Meta really wants you to believe social media addiction is ‘not a real thing’
Meta went to court this week in two major trials over alleged harms facilitated by its platform. In…
Digital de-addiction centres in India are getting busier
“By the time he reached AIIMS, the financial damage was already done,” added Balhara, who is in charge…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
Arguments to begin in key U.S. social media addiction trial
Los Angeles – Arguments are set to begin Monday in a landmark U.S. trial that could establish a…
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for…
Gambling addiction concerns rise as 67 million Americans expected to bet on Super Bowl
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A.I.-psychosis support groups on Discord are helping people pick up the pieces after their lives are shattered.
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The online shopping app gambling experts believe should come with a warning
While Whatnot may offer a unique sense of community and abundance of deals, some users and experts warn…
Thailand’s gold addiction is unraveling its economy.
As global investors rush into gold, Thailand has seen explosive growth in both consumer and institutional gold trading.…
Oral cancer pain and opioid tolerance share a common EGFR mechanism
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in the tissue around oral cancers both increases nerve sensitivity and makes…
Calls for federal funding to tackle youth gambling crisis
Anti-vaping advocates say they have a program that could prevent problematic gambling behaviours in teenagers and young adults,…
Gambling addictions run in families — just like alcohol-related problems, study finds
Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of…