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Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?

Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove

The Guardian - US

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

Lily Ford was in high school when she was first introduced to the source of a years-long addiction that's gripping Australian teenagers into dependence.

AAP

Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

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Canadian nurse Lovedip Sandhu pleads guilty to $55,000 drug fraud, admits addiction as empty syringes, vials found at Quebec home

A former nurse has pleaded guilty to fraud and drug possession after admitting to defrauding a Quebec medical clinic of more than $55,000 to obtain opioid medications.

The Times of India

RFK Jr announces $100m in grants to address homelessness and substance use

Kennedy’s pilot program to offer funding for long-term recovery after Trump signed order related to addiction

The Guardian - US

Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax opens up about lust addiction and quitting weed

The Times of India

Can You Be Addicted to Money? Experts Explain the Warning Signs

We all love having money, but if obtaining it becomes more important than using it to live well, you might want to check your behaviors for signs of addiction.

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What to know about the jury trials of Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube

Hundreds of parents, teens and school districts have claimed social media is intentionally addictive and harmful

The Guardian - US

‘I was talking about her, not him’: Trump admits the real reason he hired his Interior Secretary, and it wasn’t his resume

That's... one way to vet Cabinet picks.

We Got This Covered

Psychedelic therapy gains ground in Europe, under strict conditions

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly supervised therapies. But France is holding back, limiting its use to clinical trials while doctors wait for stronger evidence of its efficacy.

Radio France Internationale

“I turned around and the wall was on fire in just a small area. I unplugged my guitar and a guy opened the side door by the stage, and I went out into the parking lot”: Mark Kendall on Great White’s two big tragedies, and why he welcomed Nirvana's rise

Great White’s legacy has come to be defined by two-fold tragedy – the Station nightclub fire in 2003, and the recent death of vocalist Jack Russell – but when Kendall, who’s currently battling cancer, looks back, he does so with gratitude

Guitar World

Feather Plucking In Parrots Is Not Random. Here Is Why It Happens

Parrots are known for their bright feathers, sharp intelligence, and emotional bonding with humans. So when a parrot starts pulling out its own feathers, the sight can feel heartbreaking and confusing. Many pet parents assume it is just a bad habit or boredom. In reality, feather plucking is often a…

Times Pets

Lamar Odom enters rehab after DUI arrest

Lamar Odom is "taking full responsibility" and being "proactive about his wellbeing".

BANG Premier

TikTok moves to settle in landmark youth addiction trial

The first of its kind trial alleges the ‘attention-grabbing’ design of social media platforms fuelled the 19-year-old plaintiff’s depression and suicidal thoughts

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The Guardian - UK

UK must ‘move now’ to ban social media for under-16s, says Brianna Ghey’s mother

Esther Ghey has previously said she believes her daughter’s social media addiction made her more vulnerable

The Conversation

Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stake

Medical marijuana could soon be reclassified into a medical category that includes prescription drugs like Tylenol with codeine, ketamine and anabolic steroids.

The Independent UK

Gamer sues Fortnite and Minecraft creators over alleged addiction

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The Independent UK

Man sues Minecraft and Fortnite saying they fueled his video game addiction

The plaintiff argues that he experiences withdrawal-like symptoms including anger and property destruction when he doesn’t play his games

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Times Life

Chanakya Niti: How to Read a Man Like a Book

Most women don’t get hurt because men are confusing. They get hurt because they refuse to read what’s right in front of them. Men are actually very simple. Brutally so. What complicates things is hope, fantasy, and the female tendency to emotionally audition for roles we were never cast in.…

The Mary Sue

Woman gets ‘addicted’ to product in bachelorette gift basket. She finds out it’s $26, so she asks the internet for a dupe: ‘It’s cheapest at Costco!’

What started as a harmless little bachelorette party freebie has spiraled into a full-blown beauty dilemma. One tiny bottle of eye drops made this woman feel so good she started using it daily…until she realized her “addiction” comes with a $26 price tag and a very small vial. Now she’s…

International Business Times

Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Begins In California. What It Means For Big Tech

Unlike many cases that settle before reaching trial, this lawsuit is expected to run six to eight weeks, and could involve testimony from senior executives at the companies.

Evening Standard

The seven signs you are addicted to your phone - and how to cut back on screen time

The warning signs you need to watch out for

International Business Times UK

Meta, TikTok, YouTube on Trial in US as 19-Year-Old Claims Addiction Sparked Depression

In a landmark California trial, a 19-year-old is suing Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, claiming their addictive algorithms fuelled her depression and self-harm.

Reason

Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Starts Today in California

In the first social media addiction case to reach a jury, K.G.M. claims TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms are responsible for her depression, anxiety, and poor self esteem.

The Independent UK

Love Island winner to return to rehab to address addiction issues

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