Design For Life I’m addicted to social media, but don’t want to give it up entirelyThis week, expert Louize Carroll advises a reader who needs social media for work, but is exasperated by the sheer amount of time they inevitably end up spending on it
Big Read How cocaine became Ireland’s drug of choiceOnce seen as the recreational drug of the wealthy, cocaine has become a ubiquitous presence among every social and economic group in Ireland – including teenagers – and is ordered via text or social media. What is behind the popularity of the Class A drug?
Design For Life Should I stay in a relationship with my boyfriend who’s being treated for drug addiction?This week, psychotherapist Siobhán Murray advises a reader who is not sure whether there is a future for her and her boyfriend after a drugs relapse
Gambling Addiction has become a ‘toxic’ issue for gambling industry, says Paddy PowerThe public face of the bookmaking giant went on to say that reputational problems had made being in the industry less ‘fun’
Elaine Byrne: The only difference between a drugs victim and a ‘junkie’ is their addressFor as long as we empathise only with middle-class addicts, we will fail to tackle crises like the ‘tsunami’ of crack cocaine in the less leafy green suburbs
Bookies to ban credit card betting as part of new voluntary code of conductAs the government prepares to update gambling laws, Irish bookmakers are moving towards self-regulation
Elaine Byrne: Why the Biden story we need to hear now is that of HunterIf the son of the world’s most powerful politician can publicly acknowledge his dependency struggles, it may encourage others to do likewise – especially here in Ireland