EntertainmentMitch Winehouse's rehab plans need a fixWhen a bereaved father made a public plea for more rehab clinics this week, he was probably unaware of the war of words that has engulfed the addictions debate over the past 10 years.03 Aug 12:10 AM
WorldAmy Winehouse died after 'Ecstasy binge' (+ photos, video)Amy Winehouse reportedly died in her Camden home after wild drinking sessions and an Ecstasy binge.24 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldThousands dying in krok's torturous grip'Epidemic' of cheap synthetic opiate use sees Russian drug addicts slowly rot from the inside.24 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionTim Lott: Facebook 'crystal meth of the cyberworld'So why am I still on Facebook when millions have logged off for good over the past month alone?20 Jun 02:22 AM
WorldAussie cop's death ignites policing debateThe death of a Gold Coast police officer has left Australians struggling how to deal with crime.03 Jun 12:54 AM
EntertainmentAmy Winehouse's alcoholic lifestyle killing her - reportsAmy Winehouse has been told to quit drinking or die.31 May 08:17 PM
Telecommunications<em>Nick Smith: </em>Porn? No, romance is the real riskThe recent flurry of gosh-how-shocking stories about female consumption of pornography is emblematic.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe fatal cost of addiction for totA 14-month-old girl has died at the hands of her mother, who was seeking help for substance abuse. 16 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentKurt Cobain, a hero with the smell of teen spiritNirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died nearly 20 years ago. But the legend of the tragic rocker lives on - his life of triumph, conflict and addiction is the centre of a comic novel.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBooze and bad behaviourHave we reached a point where our best-known sports and TV personalities can no longer step out for night on the town without being targeted by celeb-baiting yobs?12 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldEcstasy does not damage brain, robust study saysPrevious drug surveys exaggerated, claims professor who selected subjects carefully20 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessRestaurant manager in jail for theft of $140,000A restaurant manager created an elaborate scheme so he could steal nearly $140,000 from his employer to feed his gambling addiction.17 Feb 04:30 PM
