Prescriptions for ADHD medication in Australia have exploded by 300% in a decade. Nearly half a million Australians now take these drugs daily. Medical clinics charge thousands for rapid diagnosis. TikTok influencers list symptoms like horoscopes. Something isn’t adding up. The most studied childhood mental health condition in history has become big business. With 470,000...
Marottichal, a village in Kerala, India, has undergone a remarkable transformation, shaking off its tumultuous past as a hub for alcoholism and gambling. Today, it is hailed as the “Chess Village of India,” with the majority of its 6,000 residents proficient in the game. This change began in the late 1980s when local resident Charaliyil...
Kev Rafferty, a former addict, credits North Yorkshire Horizons for saving his life and helping him overcome severe alcohol dependency. Once consuming up to 20 cans of lager daily, Kev turned his life around after confronting his struggles through support from the charity’s hubs. Now a volunteer, Kev offers aftercare to nearly 1,000 individuals striving...
Former heavyweight boxer Neil Kirkwood has shared his remarkable story of overcoming a 20-year battle with alcoholism and obesity. At his lowest point, the 55-year-old from Barnsley was drinking three bottles of vodka daily, weighed nearly 40 stone (254kg), and faced a dire warning from his doctor that “one more drink” could end his life....
The Devastating Scale of Australia’s FASD Crisis Australia holds a troubling distinction in the global health landscape, maintaining one of the highest rates of prenatal alcohol exposure worldwide. As of 2023, 28% of women continue to consume alcohol during pregnancy, representing a significant improvement from 42% in 2013 but still affecting approximately 90,000 births annually....
Robert Davies, 42, from Caerphilly, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for violently raping a 14-year-old girl whom he manipulated with fear, alcohol, and crack cocaine. The Newport Crown Court heard how Davies exploited the vulnerable teenager, a registered missing person, by coercing her into his home, car, and a friend’s flat, ensuring...
Brandon Danielson’s story haunts the medical community. Just 27 years old, newly married and house-hunting with his high school sweetheart, Brandon died in September 2019 after a severe bout of vomiting triggered catastrophic organ failure. The culprit? Daily use of high-THC cannabis concentrates. His death certificate lists a condition many doctors are still learning to...
A study published in JAMA Network Open has uncovered disturbing trends in mental health treatment following cannabis legalisation, raising serious concerns about the broader psychological impact of liberalised cannabis policies. While advocates have celebrated decreased benzodiazepine prescriptions, a careful analysis of the data reveals a more complex and potentially alarming picture of deteriorating mental health...
Lily Allen, 39, has entered a US trauma clinic after her marriage to actor David Harbour collapsed. The singer, known for her candidness about her turbulent past, has faced significant personal struggles in recent months. Sources reveal that the breakdown left her close to a nervous breakdown, prompting her to seek professional help to address...
Sir Anthony Hopkins has marked 49 years of sobriety with a heartfelt message to his fans, reflecting on the “fatal day” that changed his life forever. Celebrating his 87th birthday, the Oscar-winning actor took to Instagram to share his powerful story and encourage others battling alcohol addiction to seek help. Hopkins recalled the moment that...