BBC Health News'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab 19 October 2026For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.Charity offers to meet James McClean over therapy comments 19 October 2026Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs 19 October 2026The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say 19 October 2026Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close 19 October 2026The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds 19 October 2026Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game? 19 October 2026Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US 18 October 2026The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary 18 October 2026Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay 18 October 2026The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.
