Drug Abuse

Drugs To Blame For Biggest Rise In Homeless Deaths Since Records Began

“Behind these statistics are human beings, who like all of us, had talents and ambitions,” Crisis chief says.
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These MRI Scans Show What Regular Cocaine Use Can Do To The Brain

This man was treated in intensive care for inflammatory leucoencephalopathy – a disease of the brain's white matter.
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Labour Is Determined To End The Vicious Cycle Of Substance Abuse Harming Children

Helping vulnerable children impacted by alcohol and drugs is a mission close to my heart – under a Labour government, drug and alcohol addiction services will no longer be a neglected, under-resourced service.
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Former Addict Warns Fellow Parents About Using Public Baby Changing Tables With ‘Black Marks’ On Them

"See those black marks? Those are from burnt spoons. Addicts use them to shoot up."
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It Took Surviving For Eight Days In Freezing Temperatures And Losing My Feet To Overcome My Meth Addiction

I was stalked by wolves, slept in snowfields with no shelter, fell into a raging river and was nearly swept over an eighty foot waterfall. I had survived in those conditions longer than anybody else on record. They called me The Miracle Man
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Gaming Disorders Are Real But Diagnosing It Properly Will Be Key, Warns Expert

The World Health Organisation will officially recognise gaming addiction this year.
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Most Of The People On The Queen's New Year Honours List Are Celebrating, But My British Empire Medal Is Bitter Sweet

I would swap it in a heart-beat to get my daughter Hester back
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This Group Of People Have Benefitted Most From The UK Smoking Ban

And it isn't smokers... 🚬
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Sure You're Not A Binge Drinker? You Might Be Surprised

Uh-oh.
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A Scientist Has A Remarkable Plan To Harness The Billions Of Cigarette Butts We Drop Every Year

This is absolutely incredible.
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