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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Reason

Love Island winner to return to rehab to address addiction issues

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The Independent UK

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Love Island’s Jack Fincham says reality show is not to blame for addiction issues after relapse

‘It’s messed up thousands of opportunities’, admitted Fincham after he returned to rehad

The Independent UK

Love Island fame not to blame for my addiction issues, Jack Fincham says

The reality star will return to rehab.

Evening Standard

Union County review – an affecting Will Poulter lifts quiet addiction drama

The British actor gives a convincing performance as a man going through the drug court system in a grounded look at rehabilitation

The Guardian - US

Lacari suspended by Twitch, permanently banned on Kick after serious on-stream violation

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Natasha Lyonne says she’s relapsed after a decade of sobriety, implores others ‘not to quit before the miracle’

‘Russian Doll’ star has been vocal about her past struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol

The Independent UK

Fire with fire: growing fight to shift booze culture

More than a decade after a rural woman started a charity by sharing her story of alcohol addiction, a movement to reframe boozy bush culture is in high demand.

AAP

FBI launches investigation into Colts owner who took ketamine and other drugs

Jim Irsay, who publicly battled drug addiction, died last May at the age of 65

The Independent UK

Signs your child is addicted to social media – as Lords back ban

Expert-backed advice on what parents need to look out for.

The Independent UK

People with 'binge-watching addiction' are more likely to be lonely, study finds

A new study suggests binge-watching TV can shift from a harmless habit to an addiction when driven by loneliness.

Euronews

Greenland Makes Fun of 'American Culture' by Pretending to be Fentanyl Addicts on TikTok

Greenlanders are mocking U.S. culture in TikTok videos by imitating fentanyl users, a trend sparked by anger over Trump's comments about annexing the island.

International Business Times UK

Snapchat’s parent company settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial

Snap’s chief executive had been due to testify in civil action also involving Meta, TikTok and YouTube

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The Independent UK

Social media addiction's surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

With billions of active users across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms, cutting down on screen time is a common goal for many people

International Business Times UK

NBA Star Lamar Odom Held in Las Vegas After DUI Stop for Alleged Over Speeding

Former NBA Star Lamar Odom has been arrested for DUI in Las Vegas after police alleged he was speeding 41 mph over the limit. Read the full details on his arrest and past struggles.

Clever Dude

Men Are Quietly Losing Thousands on Fantasy Sports—Here’s How It Starts

Fantasy sports may seem like harmless fun, but many men are losing thousands of dollars through daily contests, overconfidence, and emotional chasing. With platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings making it easy to play, the line between entertainment and addiction is blurring fast. Are you someone who enjoys fantasy sports? Here…

International Business Times UK

Tylor Chase Update: Ned's Declassified Cast Break Their Silence On Why They've Finally Given Up

The cast of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide explains why they are no longer offering active help to former costar Tylor Chase amid his ongoing struggle with homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges.

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Roll Call

White House reverses $2 billion cut to mental health, addiction grants

Many of the affected grant programs had bipartisan support and President Donald Trump has supported them in the past.

The Conversation

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use

When you think of tools for studying substance use and addiction, a social media site like Reddit, TikTok or YouTube probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the stories shared on social media platforms are offering unprecedented insights into the world of substance use.

International Business Times

Nick Desimone: Compassionate Care In Mental Health And How Empathy Fuels Long-Term Sobriety And Recovery

In modern addiction and mental health treatment approaches, empathy is increasingly regarded as a core clinical skill.

The Guardian - UK

Football fan took his own life after using illegal ‘predatory’ betting sites, inquest told

Coroner’s court hears how Ollie Long, 36, became ensnared in debt after using offshore operators run by ‘international criminal networks’

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Blasted as The 'Only Baby Ever Worth Choosing Crack Over' For Defending ICE Shooter

US Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer in a traffic shooting, flooding his socials with viral memes referencing his mother's past drug struggles.

International Business Times UK

Nasal Decongestant Spray Addiction: Millions In Britain At Risk Of Dependency, ITV Survey Warns

Millions of Britons face hidden nasal decongestant spray addiction without realising it. ITV's investigation reveals the rebound congestion trap and urgent need for change.

The Conversation

Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain – it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through similar mechanisms.

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