Addiction

Duchess of Cambridge visits Wythenshawe's Willows Primary School to support mental health initiative Place2Be.

Pickens accuses son Michael of defamation, invasion of privacy, libel, harmful access by computer and extortion.

Study on rats shows crisps activate reward and addiction centres of the brain.

Increasing number of people around world abusing codeine in ‘hip-hop’ drink that originated in Texas.

Removing Scotland's presence at Westminster might just be the greatest gift ever sent down from the north, says James Kelly.

Australia’s Julius and Sharny Kieser say they are “sick” of fat people complaining about their weight.

Tablet shipments will soon overtake those of traditional PCs, as consumer demand shifts to mobile devices according to Gartner.

US research team study finds laser to prefrontal cortex stops addictive behaviour in rats.

Lindsay Lohan is pregnant! Or so she says

Chinese man spends six years playing online video games, sells online goods to fund habit.

Rule of priestly celibacy called into question by Jorge Bergoglio who admits he was once 'dazzled by a girl at a wedding.'

Controversial surge in tourism in New Mexico city thanks to AMC's popular show

Tearful star recalls regaining consciousness after slipping into coma for three days during alcoholism treatment.

Latest case of anthrax in UK brings European outbreak total to 13.

Drug market shifts rapidly with treatment centres now battling diazepam and mephedrone.

Troubled footballer said to be 'back on track' after battling alcohol problem in Arizona rehab.

Fielder-Civil tells Jeremy Kyle he introduced Winehouse to hard drugs in east London hotel.

Whitney Houston's ex-husband to spend 55 days in prison after breaking probation conditions.

Prime minister calls Booker Prize winner's 'royal breeding vessel' lecture wrong and misguided.

Hope House patron Duchess of Cambridge makes emotional visit to women's addiction centre.

Duchess of Cambridge to make first public appearance during "emotional" visit to Hope House in Clapham.

Troubled singer found dead in her home in Heber Springs, Arkansas, a month after longtime boyfriend died.

The Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting a rehab centre for young mothers with drug and alcohol addictions.

Italian magazine Chi publishes photographs of Kate Middleton's younger sister, Pippa Middleton, hand-in-hand with a mystery man

Italian magazine editor says Mustique holiday pictures of pregnant duchess taken in public place and not scandalous.

Former England football star suffers severe withdrawal symptoms after entering rehab in Arizona.

Wayne Rooney says Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere is the 'closest thing' England have had to their legendary midfielder Paul Gascoigne.

Europe's biggest casino and conference centre is coming to Spain later this year, creating thousands of jobs.

A 10 percent increase in alcohol prices significantly reduced deaths from drinking.

Duchess and baby to visit south London addiction centre later this month.