If reaching for alcohol feels like a necessity, rather than a choice, it’s a sign you’re suffering from alcohol dependence. But with the support of friends and family, as well as organisations like ...

A new study suggests that taking psychedelic drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms could help overcome alcohol dependency. A survey was sent to 343 people who had experienced problems with alcohol before ...

Jimmy Thistle is now a peer mentor at local charity Motiv8 Addiction Services A man who overcame an addiction to alcohol that spanned two decades said "walking was a great tool" when he initially took ...

Addictions are on the rise in the UK. This raises the likelihood that at some point one or more of your employees will struggle with an addiction such as substance misuse (e.g. drugs or alcohol), ...

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne said he can overcome the demons which saw him admitted to hospital in a drink-fuelled stupor. Paul Gascoigne. Credit: Chris Radburn/PA Archive The 46-year-old, ...

A prescription drug commonly used to treat psoriasis in adults could potentially be used to reduce alcohol consumption and addiction, according to a study. Researchers, including those from Scripps ...

Linda Robson has opened up about her battle overcoming an alcohol addiction, depression and OCD. Detailing the detrimental effect it had on her mental health during Monday's Loose Women, the panelist ...

Bradford Council was one of 28 authorities across the UK to successfully bid for Government cash to tackle the issue. The £1.35m fund will help people with drug and alcohol issues access and secure ...

A supplement derived from cannabis may help alcohol and cocaine addicts overcome their cravings, research suggested in March 2018. Recovering rats given cannabidiol (CBD) are less likely to relapse ...

Set Daily Express as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. The actor, currently starring in A Good Day To Die Hard, stopped drinking in 1988 and insists that he can now ...

A man who overcame an addiction to alcohol that spanned two decades said "walking was a great tool" when he initially took strides to become sober. Jimmy Thistle, who is now a Peer Mentor at Motiv8 ...