Cornwall’s only dedicated residential treatment centre for drug and alcohol dependency has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 30 years of transforming lives across the region. Lord Lieutenant Opens Anniversary Celebrations To mark this achievement, Bosence, located near Townshend, hosted two days of celebrations. Significantly, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Edward Bolitho, who has served...
In a groundbreaking shift that reflects changing attitudes towards drinking, non-alcoholic Guinness overtakes its traditional counterpart for the first time in the brand’s history, according to new data from online retailer Ocado. The remarkable milestone shows that 53 per cent of all Guinness deliveries across the UK now consist of Guinness 0.0, the zero per...
Jessica Simpson has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating eight years of living without alcohol with an inspiring message about personal transformation and rediscovery. A Powerful Instagram Reflection The 45-year-old singer and fashion entrepreneur took to Instagram this week to share a deeply personal reflection on how her life has changed since beginning the Jessica Simpson...
A striking new survey has revealed that one in four people across the UK harbour family addiction concerns about a loved one’s drinking. The findings expose the widespread nature of substance worries affecting British households. The representative poll of 2,000 adults found that 26% worry about a partner, relative or friend’s alcohol consumption. Meanwhile, 16%...
A shocking drug treatment gap is leaving millions without essential care, with only one in 12 people worldwide receiving help despite suffering from substance use disorders, the European Union has warned. Speaking at the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, EU representatives revealed that an estimated 64 million people globally need...
New findings from the national Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System reveal concerning patterns amongst regular stimulant users in Australia. In particular, mental health issues have reached unprecedented levels, while polydrug consumption has become the dominant behaviour. According to the 2025 data, drawn from interviews with 690 participants across all capital cities, the findings paint...
A seemingly innocent botanical drink markets itself as a natural mood enhancer. However, it causes widespread Feel Free addiction amongst young adults. The devastating physical and psychological consequences deeply concern health experts. Botanic Tonics manufactures the beverage. They sell it widely across convenience stores and petrol stations. It appears as harmless as kombucha. Yet the...
Horrified congregation members witness Westminster Cathedral drug deals as brazen traffickers sell Class A substances during religious services at Britain’s largest Catholic church. Furthermore, the 130-year-old sacred site now faces an unprecedented crisis with dealers pushing cocaine, heroin, and synthetic ‘spice’ inside holy spaces. Regular worshippers report seeing substances sold from pews whilst Mass continues,...
Action on Smoking & Health (ASH), Britain’s leading anti-smoking charity, has unveiled its most ambitious strategic plan yet, setting bold targets to dramatically reduce smoking rates and create a tobacco-free generation. The ASH tobacco strategy 2025 document, published in August 2025, outlines a comprehensive roadmap designed to free more people from the harms of tobacco...
The US Coast Guard achieved a drug seizure record on Monday, offloading 76,140 pounds of illegal narcotics valued at $473 million at Port Everglades, Florida, marking the largest quantity of drugs ever confiscated in Coast Guard history. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton’s crew offloaded approximately 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana following 19...