Expert Advice for a Sober and Enjoyable Christmas
A psychotherapist reveals how ditching alcohol can lead to a more meaningful and less stressful festive season. Learn how planning and realism can support your sobriety goals.
A psychotherapist reveals how ditching alcohol can lead to a more meaningful and less stressful festive season. Learn how planning and realism can support your sobriety goals.
UK gambling addiction charities warn of service collapse without emergency government funding. Delays in a new mandatory levy system threaten vital support for thousands. Read the full story.
Comedian Iain Lee reveals how the intense pressure of ITV's I'm A Celebrity led to a drug relapse after 13 years sober. He now works as a counsellor and calls for better mental health support on reality TV.
All ten seasons of the beloved Danish period drama 'Seaside Hotel' are now streaming on Channel 4. Hailed as a nostalgic masterpiece, it's the perfect escape for fans of Downton Abbey.
Slough Town player-manager Scott Davies opens up about his past gambling addiction that derailed his pro career and his current mission to educate young players, as he leads the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
The story of Mr DeepFakes, the AI porn hub that humiliated countless women. Investigators reveal how governments failed to act as the site's creators grew bolder.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
A determined group of women, led by barrister Susie Alegre, successfully campaigned to criminalise the creation of deepfake pornography in the UK. Discover their story and the new legal protections.
Experts explore whether 'love addiction' is a valid term for destructive romantic patterns, its symptoms, causes, and paths to healthier relationships. Discover the debate.
New research shows Australia's credit card betting ban had minimal impact on high-spending gamblers, who simply switched payment methods. Experts call for stronger action.
A new documentary follows Norwegian teens trading smartphones for husky sledges in subzero wilderness to combat social media's toxic pressures. In UK cinemas 5 December.
A 14-year-old's vaping addiction led to unknowingly smoking Spice. New research shows 25% of vapes in some UK schools contain the synthetic 'zombie drug'. Learn the dangers.
Music icon John Legend reveals he had to negotiate with a porn producer named Johnny Legend to secure his famous stage name, avoiding a trademark battle. Discover the full story.
EastEnders spoilers reveal Harry Mitchell's drug overdose after his father Teddy takes blame for murder. Can Nicola save her son? Full story details here.
New Australian research reveals alcohol and gambling are implicated in 70% of domestic violence cases. Urgent policy reform needed to address addiction-driven family violence.
Cancel your weekend plans. The BBC's gripping 2015 police drama Cuffs, starring Ashley Walters, is now streaming on Netflix. This eight-part Brighton-set series is the perfect binge.
Discover how one couple bridges the digital gap: she's read 57 books, he's binge-watched Selling Sunset. Their secret? Listening and enjoying their differences. Read their story.
The Crown Prosecution Service unveils a five-year plan to improve casework and recognise the full spectrum of abuse in crimes against women and girls. Discover how new training aims to transform prosecutions.
New documentary Folktales follows Norwegian teens trading social media anxiety for survival skills in the Arctic wilderness. Can nature cure digital addiction?
The Princess of Wales champions empathy for those battling addiction, urging society to replace shame with support during Addiction Awareness Week. Join the conversation.
The Princess of Wales urges compassion for addiction, revealing 53% of Brits are affected. Join the conversation to break the stigma and support recovery.
Discover the legacy of John Lewis, the British scientist behind buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid addiction that has helped millions worldwide.
Nicôle Lecky's new BBC drama Wild Cherry explores privileged youth and online secrecy with compelling mother-daughter dynamics. Stream now on BBC iPlayer.
ITV's 2014 true crime drama 'The Widower', starring Sheridan Smith, flies up the Netflix UK top 10. Discover why this chilling story of Malcolm Webster is captivating audiences.
A revolutionary approach to neonatal abstinence syndrome treats mothers and infants together, achieving 95% recovery rates while challenging traditional foster care outcomes.
Beauty mogul Trinny Woodall reveals her harrowing journey through drug addiction in her 20s, losing six friends in recovery and finding strength through sobriety. Read her powerful story.
Channel 4's new psychological thriller Summerwater, dubbed 'Scotland's White Lotus', has viewers divided. Some praise the intriguing drama, while others find it too strange. Watch now on All 4.
Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite tearfully opens up about his five-year illegal steroid addiction, revealing how it impacted his mental health and led to suicidal thoughts. Read his powerful story.
Exclusive look at London's pioneering Cannabis Clinic for Patients with Psychosis as experts warn of mental health crisis linked to high-potency cannabis use across the UK.