Real Life Addiction Stories
Advocacy in Addiction Recovery: How to Make a Difference
Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. Advocacy is an essential part of creating change and addressing the root causes of addiction. Whether you’re in addiction recovery yourself or you want to make a difference in your community, there are numerous ways to get involved in advocacy and support addiction recovery.…
Read MoreFirst Zombie Drug Death in the UK
A recent case of the Zombie drug and its deadly effects have been found in the UK, stirring worries about the drug being used widely. The tranquilliser Xylazine is used in veterinary practices to relax muscles and reduce pain in large animals, the use of it as a recreational drug has significantly increased and the…
Read MoreThe Link Between Trauma and Addiction
Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue, often rooted in a person’s past experiences and emotional state. Trauma is one such experience that has been found to be closely linked to addiction. Trauma can cause a variety of emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms that may lead to self-medicating behaviours, including substance abuse. Research shows that…
Read MoreLena Dunham’s Addiction Recovery: Celebrating 5 Years of Sobriety
Lena Dunham is a well-known actress, writer, and director who has been open about her struggles with addiction. In her memoir, “Not That Kind of Girl,” she revealed that she had been addicted to prescription drugs, specifically Klonopin, for many years. Her journey to recovery has been a difficult one, but it has also been…
Read MoreThe Hidden Struggle of TV Presenter Richard Osman: Overcoming Food Addiction
Richard Osman is a well-known TV presenter and, more recently, best-selling author of The Thursday Murder Club. Even though he’s been appearing on our TVs since 2009 on BBC’s Pointless, Osman has only spoken about his struggles with food in recent years. It’s a daily struggle to deal with a food addiction for Richard Osman,…
Read MoreRussell Brand’s Story Through Addiction
Russell Brand has been at the front of sobriety in the public eye for a long time. Despite going through his recovery many years ago, he continues to use his platform, as a comedian, author, actor, and podcaster, to motivate others with his story. Addiction in the Spotlight He has candidly spoken about his journey…
Read MoreRonnie O’Sullivan Championing Addiction Recovery
Ronnie O’Sullivan OBE is known for his achievements in snooker, having just won the World Championship for the 7th time on 2nd May 2022. This win has resulted in him matching Stephen Hendry’s world record for 7 World Titles. However, this is not the only accomplishment Ronnie O’Sullivan has been in the news for. Alongside…
Read MorePaul Mersons Gambling Addiction
On Monday 11th October, Paul Mersons new film ‘Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me’ was aired on BBC One. In this film, Paul talks very openly about his gambling addiction and states that in his lifetime has lost over £7 million due to the addiction. The film is Pauls journey to understanding where his compulsion…
Read MoreTom Hardy explains the problems he had with his addiction
On Friday 10th August 2018, Tom Hardy admitted about his drug addiction and the problems he had with it. Tom Hardy celebrated his 13th year of being sober this year but however says that he must stay in control to ensure it doesn’t take over his life. He quit drugs in 2003 but however turned…
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