Addiction

Durham PCC Ron Hogg backs scheme to allow users to take NHS prescribed drugs in 'shooting galleries'.

Peter Stoker says reports of a krokodil epidemic are greatly exaggerated - but we mustn't be complacent.

Dressed in a Jenny Packham black gown, Kate Middleton dazzled at a charity ball.

Gravestone removed following fake funeral for Breaking Bad fans after complaints it was disrespectful.

Pop star Lady Gaga is waging a fierce battle with Michael Jackson's estate to purchase the medical records of his horrific scalp injuries.

Fears are mounting that the flesh eating drug krokodil is spreading across the US as five cases have been reported in Chicago.

Unlike the modern times when homosexuality is a taboo in most of the countries, in ancient times, some of the societies were pro-transgender males.

Nicki Minaj has silenced the reports that she and actor Zac Efron had a steamy fling over the summer.

As Breaking Bad comes to an end, IBTimes UK looks back on the best moments from the show.

Chief Constable Mike Barton of Durham Police has called for the decriminalisation of class A drugs.

Macaulay Culkin lookalikes on parade as IBTimes UK wonders where the child star is now.

Zac Efron spent five months at a treatment facility to deal with a cocaine problem.

Akintunde Omotehinde allegedly assaulted his 60-year-old mother at their residence in Ajebamidele Area of Ado-Ekiti.

Harry Potter has corrupted Britain by promoting magic that comes from Satan, claim ghost-busting trio.

British supermodel runs out of patience with opposite sex and says she wants to 'be the strong one'.

John the chimpanzee became addicted to booze and fags at Moscow's Kosmos Casino.

Britain has the highest rates of opiate addiction and alcohol dependence in Europe, with postal workers functioning as unsuspecting drug mules.

English-speaking world is worst blighted by drug addiction, compared to areas with more liberal laws.

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan failed to show up at her movie premiere in Italy.

Group 350 Action launches satirical video showing hurricanes named after Michelle Bachmann and Rick Perry.

Researchers say cannabis use during adolescence leads to further addictive behaviours.

Japan health ministry to introduce 'internet fasting camps' to help addicted schoolchildren get engage in more offline communication.

10,000 women admitted to hospital in UK with reaction to prescription drugs, with figure rising 55% over five years.

Troubled star makes candid confession in television interview with talk-show host on Oprah's Next Chapter.

Singer admits his friend prescribes him the 'medical' drug.

An explosive promo of the much awaited interview on OWN featuring Lindsay Lohan has been released.

Ohio man who kidnapped Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight, claimed victims were not virgins and sex was often consensual

Sydney Leathers says she felt manipulated by 'foolish' Democrat former congressman.

FDA mulls increased restrictions following studies showing minty cigarettes are worse than normal kinds.

Sara al-Amoudi accused of being penniless prostitute who conned developers out of £14m flats.