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Former child star Blake Garrett dies from accidental fentanyl overdose
The 33-year-old's mother said her son had 'turned things around' after a rocky patch.
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The alcohol damage you can reverse in midlife
Telegraph: Experts say blood pressure and heartbeat can improve within weeks of quitting.
'Somewhat reckless': Drug dealer caught after using own name to sell stolen items online
The car dealer has been jailed on drugs, weapon and receiving charges.
'Too much cannabis and meth': Driver hit stationary car, injuring woman
Ross Peter Guy’s blood showed cannabis 20 times over the high-risk limit.
After I was made redundant, I started drinking three bottles of wine a night
Telegraph: Graham Walters' job loss sparked a personal crisis. Here's how he recovered.
Nick Reiner seeks trust fund money for parents’ murder defence
US court papers say Reiner was due half the trust fund at age 30.
Cara Delevingne opens up on addiction, relapse and finding recovery
She described suffering hallucinations and suicidal thoughts in her teens.
Shia LaBeouf sentenced to probation after bar assault guilty plea
His lawyer said the actor wants to focus on family, work and new projects.
5 ways daily cannabis use can affect your body and mind
Washington Post: Experts still don't know what safe daily use is for the average person.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Altman over ChatGPT harm to minors
Attorney-General James Uthmeier seeks US$10,000 per alleged violation.
Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dies aged 43
Bear Brown said his brother’s body was found in a Washington state river.
'I've been to hell and back': How Nix Adams turned loss and addiction into Celebrity Treasure Island win
The social media star credits her late son for her strength to claim reality show victory.
Web of deception: Office administrator stole $188k using fake invoices and payslips
Rachel Lamberth blamed an out-of-control gambling addiction for the offending.
Friends scripts among items in auction of Matthew Perry's personal belongings
The auction aims to raise money for the Matthew Perry Foundation.
I was drunk at work every day for 15 years
Telegraph: Jamie Klingler's epiphany came after a particularly humiliating meeting.
'I was afraid to sleep': Parents who see themselves in the Reiner family tragedy
Washington Post: Some families are watching the case with dread – could this happen to us?
How police turned the tables, trolled young scammer who stole $200k
The fraudster should have been more careful about what website he gave his credentials to.
‘Tired of fighting the war within’: Ex-Warriors star's addiction, homelessness battle
He has recently signed a deal with World Bare Knuckle Fighting.
I blamed alcohol for getting breast cancer. Was I wrong?
Telegraph: Dr Liz O’Riordan knew her guilt was irrational, but it was hard to shake.
Struggling with phone addiction? Try these remedies
New York Times: Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits.
'I was army crawling around my house': How nangs left a woman partially paralysed
The 31yo says inhaling up to 2400 canisters a day caused permanent spinal cord injuries.
'Distorted': Man high on meth car-jacks vehicle with kids strapped inside
Zahn Reidy's near 12-hour spree cost his victims more than $30,000.
Maradona was ‘bipolar’, had ‘narcissistic’ disorder, psychologist tells death trial
Psychologist Carlos Diaz said Maradona had three chronic mental conditions.
Dad smirks in court as he admits killing his 11yo son and girlfriend
Multiple experts found any mental issues were from his voluntary substance abuse.
‘His lips were turning blue’: New book details Sir Mick Jagger’s near-death experience
Rolling Stone was revived with mouth-to-mouth after his lips turned blue.
Safety and parking squeeze: CBD businesses push taskforce for urgent action
A survey found 86% of Whangārei businesses felt trading was getting tougher.
Former gang member left violence, shoot-outs behind – but his past caught up with him
Daniel Ngatai says he's a changed man but it wasn't enough to keep him out of prison.
Man in $200k drug plot claims he was under sway of violent older woman
Dillon Havill imported the drugs inside packages of nuts and British confectionery.
UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008
Smoking causes about 75,000 deaths a year in England and one quarter of cancers.
I left my own wedding to go to the pub. This is how I overcame my alcohol addiction
Telegraph: After years of blackouts, Della Galton was forced to confront her drinking.