Addiction

Sunday, November 23, 2025 steroids addiction bodybuilding health recovery steroidsideffects mentalhealth fitness drugabuse warning

Zak Wilkinson, a 32-year-old bodybuilder from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, endured a harrowing battle with steroid addiction that nearly ended his life. Over more than two years, Zak spent upwards of £35,000 on … Read More

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 wolverhampton rspca animalneglect dogbreeding animalcruelty starvation mentalhealth addiction courtcase rescue

Floors smeared with faeces, bleak surroundings, and no sign of food or water — this was the grim reality inside the Wolverhampton home where five dogs died and four others were rescued, dangerously close to death. Joshua … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 tramadol painkiller sideeffects nhs opioid addiction tolerance hyperalgesia withdrawal painmanagement

Tramadol is a widely prescribed opioid painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain, commonly following injuries or surgeries. Its potency makes it a go-to option when other pain relief methods prove ineffective. … Read More

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NHS GP Dr Amir Khan has issued a strong warning regarding the use of sleeping pills, advising people to “never ever” take them unless in very rare and specific circumstances. Speaking on his podcast, No … Read More

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 drugs toxicity heroin cocaine methadone pregnancy inquest overdose barnsley addiction

A tragic discovery was made when Mark Martin Sinton, 42, and his long-term partner, Claire White, 32, were found dead together in their bedroom. Mark’s mother found the couple after noticing their coats remained … Read More