gardaí to be equipped with overdose reversal drug as part of pilot project
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/01/05/frontline-gardai-to-be-equipped-with-overdose-reversal-drug-as-part-of-pilot-project/
The world’s ‘war on drugs’ is a disaster – and it’s about to get worse: Pathetic politicians posing as drug warriors are causing havoc
inews.co.uk/opinion/worlds-war-on-drugs-disaster-get-worse-2830754
Cher files for conservatorship of son Elijah Blue Allman ‘over drug addiction fears’
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/cher-conservatorship-son-elijah-blue-b2470354.html
Quick Glance: Cher Seeks Guardianship for Son Elijah Blue Allman
- Cher has requested guardianship to control access to son Elijah Blue Allman's finances, according to court documents.
- Cher and Gregg Allman had their son together.
- Cher petitioned for temporary guardianship to receive payments from her son's trust due to concerns about potential drug use and Elijah's safety.
Cannabis use does not reduce long-term heroin use, study finds: Researchers examined cannabis use among heroin users over a 20-year period.
abcnews.go.com/Health/cannabis-reduce-long-term-heroin-study-finds/story
Much-loved son died despite 14 attempts to kick addiction: Dave had battled a heroin addiction for a long time
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/much-loved-son-died-despite-8990429
Relapse. Overdose. Saving lives: How a Detroit addict and mom of 3 is finding her purpose
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/12/13/detroit-drug-addict-amanda-harm-reduction/70128418007/
Neil Hansford: Sheffield school maternity leave maths teacher banned over heroin use
thestar.co.uk/education/heroin-teacher-sheffield-maternity-maths-teacher-banned-job-class-a-drug-use-4433016
Exmouth drug dealer who joined £1.38 m gang is jailed: A drugs gang that sold £1.38 million worth of heroin and crack cocaine used local addicts based in Exmouth ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/23950417.exmouth-drug-dealer-joined-1-38-m-gang-jailed/
New synthetic drug, stronger than fentanyl, linked to recent Dublin overdoses: Recent weeks have seen 57 overdoses among drug users in city centre
irishtimes.com/health/2023/11/26/new-synthetic-drug-stronger-than-fentanyl-linked-to-recent-dublin-overdoses/
Pete Doherty smuggled 'hard drugs' into Japan while battling addiction: Pete Doherty smuggled drugs into Japan at the height of his heroin addiction ...
metro.co.uk/2023/11/10/pete-doherty-smuggled-hard-drugs-japan-battling-addiction-19806318/
“If you add up all criminal activity, and multiply it by five, you will touch the money that comes from the drug market." 💷 Full story: trib.al/64akwHd
Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about learning to love Will ‘beyond the title of husband’
independent.co.uk/life-style/jada-pinkett-smith-marriage-will-b2438334.html
Big Brother fans emotional as Jordan reveals harrowing family history: Emotional Big Brother fans have said they ‘want to hug’ Jordan Sangha after he revealed ...
metro.co.uk/2023/10/26/big-brother-2023-fans-emotional-jordan-harrowing-family-history-dad-19727864/
Man with ‘very dangerous lifestyle’ died from drug consumption: A MAN with an extensive history of heroin addiction and other substance misuse died as a result ...
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23875997.man-very-dangerous-lifestyle-died-drug-consumption/
Should I worry about my recreational heroin use?: Yes, worry, says Philippa Perry – the ‘Addiction Monster’ will always find a reason for you to carry on ...
theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/24/ask-philippa-perry-should-i-worry-about-my-recreational-heroin-use
How Iron-Clad Is the Iron Law of Prohibition?: Critics of the war on drugs say that as law enforcement goes up, drugs get more potent. Some experts call that ...
undark.org/2023/10/16/iron-law-drugs/
Etta James arrested in S.A. 51 years ago on drug charges: Legendary singer Etta James arrested 51 years ago in San Antonio on drug charges
expressnews.com/news/local/article/Etta-James-arrest-50-years-ago-17506395.php
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Paul Boggie on turning his life around from heroin addiction to guarding Buckingham Palace as a Scots Guard
news.stv.tv/east-central/paul-boggie-on-turning-his-life-around-from-heroin-addiction-to-guarding-buckingham-palace-as-a-scots-guard
Isle of Wight BMW driver used cannabis as heroin substitute: An Isle of Wight man caught with drugs after being stopped in his BMW car appeared before ...
