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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 Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

Gamer sues Fortnite and Minecraft creators over alleged addiction

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The Independent UK

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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

The Independent UK

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.…

Times Life

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…

The Mary Sue

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

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

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The Times of India

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

The Independent UK

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

AAP

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Euronews

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - 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

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…

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