AddictionJul 26, 2026
The pervasiveness of opioids across the Bay Area
“It amazes me still that people aren’t aware how prevalent this is…my son Corey, he tells me he sees younger and younger ...
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AddictionJul 26, 2026
LISTEN | How childhood gambling habit destroyed one man’s life
What started as a game with a single one-rand coin at the age of 13 turned into a 32-year gambling addiction that cost *Raymond Phillips his marriage, his career, more than R1m and nearly his life.
AddictionJul 26, 2026
The new pandemic no one talks about: Betting is destroying a generation
While gambling has always existed in one form or another, the rapid growth of online betting platforms, sports gambling, and mobile gaming has transformed it into what many now de ...
AddictionJul 26, 2026
Titan Recovery Center Expands Access to Physician-Led Detox and Residential Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles
Joint Commission-accredited, DHCS-licensed North Hollywood facility provides physician-led ASAM Level 3.7 detox and ASAM Level 3.5 residential care. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 26, ...
AddictionJul 26, 2026
US sports betting nears $300 billion as experts warn of addiction risks
Americans wagered roughly $166 billion on sports in 2025, more money than the country's film, music, book and museum industries generated combined.Box office revenue is expected to reach ...
AddictionJul 26, 2026
Could Ibogaine Therapy Be the Game-Changing Addiction Treatment We’ve Waited For?
Spread the loveImagine a single treatment that could help someone break free from the crushing grip of addiction, potentially alleviating the symptoms of PTSD, and even lifting the heavy veil of ...
AddictionJul 26, 2026
Uncovering the Truth: The Costly Fight Over Video Game Addiction Lawsuit Settlements
Spread the loveIt’s a familiar scene for many parents: a child glued to a screen, immersed in a digital world, seemingly oblivious to anything else. For years, we’ve chalked it up to kids being kids, ...
AddictionJul 25, 2026
‘I wasn’t addicted to one drug. I was addicted to not being sober’
Alasdair Gill: ‘I wasn’t addicted to one drug. I was addicted to not being sober’ - INTERVIEW: The son of AA Gill and former home secretary Amber Rudd, chef Alasdair Gill grew up in the shadow of his ...
AddictionJul 25, 2026
Addiction ages the brain almost as fast as alzheimer’s, scientists find
Nearly 49,000 individuals had an MRI scan and their data were used to draw these conclusions which were published in PLOS Medicine. Scientists used 45,900 healthy brain scans which were mostly from ...
AddictionJul 25, 2026
Sam Docherty reveals the depth of his gambling addiction — and what pulled him away from it
Sam Docherty has admitted to losing more than $50,000 over five years while in the midst of his gambling addiction.
AddictionJul 25, 2026
Houston man, 2 others sentenced in $4.8M Medicare billing scheme for opioid addiction services
The men ran falsely billed taxpayer-funded health programs for almost $5 million.
AddictionJul 25, 2026
Punjab highlights women’s role in anti-drug campaign as families drive addiction recovery
In Punjab, women are central to the anti-drug campaign as they support recovery for those battling addiction.
AddictionJul 25, 2026
Gambling addiction fueled former attorney's theft of more than $300,000 from clients
MANHATTAN BEACH - A gambling addiction fueled a former attorney's theft of more than $300,000 from former clients who were expecting money from settlements and other court matters, prosecutors said.
AddictionJul 25, 2026
One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds
Hebrew University researchers found low body esteem and problematic social media use were the strongest risk factors. "We wanted to understand the psychological factors," they told the Post.
AddictionJul 25, 2026
Leveraging fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy for community drug checking to bridge clinical care and harm reduction services: case report
The opioid overdose crisis parallels the rise of numerous adulterants in the unregulated drug supply. Harm reduction programs have responded by expanding drug checking services, which chemically analyze street-based…
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Durham PCC leads fight against gambling harm at frontline and national levels
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen, has spoken out on the urgent need for policy reform to address gambling-related crime.
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Leadership vacuum: Agencies in New York and beyond pass the buck on opioid cash oversight
Companies accused of recklessly marketing and distributing prescription opioid painkillers are paying roughly $58 billion to settle lawsuits over their role in fueling the addiction crisis. It’s a pot ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Mississippi opioid settlement addiction response projects could face further delays
Members of Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council are scrambling to ensure millions of dollars they oversee can actually be used for awarded addiction-response projects.
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Understanding the Many Paths to Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery takes many forms based on individual needs. This includes mental health support and long-term care that promotes lasting progress.
AddictionJul 24, 2026
'Bogus' addiction clinic claims led to prison terms in $4.8M Medicare, Medicaid fraud case
Texas CEO and two Kentucky staffers at Kentucky Addiction Centers got prison for a $4.8M Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme, including using a doctor’s elderly father’s credentials to bill and ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
'Jersey Shore' star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino opens addiction recovery center in Matthews
Reality TV star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is bringing his recovery mission to the Charlotte area with the opening of a new addiction treatment center in Mecklenburg County. Sorrentino, best ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Georgia among top states for gambling losses, survey finds
According to the survey, Georgia ranks seventh in the nation for the highest "worst day" gambling losses, with an average single-session loss of $6,562 per person.
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Expert Warns Sports Betting Addiction is Rising as Mobile Wagering Expands
The article points to a sharp expansion in the legal market, saying the number of states with legal sports betting grew from 1 in 2017 to 38 by 2024. It also cites reporting that gambling-disorder ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
The cost of treating addiction in Maine’s jails
Contracts from the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services showed that since 2022, 10 of the agencies that run jails have received nearly $5.2 million from the Department of Health ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Maryland to receive $13 million in opioid settlements with drugmakers
BALTIMORE — Maryland will receive more than $13 million as part of a multistate settlement with seven opioid manufacturers accused of helping fuel the nation’s opioid epidemic, Attorney General ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Attorney General Brown Announces $13 Million in Settlements with Seven Opioid Drug Manufacturers
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced finalized national opioids settlements with seven opioid drug manufacturers – Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus – that ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Opinion: The drug policy debate’s common ground: Better treatment and recovery
Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.
AddictionJul 24, 2026
The drug policy debate’s common ground: Better treatment and recovery
Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Senate Democrats criticize AG’s office for not disbursing opioid settlement money
Iowa Senate Democrats criticized the state attorney general’s office Thursday for not distributing money from the Opioid Settlement Fund to organizations focused on opioid addiction treatment and ...
AddictionJul 24, 2026
Harborstone Point Advisors Helps Treatment Centers Improve Revenue Cycle Performance and Scale Sustainable Growth
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2026 / Harborstone Point Advisors today announced the continued expansion of its advisory services for behavioral health and addiction treatment ...