mental disorder involving the abuse or dependence on a substance that is ingested in order to produce a high, alter one's senses, or otherwise affect functioning
‘Back To The Future’ Star Recalls Becoming ‘Immediately’ Hooked On Cocaine In New Memoir
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DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of weakening the crackdown on illicit alcohol in the ... Show more
Key FactsWales expands restrictions on vapes and nicotine products
3 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- The ban on sales to minors now covers all vapes and nicotine products such as pouches, strips and pearls.
- Free promotional giveaways, heavily discounted products and related coupons are prohibited when intended or used to promote sales.
- Sellers who supply under-18s can receive a fixed penalty notice of £200.
- Public Health Wales launched a vaping module in the free NHS Wales Help Me Quit app, with tools to set goals and track progress.
Matthew Perry’s greatest work wasn’t Friends. It was a Newsnight appearance: It’s only shown briefly during Netflix’s new, three-part documentary series about ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/matthew-perry-netflix-peter-hitchens-newsnight-b3073625.html
Dublin Marathon: Former drug addict to run ‘the streets where friends died over the years’
irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/10/22/dublin-marathon-former-drug-addict-to-run-the-streets-where-friends-died-over-the-years/
Heineken note reveals worries over weight-loss drugs and beer sales: Heineken has urged British pubs and bars to adapt to the booming use of weight-loss drugs ...
news24.com/business/companies/heineken-note-reveals-worries-over-weight-loss-drugs-and-beer-sales-20261024-0423
Marijuana legalization linked to troubling health trend in landmark new study: Researchers found that recreational cannabis legalization in the Western US was ...
nypost.com/2026/10/22/health/marijuana-legalization-linked-to-troubling-health-trend-study/
Vancouver clinic offers same-day admissions to treat drug addiction: A new clinic in central Vancouver will offer same-day admissions for people seeking ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/22/vancouver-clinic-offers-same-day-admissions-to-treat-drug-addiction/
Two scoops of powder, some liquid, into the blender - | done. Sounds like a quick meal replacement. Dennis thought so for a long time, too ... Show more
The Nutrition Docs
The Nutrition Docs
Can Coffee Help Your Liver?: Coffee not only helps get you through the day, it can be good for your liver, too. It may help keep disease away ...
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Dispute over eyewear empire: Italian billionaire heir blames father for drug addiction
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Italienischer-Milliardenerbe-gibt-Vater-Schuld-an-Drogensucht-id31426747.html
psypost.org Oct 20
How chronic drinking masks the brain’s hidden scars from childhood trauma: Childhood trauma leaves a physical mark on the brain's structure ...
psypost.org/how-chronic-drinking-masks-the-brain-s-hidden-scars-from-childhood-trauma/
Mohan Bhagwat: RSS chief warns against inappropriate OTT content and youth drug addiction during his annual Dussehra rally speech in Nagpur ... Show more
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expresses concern over inappropriate OTT content and youth drug abuse
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expresses concern over inappropriate OTT content and youth drug abuse
Rapper Haftbefehl thrills millions of fans with his music. He has been battling cocaine addiction for years, and now he's back in rehab ... Show more
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Voice damaged: Selena Gomez issues urgent warning about vaping: US star Selena Gomez speaks about her nicotine addiction. Vaping has even changed her voice ...
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‘It’s just not worth it’: Selena Gomez says vaping affected her voice: Selena Gomez says years of nicotine vaping changed her voice as she discusses quitting the ...
iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/2026-10-20-its-just-not-worth-it-selena-gomez-says-vaping-affected-her-voice/
Mail Online Oct 18
Tommy Fury 'is asked to leave Halloween event after intimidating staff on boozy night' - as tearful fiancée Molly-Mae Hague hints at saga amid friction over ...