countypress.co.uk/news/23855729.isle-wight-bmw-driver-used-cannabis-heroin-substitute/
Devon mum died of overdose after battling childhood trauma : Gabrielle Geleff was described as a loving person who tried to get help for her addictions
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-mum-died-overdose-after-8787082
'I shoplifted £3million of items to fund a drug habit - shops make it too easy': Cullan Mais would travel across the country, stealing thousands' of pounds ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/real-life/i-shoplifted-3million-items-fund-27777989
Homeless man pulls knife on woman who accosts him in High Street: The woman's grandmother had been involved in an 'altercation' with Andrew ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/homeless-man-pulls-knife-young-8764105
My Friend, the Heroin Addict: Photographer Mikkel Hørlyck captured Jørgen Pedersen's last days.
vice.com/en/article/g5yymm/my-friend-the-heroin-addict-mikkel-horlyck-photographs
Methadone clinics and injection centres 'needed to counter fentanyl threat'
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41232394.html
Former addict inspires film director to share her experience of homelessness: London film director Lorna Tucker opened up about her experiences of homelessness ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/former-drug-addict-inspires-film-27683059
Man's transformation after overcoming his 10-year heroin addiction: Cullan Mais, now 32, said he grew up with a loving family, and was anti-drugs throughout ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/real-life/mans-incredible-transformation-after-overcoming-27633982
Is fentanyl coming to London? : It kills tens of thousands of Americans every year, but the toll from fentanyl and other lab-made opioids could be about to get ...
standard.co.uk/esmagazine/fentanyl-london-heroin-opiod-uk-drug-crisis-b1103911.html
From heroin addict to neuroscientist. In a week when there will be much attention on #LeavingCert results, Dr Brian Pennie's remarkable life story serves as a ... Show more rte.ie/b/1400862
One addict walks into Srinagar OPD every 12 minutes: Valley’s drug pandemic: Record heroin seizures; arrests at a new high; young men pour into clinics across ...
indianexpress.com/article/express-exclusive/jammu-kashmir-drug-menace-one-addict-walks-into-srinagar-opd-every-12-minutes-8897386/
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Tales of courage: My treacherous journey with drugs and conquering addiction: I was shameless and inhumane that I would steal even from my own mother and ...
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/wellness/tales-of-courage-journey-drug-addiction-recovery-4336116
Corner of London where addictive flesh-eating drug turns users into 'zombies': WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES A community organisation believes a new wave of drugs are ...
mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/corner-london-looks-like-zombie-27527881
“Unrealistic” expectations: How Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration has struggled to get off ground
denverpost.com/2023/07/31/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-mental-health-addiction-treatment/
This man was caught in possession of dodgy Kinder Eggs and then ran at police shouting "What are you going to f****** do?" before being rugby tackled ... Show more bit.ly/3YeZFfA
Scooter-riding robber told cashiers 'don't be a hero' but one prayed for him: John Williams, aged 30, was declared 'dangerous' at Birmingham Crown ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/scooter-riding-robber-told-shop-27429060
Opioid addiction is ravaging Kashmir’s young : In Kashmir Valley, the number of drug abuse patients at de-addiction centres has seen an exponential rise. Doctors ...
scroll.in/article/1052716/opioid-addiction-is-ravaging-kashmirs-young
‘It’s everywhere. Cocaine is a drug that cuts across every age group, every gender, every area’
irishtimes.com/life-style/2023/07/29/drug-use-is-everywhere-cocaine-is-a-drug-that-cuts-across-every-age-group-every-gender-every-area/
Quetta’s women struggle to battle addiction sans rehab centers: Khalida*, a Quetta resident, has been battling a meth and heroin addiction for the past 3 years ...
voicepk.net/2023/07/quettas-women-struggle-to-battle-addiction-sans-rehab-centers/
Aslan singer Christy Dignam (63) dies following ‘courageous long-fought’ cancer battle
independent.ie/irish-news/aslan-singer-christy-dignam-63-dies-following-courageous-long-fought-cancer-battle/a967593461.html
Irvine Welsh says Bob Dole a big help in Trainspotting’s success in the US: ’He was one of the real unsung heroes of the whole marketing campaign ...
irishtimes.com/culture/film/2023/07/22/irvine-welsh-says-bob-dole-a-big-help-in-trainspottings-success-in-the-us/
Study shows differences in how patients with heroin use disorder process drug and reward cues
medicalxpress.com/news/2023-07-differences-patients-heroin-disorder-drug.html
Christy Dignam: ‘For years I was a headless chicken, trying to find out what the world is about... It’s about
independent.ie/entertainment/christy-dignam-for-years-i-was-a-headless-chicken-trying-to-find-out-what-the-world-is-about-its-about-trying-to-leave-it-a-little-bit-better-than-what-you-found/a1310309981.html
Steps To Hope: New recovery centre planned for people struggling with addiction: Local businesses rally to help Steps To Hope build the new accommodation for ...
news.stv.tv/east-central/steps-to-hope-new-recovery-centre-planned-for-people-struggling-with-addiction
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