Addiction

The actor wants to set the record straight

I thought I had my drug use under control, but I was fooling myself

An ice addiction left, Binni Lee, 29, giving up on life but a pregnancy test helped her to get clean, find her purpose again and now she is helping others turn their lives around.

I survived a gambling addiction, now I'm warning others.

Taydam Knowles, 23, Adelaide, South Australia, shares her real-life story of growing up amid the chaos of her parents addiction. Today, she speaks freely about this experience to help others.

My life changed thanks to my son.

''I'm thankful for all the people who helped me at the right moments.''

The MasterChef judge on the moment he knew Lauren was The One.

Often buried deep within, trauma from childhood can stay with us throughout adulthood. The good news? Help is available.

The mother and businesswoman is baring her life’s losses in her new memoir Lisa in the hope it will help others.

One glass was never enough for me.

''It's not easy, it's vulnerable, but it's also really powerful.''

Why she wants to change the narrative.

Addiction, like trauma, can run in families. Yet those very same families can be empowered to turn an addict’s life around.

The Australian comedian has a new lease on life

Thinking back to my behaviour sent a shudder down my spine...

The ironman says he was a boozing, womanising fame addict!

Val*, 58, Gosford, NSW shares how she went to extreme lengths to keep her grandkids safe.

Funny lady Fiona O’Loughlin has battled wild beasts in the jungle and her own inner demons, and now the thoroughly besotted new grandmother is finally sober.

“I reckon if I didn’t have my daughter at that particular point, I might not be here.”

Despite being one of Hollywood’s most loving, and most stable couples, Keith admits he “sucked” at relationships before Nicole – and his drinking was to blame.

My bad choices were leading me to an unexpected place.

One guest claims she was filmed looking for a dealer while pregnant.

After being diagnosed with a prolapsed disc in her spine, Joeleen became addicted to her prescription pain medication. Here, she shares her difficult journey...

She’s beautiful, talented and was one of the most followed people on Instagram, but Selena Gomez is the first to admit her life isn't as perfect as it may seem...

Medications containing codeine could no longer be available over the chemist counter but instead require a visit to your GP.

Over a decade after her ex Patrick McDermott mysteriously vanished at sea, Olivia Newton-John reveals her theory on what happened.

From private school girl to an ice addict living in a filthy Melbourne squat, Sarah tells of her arduous battle with addiction.

Feeling sentimental, Paris Jackson has given the world a glimpse inside her notoriously private childhood.

The "miracle" medication that was supposed to relieve these women's debilitating illness has had unexpected side effects which have ruined their lives. Now, they're fighting back.

Without a fuss or any notice, Duchess Catherine made a secret visit to a women’s prison on Friday to meet with victims of addiction.

"I'm sure this photo makes a lot of people uncomfortable..." (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)

She’s been flaunting a happy and healthy lifestyle in recent months but behind the scenes, former Australian Idol winner has been battling with gripping addiction.

How often does one glass turn into two, or two into four until you wake up next day with a blurry hangover.

Tom Hardy is known as Hollywood’s hard man but the actor has spoken about his long battle with substance abuse which once consumed his life.

Proving his days of sex tapes and drug busts are over, Rob Lowe is celebrating 25 years of sobriety today.

Around 70 per cent of Australians will gamble at some point this year. In 2009 we spent $12 billion on the pokies alone. For most it’s the odd flutter for fun, but for problem gamblers it can mean the end of their career, family and even life. So how can you detect problem gambling? They […]

Ravaged by years of alcoholism, Gale Lamont was at rock bottom when she started a very special choir that ended up saving her life. Three years ago, Gale Lamont spent Christmas alone in a darkened room, surrounded by empty bottles and overflowing ashtrays. Her 50th birthday was just a month away. She had been trying […]

I have been married for 17 months and I am now wondering if I have made a mistake and if I should stay or go. This is mine and my husband’s second marriage. We get along very well, but recently have had several incidences that have left me wondering if I have done the right […]

Mick was my first love; we met when we were both 19 while taking a year off before attending university. We were together for two years, he was my first boyfriend and I was his first girlfriend. We shared many firsts throughout those years; first kiss, first sexual encounter, first heartbreak and I was certain […]

Every day around Australia, thousands of people are bravely battling addiction. This cruel human affliction is not just reserved for ‘hard-core’ drug or alcohol abusers. The reality is that any of us can potentially become addicted to anything. “There are many and varied reasons why someone develops an addiction, and it’s a very complex issue,” […]

Simone Callahan just can’t resist her bad-boy ex, Shane Warne. Phillip Koch reports the couple couldn’t hide their passion during the Melbourne Cup carnival. It was almost like 10 years of public humiliations, allegations of cheating and front-page phone scandals had never happened, as a besotted Simone Callahan stayed glued to her former husband’s side […]

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse apparently plans to meet up with estranged husband Blake Fielder-Civil so she can resolve their issues. Meanwhile Blake — who was released from prison in February after serving a 15 month sentence for assault and trial-fixing — wants to see Amy too… along with £5 million (AU$10.6 million) of her money. […]

**By Patrice Fidgeon The former Bardot singer breaks her silence on her secret stint in rehab for marijuana addiction.** She became famous as the outspoken, sassy member of girl group Bardot, but six months ago Katie Underwood was a shadow of her former self. After her marriage split, Katie — a self-confessed “recreational” marijuana user […]

Shane reveals how he turned to drink after his marriage split — and how Michael Clarke saved him. Shane Warne has made a shock disclosure about his personal demons, revealing the role that alcohol played in the collapse of his marriage to wife Simone. In a candid interview, the cricketing great admitted he battled a […]

Former The Brady Bunch favourite Maureen McCormick reveals how her lifestyle took her to rock bottom. In a shocking new tell-all book, one time TV sweetheart Maureen McCormick has revealed how she secretly battled drugs after her The Brady Bunch fame faded, and even traded sex for cocaine as her life hit rock bottom. In […]

Just days after being arrested for DUI, Heather Locklear has attended her first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Los Angeles. The Melrose Place star was arrested last Saturday after she stumbled through a supermarket, climbed behind the wheel of her BMW and began driving erratically through the carpark, causing a concerned witness to call 911. Despite […]

I am addicted to shopping. I will go to extreme lengths to get the latest fashion trend. But nothing compares to what I did for my latest fashion fix. I was at lunch with friends in the city and we decided to stop in at the local boutiques for some retail therapy. We entered a […]