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Watch: Funding Mongrel Mob drug addiction programme on the table for the Greens: Green co-leader Marama Davidson said her party was open to reinstating the ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-funding-mongrel-mob-drug-addiction-programme-on-the-table-for-the-greens/QUTQXUNMA4J3SN662FN7UM2Q4Q/
Spinach is good for you, but do you know why? Along with beans, peas, whole grains, and nuts (especially almonds), it's a good source of magnesium ... Show more
7 Missing Nutrients in Your Diet
7 Missing Nutrients in Your Diet
Alcohol addiction in women: Three affected women share their stories - | during the day, the facade is flawless
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Neuss: Uli Borowka talks about his career and alcohol addiction: A case of beer, two bottles of schnapps a day - | and yet he was always on time for the football ...
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Key FactsUli Borowka recounts addiction journey in Neuss
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rp-online.de
- At an event organized by IHK and AOK Rheinland on 2 October, Borowka discussed his past at Campus Zukunft.
- He was a professional player for Borussia Mönchengladbach and Werder Bremen across 15 seasons in total.
- By his account, he drank a crate of beer daily at Werder Bremen, with one bottle each of vodka and whisky.
- After a crash at 1.8 per mille, he eventually accepted help in a clinic; he says he has been sober 26 years.
To me, every day I stay sober means more than any title.— Uli Borowka at an IHK/AOK event in Neuss, speaking about his career and alcoholism
The evidence suggesting GLP-1s can curb drug and alcohol cravings: A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs are not only helping millions with their ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/the-evidence-suggesting-glp-1s-can-curb-drug-and-alcohol-cravings
A former Northern Arizona University student and fraternity leader was sentenced in the death of 18-year-old pledge Colin Martinez in a hazing incident in ... Show more
SFGATE Oct 04
Ex-fraternity leader at Arizona university gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
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Alcohol is Canada’s biggest drug problem. So why aren’t people getting help?: Research shows alcohol causes more harm overall than any other drug in Canada ...
cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/alcohol-use-disorder-9.7357272
psypost.org Sep 26
Emotional distress when stopping antidepressants appears to be due to withdrawal, not relapse
psypost.org/emotional-distress-when-stopping-antidepressants-appears-to-be-due-to-withdrawal-not-relapse/
Matt Willis says wife Emma saved him from alcohol and drug addiction: ‘I don’t know where I would have ended up,’ Busted star said
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/matt-willis-emma-drugs-alcohol-addiction-b3060766.html
Portland woman with .55% blood-alcohol content drives into building, causes $50K in damage, police say
oregonlive.com/crime/2026/10/portland-woman-with-55-blood-alcohol-content-drives-into-building-causes-50k-in-damage-police-say.html
Driver in crash that killed SMU student had BAC 4 times legal limit: The driver charged in 2023 crash that killed an SMU student had a blood alcohol level that ...
dallasnews.com/news/courts/article/dallas-fatal-smu-crash-blood-alcohol-level-22456652.php
EU nicotine crackdown sparks warning that ex-smokers could be driven back to cigarettes
euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/03/eu-nicotine-crackdown-sparks-warning-that-ex-smokers-could-be-driven-back-to-cigarettes/
Punjab Couple Took Loan To Treat Son's Drug Addiction, He Died After Relapse
ndtv.com/india-news/punjab-couple-took-loan-to-treat-sons-drug-addiction-he-died-after-relapse-12103004
🔊 President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, John Williams, is cooling expectations for an October rate hike. Hear why markets may need to rethink ... Show more
The bond hangover
The bond hangover
Swinney's aim to decriminalise all drugs displays appalling ignorance: Men like Scotland’s irrelevant First Minister when they want to channel their ageing ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26584665.swinneys-aim-decriminalise-drugs-displays-appalling-ignorance/
The Truth About ‘Addictive Personalities’: Addiction is a complex brain disorder that can be brought on by a variety of factors—and it can happen to anyone.
time.com/article/2026/09/28/truth-about-addictive-personality/
Presley Gerber is dead: Cindy Crawford's son dies at 27: Presley Gerber had been struggling with mental health issues and drug addiction for some time and ...
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Key FactsPresley Gerber dies at 27, family confirms death
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: the-independent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: the-independent.com
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Presley’s death Sunday at a rehabilitation facility; his cause of death was not disclosed.
- Cindy Crawford honored her son on Instagram in July for his 27th birthday with photographs from his childhood.
