All news on the topic: Drug addiction

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Weight loss drug could help people kick drug and smoking habits
The drug, iraglutide called Saxenda on the NHS, was found to have similar effect when treating drug addicts, reduced drug cravings and was more effective than a period in rehab for drug users
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Cough medicine only sold over-the-counter - after deaths double in 10 years
Cough syrup codeine linctus will now only be available to patients with a prescription after reclassification by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
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Robbie Williams' tearful phone call that ended relationship with wife Ayda
Robbie Williams and Ayda Field have one of the strongest marriages in showbiz but the singer once ended their relationship in a tearful phone call on the way to rehab. Thankfully Robbie overcame his drug addiction and the rest is history
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NFL fan who hosted party where three friends froze to death checks into rehab
After three Kansas City Chiefs fans were found outside frozen after an allegedly drunken watch party, one of the individuals in attendance has announced a stint in rehab
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Heroin addiction almost killed Davina McCall before famous ex helped save her
Davina McCall managed to turn her life around and beat a near-fatal drug addiction before launching her stellar career and earning an MBE for her services to broadcasting
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Getting expert support for alcohol and drug addiction
Free, accessible support is available – and here’s how to find the best route to help near you
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'I lost my job, home, marriage and family after one decision at a party'
Lee Dowling from Stoke on Trent lost his marriage, home and career when he became addicted to crack cocaine after going to a party. He now wants to inspire others to get help
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Mum's photos of son taken months apart show devastating toll of drug abuse
Cody Bishop was described by his heartbroken mum as 'the face of heroin and meth' - and the shocking before-and-after images meant her post quickly went viral
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Mum of girl, 10, killed by man high on coke slams scheme to reform drug drivers
The mother of a ten-year-old girl who was killed by a driver high on cocaine has been left fuming by a new pilot scheme aimed at reforming the behaviour of convicts
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Dad, 27, found dead in his bed by fiancée weeks after birth of daughter
Rhyddion Williams was found dead in his bed only weeks after the birth of his second daughter. Now his heartbroken fiancée, Chelsea, has paid tribute to a man who put “everyone before himself”
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Full story behind prescription drugs found in Matthew Perry's home after he died
Chandler actor Matthew Perry’s tragic passing has shocked the world - and it is reported that law enforcement officers found a number of medications in the Friends star's home after he is feared to have drowned in a hot tub or jacuzzi
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Parents sue Snapchat after son 'met drug dealer and overdosed on fentanyl'
A group including over 60 parents of children who allegedly obtained illegal drugs through Snapchat have filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., the messaging app's parent company
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Naomi Campbell says brutal killing of pal sparked horrific cocaine battle spiral
London-born Naomi has opened up about her battle with cocaine and alcohol ­addiction early in her career for the new candid documentary called The Super Models
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Police hunt drug-dealing nursery owner after baby killed by fentanyl
Baby Nicholas Dominici died at the Bronx day care and nursery owner Grei Mendez has been charged - but the NYPD are trying to find her husband who was seen to flee the nursery
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Heartbroken partner of Brit found dead with blood on lips in Bali breaks silence
British national Simon Atkin, 68, and Rosemary Thornton, originally from Australia, lived together on Sanur Beach near Denpasar in Bali for 10 years, before tragedy struck and he was found dead on the floor of his villa