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Alex Powell, a 32-year-old engineer from Gloucester, found himself trapped in an eight-year battle with cocaine addiction that drained £80,000 from his life and left him fighting for survival. What began as an occasional … Read More

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Alex Powell, a 32-year-old engineer from Gloucester, began using cocaine as a weekend pick-me-up to manage gruelling 16-hour workdays. What started as occasional use quickly escalated into an eight-year addiction that cost … Read More

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 addiction codeine recovery opioid weightloss surgery mentalhealth parenting overdose stigma

Abby House, a 36-year-old mother from Gloucester, shares her harrowing journey into codeine addiction following weight-loss surgery. After undergoing a gastric sleeve procedure in 2021, Abby was prescribed codeine for … Read More

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The NHS has issued a vital warning about the safe use of paracetamol, a common over-the-counter painkiller, due to potential risks when combined with specific medications. Many people across the UK rely on paracetamol to … Read More

Sunday, October 26, 2025 drug deaths gloucestershire england wales opioids synthetic overdose publichealth poisoning

Last year, Gloucestershire reported a decrease in drug-related deaths, offering a glimmer of hope amid a troubling national trend. Across England and Wales, however, the situation has dramatically worsened. The total number … Read More