- Presley joined IMG Models at 15 and later worked with Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, and Dolce & Gabbana.
- A month before his death, Kaia Gerber discussed his openly addressed substance-abuse and mental-health struggles with Vogue.
I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, i started finding my way back to myself.— Presley Gerber, from an Instagram caption about facing what he had been running from and finding his way back to himself.
A Dublin man who survived homelessness and addiction is sharing his story to help others who are trying to turn their lives around ... Show more
‘Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic’ is outdated. Here’s why: Brad Pitt’s reported return to drinking in “a more restrained manner” has fueled debate around ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/18/health/alcohol-use-disorder-alcoholism-recovery-wellness
Paid articlePaywall Oktoberfest 2026: "There is no level of alcohol that is not harmful": An intensive care physician explains what even small amounts of alcohol can do to the body ...
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Paid articlePaywall The young doctor Sophia V. is desperate; an inexplicable fatigue is robbing her of all her strength. An EKG shows that her heart is beating irregularly ... Show more
According to statistics, a child with FASD is born in Germany every hour. 🤰 Simon from Essen also suffers from the condition.
Why Women Are Drinking More: The uncomfortable truth is that many women today are drinking too much.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/09/women-heavy-drinking-alcohol-use/675296/
First excesses at the Oktoberfest - | Alcohol poisoning after four hours and a broken arm
chiemgau24.de/bayern/muenchen/erste-exzesse-am-oktoberfest-eine-alkoholvergiftung-nach-vier-stunden-und-ein-gebrochener-arm-94500511.html
'What burglary? I haven't done a burglary. I only do shop thefts' - what woman told police when they arrested her
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/what-burglary-havent-done-burglary-11165998
Cleveland Clinic Sep 05
Ever wake up after a night of drinking and feel uneasy, on edge or full of regret? It’s more than just a bad mood. It’s a real response that your body can have ... Show more
Suspected alcohol poisoning kills 49 in Nigeria: Victims reported symptoms including headaches, body pain, breathing difficulties, and blindness.
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/suspected-alcohol-poisoning-kills-49-in-nigeria-5601228
Four hours after the tapping of the first keg: 19-year-old is the first alcohol-related emergency at the Oktoberfest
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Binge drinking remains popular among young men: Almost every second young adult sometimes overindulges in alcohol. But there is also positive news.
rp-online.de/panorama/wissen/rauschtrinken-bei-jungen-maennern-weiterhin-angesagt_aid-154184243
Fat jab warning over new deadly BRAIN side effect that risks permanent memory loss
thesun.co.uk/health/40394367/fat-jab-warning-deadly-brain-side-effect/
Inside Presley Gerber's drug addiction battle before heartbreaking death: Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son, Presley Gerber, battled drug addiction ...
pagesix.com/celebrity-news/presley-gerber-suffered-fentanyl-overdose-years-before-death-inside-his-addiction-battle/
BORGs Are the Latest College Drinking Trend, and the First Major Study Is Pretty Grim
vice.com/en/article/borgs-are-the-latest-college-drinking-trend-and-the-first-major-study-is-pretty-grim/
Jarrow teenager calls for rapid alcohol deliveries action following her cousin’s death
shieldsgazette.com/news/jarrow-teenager-calls-for-rapid-alcohol-deliveries-action-following-her-cousins-death-9023070
Dutch health institute issues warning over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills: The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose" ...
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Key FactsTrimbos warns about PMMA in potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
Aug 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- On Friday, August 28, the Trimbos Institute warned about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped like Trump's head.
- Several pills were recently submitted to testing centers where users can have drugs checked before consumption.
- The pills contain high PMMA concentrations, the institute said; delayed effects could prompt higher doses, overheating or heart problems.
- The institute's national testing network includes 12 participants and 34 testing locations across the Netherlands.
"Absolutely do not use these pills," the institute warned.— The Trimbos Institute publicly warned about the dangers of PMMA-contaminated ecstasy pills shaped like President Trump's head.
