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...
The Government plans to reduce the drink drive limit in England and Wales to match Scotland’s stricter threshold as part of a new road safety strategy expected this autumn, ending the countries’ position as having Europe’s highest drink driving limits. England and Wales currently maintain limits of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood –...
New research from the University of Glasgow has provided compelling evidence about how alcohol consumption affects employment outcomes and economic well-being across the UK. Furthermore, using data from over 230,000 people, the study reveals significant connections between drinking patterns and workplace success. Notably, the research shows particularly concerning implications for men’s employment prospects. Groundbreaking Research...
The Trump administration refuses to publish a comprehensive alcohol health report that found significant links between moderate drinking and various diseases, including cancer, despite three years of taxpayer-funded research. The Biden administration commissioned the Alcohol Intake and Health Study in 2022 to inform new dietary guidelines, but officials who campaigned on making America healthier have...