3 h. ago Gamer, 25, develops terrifying 'dropped head syndrome' from looking at his phone too much

Japanese medics have warned young people to be aware of the dangers of prolonged smartphone use after treating a 25-year-old man whose gaming habit led him to develop dropped head syndrome.

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19 h. ago Man left with 'dropped head syndrome' after addiction battle over many years

The 23-year-old man developed the condition usually seen in patients suffering from neuromuscular disorders like motor neurone disease. due to substance abuse.

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21 h. ago Man suffers 'dropped head syndrome' after battling one addiction for years

A 23-year-old man has been pictured with a condition known as floppy head syndrome where his neck had become severely deformed and he required surgery in Iran

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25 h. ago Bradley Wiggins' drug addiction had son fearing his death as he was 'high most of the time'

Sir Bradley Wiggins is one of the greatest Olympians in British history, but the cycling legend endured a difficult period where he was battling an addiction to drugs

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26 h. ago Sir Bradley Wiggins' son 'feared he'd die' as he became a cocaine addict after retiring

Sir Bradley Wiggins has admitted he battled a cocaine addiction as he struggled to come to terms with life after sport - leaving his son to become worried for his life

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27 h. ago Sir Bradley Wiggins reveals battle with cocaine addiction after cycling retirement

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has helped his recovery

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27 h. ago Man, 23, develops shocking 'dropped head syndrome' after battling addiction to one habit for years

An unnamed man has been diagnosed with dropped head syndrome, which sees his head and neck stuck at a 90-degree angle, after years of heavy drug abuse.

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28 h. ago Bradley Wiggins details battle with cocaine addiction: ‘I was walking a tightrope’

The five-time Olympic gold medalist has revealed he spiralled into the problem after retiring in 2016

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3 d. ago Danny Dyer reveals how a letter from his daughter Dani made him stay in rehab as he battled drug addiction

Danny Dyer has shared how a letter from his eldest daughter Dani made him stay in rehab when he was there to tackle his drug addiction.

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1 week ago BBC snooker's John Virgo saw home repossessed as he battled addiction and two failed marriages

John Virgo is one of the most recognisable voices in snooker and has been part of the BBC's coverage of the sport for over 30 years, but his life has been marred by addiction

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1 week ago Sir Bradley Wiggins unrecognisable and looks more like WWE wrestler in huge body transformation

Sir Bradley Wiggins has been showing off his new muscular physique as he looks to put his personal woes behind him after being declared bankrupt and battling addiction

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2 w. ago Heartbreaking truth about former child star Sophie Nyweide's drug addiction battle prior to shock death at 24

Former child star Sophie Nyweide struggled with drug addiction but 'had hope' prior to her shock death at 24.

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2 w. ago Hamilton to discover 15 point deduction appeal just 24 hours before Championship season finale

Accies sank to the bottom of the Championship and will suffer the drop if the appeal is unsuccessful

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3 w. ago Jason Isaac's request to wife after getting clean from decades

After decades battling drug and alcohol addiction, White Lotus star Jason Isaacs made a heartfelt request to his wife as he later found joy in the "simple happiness in simple things"

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4 w. ago Shocking photos show mother's downward drug spiral over two decades: From trying pills and acid for the first time to a £900

Caroline Winyard, 47, from Staffordshire, battled a 26-year addiction to hard drugs that began when she was just 18 after falling in with the wrong crowd.

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4 w. ago Shocking photos mother's downward drug spiral over two decades: From trying pills and acid for the first time to a £900

Caroline Winyard, 47, from Staffordshire, battled a 26-year addiction to hard drugs that began when she was just 18 after falling in with the wrong crowd.

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