Psychiatrist on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: "The normalization of alcohol is a problem"
taz.de/Psychiaterin-ueber-Fetales-Alkoholsyndrom/!6209207/
Authorities decline to prosecute woman who made false report against Buttigieg
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/08/woman-who-made-false-child-welfare-report-about-buttigieg-wont-be-prosecuted/
psypost.org Sep 09
The brain’s fuel system rapidly recovers after you stop heavy drinking: Heavy drinking changes how the brain fuels itself. But new research shows this metabolic ...
psypost.org/the-brains-fuel-system-rapidly-recovers-after-you-stop-heavy-drinking/
help.medscape.com Sep 04
New Migraine Prevention Guidelines Released: Updated migraine prevention guidelines recommend preventive treatment for patients with ≥ 4 migraine days per month ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/new-migraine-prevention-guidelines-released-2026a1000wv9
Living with FASD: "Why did she do this to me?": Because her mother drank alcohol during pregnancy, Monique Hain lives with a disability ...
fr.de/panorama/leben-mit-fasd-warum-hat-sie-mir-das-angetan-zr-94464645.html
Tony Romo pleads no contest to drunk driving, opens up on booze problem: Former Dallas Cowboys star and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo says he has over-reliance on ...
torontosun.com/sports/football/nfl/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-to-drunk-driving-opens-up-on-booze-problem
Serious insult online: Paramedic clashes with pop star and immediately loses his job
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PM Modi focuses on drug-free India, women’s empowerment in Mann Ki Baat | India News
hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-focuses-on-drug-free-india-women-s-empowerment-in-mann-ki-baat-101788086292990.html
What is 'Scromiting'? ER Doctors Are Seeing it More: The painful condition, with symptoms of both screaming and vomiting, is linked to cannabis use.
time.com/article/2026/09/02/what-is-scromiting-er-doctors-are-seeing-it-more/
This Controversial Substance Is Suddenly Being Called A Health Product By RFK Jr. — Doctors Aren't Celebrating
huffpost.com/entry/nicotine-pouches-vape-cancer-relaxing-goog_l_6a6ba225e4b01948ae9a97ac
"The success overwhelms us": Why a pub becomes a hit: The Augustiner pub on the church square has served 9,000 liters of beer in just three months ...
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Screen time: PM Modi urges teachers to watch for drug addiction, excessive mobile use and behavioural changes among students, while promoting sports ... Show more
PM Modi urges teachers to stay vigilant against student drug addiction, excessive screen time
PM Modi urges teachers to stay vigilant against student drug addiction, excessive screen time
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Adults who regularly smoked or vaped cannabis had fewer cardiac ectopic beats on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they ... Show more
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Larry the cat from 10 Downing Street: Death denied: An online portal reports the death of probably Britain's most famous cat. "The Right Honourable Larry" ...
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The tragic tale of Mad Maggie, the 'famous Swansea drunkard': Margaret Rogers was a regular in the police cells and courtrooms of Victorian Swansea ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/tragic-tale-mad-maggie-famous-34480496
Alcohol ‘primary driver’ of violence, says acting police minister: Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called for a national conversation about violence ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/2026-08-31-alcohol-primary-driver-of-violence-says-acting-police-minister/
Kekana had alcohol, cocaine overdose before his arrest, doctor tells Matlala trial
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-08-31-kekana-had-alcohol-cocaine-overdose-before-his-arrest-doctor-tells-matlala-trial/
Dutch health institute issues warning over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills: The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose" ...
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🍷 Be honest: What role does alcohol play in your everyday life? ⚠️ Signs of addiction can include: a strong urge to drink alcohol, loss of control ... Show more
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Alcohol guidelines » ICD-10 criteria
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Alcohol guidelines » ICD-10 criteria
A new study gives an up-to-date picture of Canadians' worsening mental health: Meanwhile, the odds of having both a substance use disorder and a mood or anxiety ...
thestar.com/life/health-wellness/the-odds-of-canadians-having-a-mood-or-anxiety-disorder-more-than-doubled-over-10-years-study/article_dc19e87d-324b-4473-b787-29ccc670b16d.html
Sonoma County breaks ground on new behavioral health facility for teens, young adults
pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/26/county-breaks-ground-on-new-behavioral-health-facility-for-teens/
