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New figures have suggested that alcohol addiction problems are a major issue in the Lothians region of Scotland, with 16 people per day being prescribed with medication to help them kick the habit.
Suggestions that the NHS should provide people with drug addictions the drugs that they need as a way of controlling the problem may not work for everyone, it has been claimed.
EastEnders star nearly lost her son to social services due to her cocaine addiction.
Robbie Williams admits drug addiction was "damn serious"
A new TV program that offers live roulette gambling has been criticised by politicians and campaigners, who say it will lead to a rise in problem gambling and addiction.
The recession is driving people to abuse alcohol and drugs, a Sheffield charity reports.
More and more people are seeking advice and support for cocaine addiction in Ireland, a new report suggests.
Individuals who have become addicted to gambling must be given the correct treatment instead of being made into criminals, an expert has argued.
A number of Scottish constituencies are witnessing alcohol-related deaths many times above the national average, it has been reported.
Addicts encouraged to kick the habit by charity via text message.