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"Iggy was in a mental hospital when I first met him." In 1975, David Bowie introduced a 10-year-old Slash to Iggy Pop in a LA psych ward. He and Dennis Hopper later returned wearing space suits to share a bag of drugs with their friend

Iggy Pop's attempts to kick his drug addictions in the 1970s weren't always helped by his famous friends

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"The nurse gave me a note that said, 'If you have a drink, you will die.' I had a glass of wine." Phil Collins opens up about his past struggles with alcohol addiction, and reveals how Eric Clapton offered help in his darkest hours

"I was very close to dying"

Louder

Why people sleep with phones next to bed? Psychology and sociology studies say it's not because of any addiction or love for gadgets

Many keep phones near their beds for practical and social reasons. This habit provides comfort and a sense of security for adults. Some use phones to manage social obligations before sleeping. However, excessive use can indicate genuine dependency and anxiety. Understanding these underlying needs helps in making targeted changes.

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Trump Biographer Exposes the 'Dangerous Addiction' That Could Sink His Presidency

Trump biographer Michael Wolff says Donald Trump's 'dangerous addiction' to attention, exposed at a NATO summit in Ankara, could shape US foreign policy and even undermine a second Trump presidency.

International Business Times UK

Jelly Roll likens overeating struggles to drug addiction

Jelly Roll has explained how difficult he finds it to avoid giving in to the temptation of "stress eating".

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‘This was a righteous case. A holy war’: the lawyer who took on Meta and Google – and won

When Mark Lanier and his young client Kaley faced the tech giants in an LA courtroom earlier this year, it seemed a bigger battle than David v Goliath. But they scored a landmark victory, proving that the social media giants had created ‘addiction machines’ that harmed mental health. How did…

The Guardian - UK

Why You Keep Going Back: The Idealization and Devaluation Cycle That Mimics Addiction in Love

The High Comes First, AlwaysYou remember exactly how it felt at the start. He texted back within minutes. He said things that made you feel seen in a way you hadn't been before. He called you remarkable, once, and you turned the word over in your mind for days. That…

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Meta appeals verdict in social media addiction lawsuit

Meta has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles. The company challenges the jury's determination that its platforms were designed to hook young users. This appeal follows a jury finding negligence by Meta and Google's YouTube. The jury awarded a young woman three million dollars in…

The Economic Times

Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Young people are being exposed to gambling too early. Here’s what we can do

Our country has a gambling problem.

The Conversation

'She's There, But She's Not There': Katie Price's Children Junior and Princess Recall Mum's Drug Battle That Tore Their Childhoods Apart

Katie Price's children, Junior and Princess Andre, share their emotional experiences growing up during her addiction, highlighting their independence and the impact on their family life.

International Business Times UK

Rural Eastern Kentucky Is Using Opioid Settlement Money to Fight More Than Addiction

Kentucky's Hub program uses opioid settlement funds for housing, food, and recovery support in Knott, Lee, Letcher, and Owsley counties. Here's how the model works.

Medical Daily

Katie Price reacts to her kids Junior and Princess crying over her 'scary' drug binges

The former glamour model, 43, battled depression and a cocaine addiction in the late 2010s

Evening Standard

Standard Fentanyl Addiction Treatment Doses Are Failing in High-Potency Markets

LA study: standard methadone and buprenorphine doses may be inadequate for high-potency fentanyl users. Families should advocate for appropriate dosing. Here's the clinical guidance.

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International Business Times UK

Social Media's 'Big Tobacco Moment': Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Fine for Allegedly Fueling Teen Suicide and Addiction

Meta warns a US court it could face $1.4trn in penalties in a landmark teen mental health case as 29 states accuse the Facebook owner of addicting and harming young users.

The Guardian - UK

The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction

‘Sea cures’ are not new but the idea that exposure to oceans, rivers and lakes can be medicine for the brain is gaining traction

The Conversation

Is porn actually addictive? The science isn’t straightforward

Porn is a topic we tend to avoid talking about – whether it be at school, work or around the dinner table.

Evening Standard

Lulu: Addiction recovery takes courage, commitment and support

The veteran singer is due to speak at an upcoming event on addiction.

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Psychology says people who like adventure activities and are always ready to feel the thrill aren't reckless: What this behavior really means?

Psychology says people who like adventure activities and are always ready to feel the thrill aren't always careless or irresponsible. Research suggests many thrill seekers enjoy challenging experiences because they seek new sensations, personal growth, learning, and excitement. Their behavior is often linked to personality traits, brain responses, and motivation.…

Fortune

Why one Fortune 500 company is prescribing AI for its employees' tech addiction

Tech addiction and constant phone checking are making it harder for employees to concentrate. ServiceNow wants to use AI to solve it.

International Business Times UK

'The Debt Is the Symptom': 24-Year-Old in $30,000 Gambling Spiral Seeks Bankruptcy

A young man with $30,000 in gambling debt was advised against bankruptcy by 'The Ramsey Show'. Learn about gambling addiction and the importance of addressing its root cause.

The Conversation

We still misunderstand addiction. Here’s what you should know

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled.

The Guardian - AU

Almost no one is happy with Labor’s gambling crackdown. Albanese may as well do the right thing and get tough

A NSW mayor’s push against pokies should serve as inspiration for federal Labor to make stronger moves against the harms of gambling addiction

The Conversation

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports, and brunch or dinner tables. A raised glass for a toast, the ubiquitous wedding open bar or drinks shared during a Fourth of July celebration all…

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Victor Willis: Inside the Village People Star's Rise to Fame and Drug Addiction Battle

Victor Willis, co-founder of the Village People, passed away at 74. His life was marked by disco fame and a public battle with cocaine addiction.

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