Drug

The convicted drug smugglers are back with their families.

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.

''I now know that it was a form of bulimia but there was no name for it back then.''

Why she wants to change the narrative.

Patti Newton feared she would lose her beloved husband before they made a ‘life or death decision’

The reality TV star was just 26.

Is cannabis really a safe medical alternative to conventional medicine?

And Carlin and Ciarran are at the centre of the drama!

I weaned myself off morphine with cannabis, which I want everyone to know.

The former Bachelorette has been looking rather distressed.

It's been over 13 years since she's stepped on Australian soil.

These evil young women almost destroyed a little Victorian city by peddling an illicit drug to the townsfolk.

I'd move heaven and Earth to give my girl a normal life.

Should drug education include information on how to take drugs more safely?

I gasped in horror when I heard what it was.

My bad choices were leading me to an unexpected place.

I was hiding a shameful secret.

The 19-year-old reached speeds of 80km/h over the limit while trying to evade police.

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

The kilogram of meth stitched into the lining was only discovered because Maria Exposto went through immigration unnecessarily.

Does it force an implication of guilt before he even entered a plea?

“It’s going to be a special event...”

''I felt very humiliated, I felt very angry. It was hard for me to truly believe that it was me.''

There's just one problem...

“Until people know completely what happened they shouldn't be forming opinions.”

The 22-year-old will break her silence in an interview from her Colombian jail cell.

The 22-year-old sobbed as she left court after a judge rejected her plea bargain over drug-trafficking charges.

The 22-year-old was facing at least 20 years otherwise.

Their two and four year old sons also tested positive for methamphetamine.

She’d then have to go under witness protection for her own safety.

“I thought, ‘What a lucky kid, he’s got parents who care,’” one homeless man said.

It's being reported the woman who made racing history has been stood down from riding.

The was 28 charges collectively for the group of seven, police say.

She rejects earlier claims the accused drug-mule was a "tubby" failure.

As a huge ratings war breaks out between Channel 7 and Channel 9 over their upcoming Sunday night exclusives – will people tune in to see her fiancé or her mum and sister’s side of the story?

The accused drug smuggler has been behind bars for over a month now.

The convicted drug smuggler will be deported to Australia after her parole expires in a matter of days.

Comes as prison guard brands her an attention-seeking bully.

Cassie hints at bullying in the notorious jail: "Quite a few of the inmates here, they're very pushy with me..."

Her prison mug shot has also been released.

According to her legal team, Cassie wants Australians to help pay for her defence.

Scott’s anguish was palpable as he addressed the media saying he has “no doubt” Cassie is innocent.

If Cassie maintains her innocence, she faces a sentence of up to 20 years in a Colombian jail.

The young woman from Adelaide remains in custody in Colombia. Colombian police were tipped off by the US.

Cassie Sainsbury’s fiancé has also spoken out about the allegations while her family continue to fear for her safety.

“Cassie is facing 20-25 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. Our hearts break, because we know she is innocent, but stands little chance of proving it in such a corrupt country.”

Former reality star Georgia Tripos is reportedly facing jail time after being arrested for drug syndicating, including ice and cocaine.

Yes, you read right - this poor pup endured what many would consider to be their worst nightmare.

“We need to get innovative and look at alternative therapies to help reduce this burden that is growing among our youth.”

What do you make of it?

After a five-hour seige, police have entered the St Albans home.

The troubled former AFL player was also fined $2400.

A shocking new study has found heavy metals in amongst other toxic additives to be present in herbal medicines sold across Australia.

Can you guess which one?

She also gave permission for him and his friends to use it at her home.

So much so, that the common UTI medications may soon become ineffective...

A Weekly investigation discovers innocent families are getting sick after inadvertently moving into homes once used as illegal drug labs.

The impact of such a dangerous concoction on adolescent minds will leave you shocked…

WARNING: This footage may be upsetting

“I was a heroin addict.”

A 45-year-old man fell 18 floors – 30m – while high on ice and survived.

Drug experts are lobbying to open a drug inhalation room in Sydney so addicts can smoke safely.

Medication is supposed to make us feel better – but what if yours is making you feel worse?

A dream holiday ends in a nightmare.

He was 21. He had a good job, a good car, hobbies, he was a good kid - but gradually, we noticed small changes.

Students as young as ten years old will be taught about ice in a controversial new program.

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.

Hollywood has anointed human growth hormone as the latest anti-ageing miracle drug and some local doctors say it’s enjoying a rise in popularity here. Yet, as Susan Horsburgh reports, is it the elixir of youth or a risky waste of money? Once the domain of the dodgy athlete or the bodybuilder resembling a bag of […]

In his first "clean interview", troubled actor Matthew Newton has opened up about his violent past, and admitted he was completely at fault for assaults on his former girlfriends.

The Queensland police union has sparked controversy by requesting tougher laws that could see pregnant women forced into institutions if they drink alcohol or take drugs. The union wants the power to lock up “risk-taking” mums-to-be to protect their unborn babies. Union president Ian Leavers has argued for the law change in a submission to […]

There’s a shocking black market in Australian schools, with the ADHD drug Ritalin changing hands for up to $20 a pill, reports Jordan Baker. With his HSC looming, the teenager was buckling under the pressure. Nerves and too much coffee left him sleepless, anxious and distracted. By the first exam, he was so strung out, […]

Parents have been warned of the dangers of social networking for years but now there is yet another reason to keep you kids offline — a new study has found that teenagers who use sites like Facebook and Twitter are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs than those who abstain. Researchers from the National […]

Troubled actor Matthew Newton has credited rehab with saving his life. The 34-year-old star checked into the moods unit at Sydney’s Northside West mental health clinic in April after a court ordered him to seek psychiatric care or face criminal action after breaching his Apprehended Violence Order (AVO). Newton spoke to 104.1FM’s Kyle and Jackie […]

Multiple murderer Carl Williams should have been out-of-sight, out-of-mind in maximum security in a Victorian jail. But his ex-wife’s taste for publicity made sure he was not forgotten…either by the public or his equally vicious enemies. Ray Chesterton takes up the story. When it comes to publicity, Roberta Williams can grab a headline as easily […]

The superstar couple face their toughest challenge as Michael’s son is sent to prison, turning their world – and their marriage – upside down. Matthew Denby reports. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ ultimate nightmare came true last week, with the news that the veteran actor’s son Cameron will be spending the next five years behind […]

Michael Douglas’ drug troubled son Cameron has hit rock bottom after he was sentenced to five years’ jail for dealing cocaine and methamphetamine. In front of his famous actor father and a packed courtroom in New York, Cameron admitted his drug-infused downfall had ruined his life. “I made a lot of mistakes … I believe […]

There are new fears for her life with a top secret plan to transfer her from her Bali jail to a remote prison in Java, reports Corby biographer Kathryn Bonella. The nightmare Schapelle Corby has been fearing for the past five years is now a reality, as a secret document outlining her transfer to a […]