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...
When Elton John talks about addiction, it’s not just another celebrity soundbite. This is a man who’s lived through the absolute worst of rock and roll excess and emerged not just alive, but triumphant. The Cocaine Chronicles Remember the 1970s LA music scene? Imagine a world so saturated with drugs that you’d need to be...
Something doesn’t add up with teen drug use in America right now. Fewer kids are using drugs than ever before, but more of them are dying from overdoses than we’ve ever seen. The numbers are jarring – drug overdoses now kill more teens than car crashes. And it’s gotten way worse since COVID hit. What’s...
A shocking social media post by Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, widely regarded as ‘The Liver Doc’, has ignited discussions around the dangers of alcohol consumption—even in moderation. The post, shared on platform X, compares the liver of a 32-year-old “weekends only” drinker to that of his teetotaller wife, stirring strong reactions online. Dr Philips’ post...
Ketamine, once a drug found sporadically on the party scene, has seen a significant surge in use across the UK, with a sharp rise in addiction cases. This troubling trend highlights a growing public health concern as young people increasingly turn to the drug. Despite its anaesthetic properties, frequently used in medical settings, ketamine is...
Tony Adams, former footballer and Arsenal legend, has opened up about his battle with addiction and his inspiring road to recovery and emotional growth. Reflecting on the roots of his struggles, Tony credits both genetic predisposition and a childhood marked by fear and loneliness as key factors in his relationship with alcohol. His grandfather’s struggles...
A groundbreaking international anti-narcotics effort has made history with the biggest drug bust to date. Operation Orion, a six-week crackdown involving 62 countries, has disrupted a major drug trafficking network, seizing staggering quantities of illicit substances and rewriting the playbook on the global war on drugs. Pooling together resources from nations including Colombia, Australia, the...