Drug rehabilitation

I thought I had my drug use under control, but I was fooling myself

After finally overcoming his demons, the country singer is eternally grateful for his wife’s love

“I thought, ‘What a lucky kid, he’s got parents who care,’” one homeless man said.

The teen's shocking treatment in detention sparked a royal commission into the sector.

“Frankly, the best form of welfare is a job.”

The star made the brave confession in an emotional Facebook post.

This number has dramatically dropped in age compared to 10 years ago...

His video has been viewed more than 35 million times – but was it right to film this intimate and heartwrenching moment and post for the world to see? Read why he did it.

The funny man has revealed he's battling a problem with alcohol.

The daughter of the king of rock and roll is apparently desperately seeking help to regain her sobriety.

Shoes on the wrong foot, slept-in uniforms, teeth not brushed, empty lunch boxes are the classic symptoms of children with ice addicted parents, claims Primary School Principal Cheryl McBride.

A 45-year-old man fell 18 floors – 30m – while high on ice and survived.

Drug experts are lobbying to open a drug inhalation room in Sydney so addicts can smoke safely.

In a telling new interview, country music star Keith Urban opens up on his tumultuous past with drug addiction, and how his wife of ten years helped him to become a better man.

From private school girl to an ice addict living in a filthy Melbourne squat, Sarah tells of her arduous battle with addiction.

They’re hidden from mainstream society, leading parallel existences behind bars. But as Clair Weaver and Nick Cubbin discover, as they spend three days in prison, life inside isn't what you’d expect.

He spent $80K on drugs in eight months and dropped to 69kg.

"I'm sure this photo makes a lot of people uncomfortable..." (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)

“Shame doesn't matter right now.”

You know your son is going to end up dead, or severely hurting himself or someone else. There's no first car or university for him, there is just keeping him alive.

As Jacqui Lambie admits her own son is addicted to ice, we investigate the drug's stranglehold on our country towns.

Proving his days of sex tapes and drug busts are over, Rob Lowe is celebrating 25 years of sobriety today.

As Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott announces a new effort to fight ice epidemic sweeping the country. Read The Weekly's full investigation into the country towns destroyed by ice here.

Richard Branson's plea for the lives of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed she has asked Indonesia's attorney-general for a 'prisoner swap' in the 11th hour of Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan's looming executions.

Actress and the wife of Ellen DeGeneres Portia de Rossi reportedly checked into rehab in May.

Experts are warning that now is the time to get educated and talk to your children about the serious effects of cannabis.

Australian swimming champion Geoff Huegill and his wife have apologised to all the people we have let down after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.

Nigella Lawson has broken her silence after her ex-husband sensationally accused her of drug abuse.

Troubled actor Matthew Newton has credited rehab with saving his life. The 34-year-old star checked into the moods unit at Sydney’s Northside West mental health clinic in April after a court ordered him to seek psychiatric care or face criminal action after breaching his Apprehended Violence Order (AVO). Newton spoke to 104.1FM’s Kyle and Jackie […]

Smiling, sober and glowing with good health, Underbelly actor Matthew Newton looks like a new man after leaving rehab to rebuild his life and his relationship. Jonica Bray reports. The sheepish grin spoke volumes when Matthew Newton surfaced after a month in drug and alcohol rehabilitation – he may be embarrassed, but Matt is also […]

Bert and Patti Newton are relieved their troubled son Matthew is finally facing his addiction problems and seeking help – just like Bert did when his world fell apart 40 years ago. Phillip Koch reports. As he battles his demons in a Melbourne clinic, Matthew Newton is not alone. Even in his darkest hour, the […]

The superstar couple face their toughest challenge as Michael’s son is sent to prison, turning their world – and their marriage – upside down. Matthew Denby reports. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ ultimate nightmare came true last week, with the news that the veteran actor’s son Cameron will be spending the next five years behind […]