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Safer Internet Day: Is my child addicted to social media?

Internet and addiction experts tell Lisa Salmon what parents need to look out for to judge whether their child is addicted to social media or not.

The Independent UK

Love Island star Jack Fincham reveals suicide attempt after spending £1m on 'drugs, booze and gambling'

The influencer, 32, revealed his addictions ‘destroyed everything’ and he ‘feels like a failure’

Evening Standard

Can we break the anxiety habit?

Writer and therapist Owen O’Kane believes we have become addicted to feeling anxious. Here, he explains how he learned to manage his fears

The Guardian - UK

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America is expected to bet $1.4 billion on the Super Bowl. Many will be placed by a growing number of gambling addicts

While the vast amount of money being wagered annually on the Big Game increases each year, experts tell Mike Bedigan that betting culture is irreversibly changing the way people enjoy and digest sports

The Independent UK

Americans expected to place record $1.39bn in bets for Super Bowl LIX

The US sports betting industry has boomed since 2018 – with it brings a ‘dark side’ as gambling addiction also rises

The Guardian - US

The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Before assessing the impact of United States President Donald Trump’s climate and energy policies, some context about the current state of the planet is in order. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres recently called the world’s fossil fuel addiction “a Frankenstein’s monster sparing nothing and no one.”

The Conversation

Addiction Treatment at Novara Recovery Center: Comprehensive Detox

Breaking free from addiction is never a one-size-fits-all path. At alcohol rehab in Virginia , it's recognized that each individual's battle is unique, and so is their recovery. With a focus on comprehensive detox, Novara has positioned itself as a ...

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Philip Seymour Hoffman was ordering half glasses of beers before his death to try and wean himself off fatal addictions

A resurfaced article which has been spread online to mark 11 years since the actor’s death has revealed Philip Seymour Hoffman was ordering half glasses of beers before his death to try and wean himself off his fatal drink and drug addictions.

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‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling

The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.

Al Jazeera

How the quick high of ‘fast-food gambling’ ensnared young men

Betting companies are making huge amounts from the confidence of young, male customers who think they can beat the system

The Guardian - US

FDA approves new painkiller that shows promise and challenges of opioid alternatives

U.S. officials have approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids

The Independent UK

Ozempic And Other GLP-1s Show Promise With 42 Conditions — But There Are Still Big Risks

Despite their broad therapeutic potential to over 42 conditions, GLP-1 drugs are not without risks.

Inverse

Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78

Singer and actor overcame drug addiction and homelessness to collaborate with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Metallica to Jean-Luc Godard

The Guardian - UK

Marianne Faithfull death: Leading light of the Swinging Sixties dies aged 78

Singer and actor made headlines for her romance with Mick Jagger but proved herself as an artist in her own right, as well as a survivor who prevailed over tabloid scrutiny, addiction, an eating disorder and cancer

The Independent UK

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Salon

Will Trump go after harm reduction?

Trump prioritizes criminalization over public health in fighting the overdose crisis. Experts say that doesn't work

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advocates For Addiction Treatment Wellness Farms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes 'wellness farms' funded by marijuana sales to provide holistic addiction treatment.

The Independent UK

Marcus Brigstocke opens up about ‘shameful’ and ‘lonely’ porn addiction

‘It changed my sexual self completely,’ said the actor and comedian

The Independent UK

How to tell if your partner has a gambling problem

If your partner is struggling with gambling issues, you might be dealing with a lot of stress

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The Walrus

I Lost My Son to Addiction. No, Privilege Didn’t Protect Him

He had a loving family, financial support, and the best treatment. He fell victim to an overdose anyway

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Pete Doherty admits making music was his lifeline

Pete Doherty relied on music to stay alive amid addiction troubles.

The Guardian - US

Purdue Pharma and Sacklers reach new $7.4bn settlement over opioids crisis

Settlement resolves thousands of lawsuits alleging Oxycontin caused addiction crisis

The National (Scotland)

Scottish star Jack Lowden to star in West End play about addiction

SCOTTISH actor Jack Lowden and Sherlock's Martin Freeman are to star in a play about addiction that has been transferred to the West End...

Evening Standard

Martin Freeman returns to London's West End alongside Jack Lowden in alcoholism confessional

David Ireland’s new play The Fifth Step is a starry two-hander coming to @sohoplace

The Conversation

Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.

The Guardian - UK

World’s addiction to fossil fuels is ‘Frankenstein’s monster’, says UN chief

António Guterres issues warning at Davos, days after Donald Trump pulled US out of Paris climate agreement

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