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London artist Georgia Semple explores tension between perception and reality

Her paintings are rich, layered works that feature distorted or warped figures – something that Georgia Semple says represents the "loss of perception" that one experiences throughout one's life. Speaking to FRANCE 24, the London-based artist explains how themes of faith and addiction as well as her Guyanese heritage are…

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Top Benefits of Choosing a Centre for Addiction Toronto

Finding the right centre for addiction Toronto residents can access is often one of the first steps toward recovery. Professional support provides structure, guidance, and a safe environment for individuals facing substance use challenges. Recovery is different for every person, so treatment plans often reflect individual needs and goals. A…

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Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns of ban on pan masala, gutka containing narcotic substances

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has vowed to ban pan masala and gutka if found laced with intoxicating substances, warning manufacturers of strict action. Addressing a conclave, he urged students and healthcare professionals to champion a drug-free state, emphasizing the growing threat of addiction among youth. The government is…

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Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictive

Psychology of retail therapy and shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping addiction, driven by a need to escape negative emotions. Researchers found that excessive shopping, often triggered by stress or sadness, leads to guilt and financial strain.

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Benefits of Choosing a Partial Hospitalization Program in Georgia

Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) can provide intensive clinical care while allowing you to remain close to home in Georgia. They can also encourage family participation, helping strengthen support systems throughout the recovery process. Strong relapse prevention strategies can help you manage triggers and maintain progress after treatment.

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YouTube Settles Explosive Lawsuit Accusing Platform of Fueling Teen Mental Health Crisis

YouTube has settled a lawsuit with a teenager claiming social media addiction harmed his mental health, as trials against Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok proceed in California.

International Business Times UK

The 'tech neck' time bomb: why 43 million young Americans could cripple U.S. health care within a generation

A spine surgeon warns that smartphone addiction is quietly deforming the spines of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

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Pat Forde: Why Sitting Out 2026 May Be Brendan Sorsby’s Path Back to Football

The quarterback has spent two months trying to outrun the consequences of his gambling addiction, but sitting out may be the first step toward rebuilding his life and career.

Sports Illustrated

Frankie Grande reveals turning point in addiction battle

Frankie Grande, Ariana Grande's older half-brother, has opened up about his struggles.

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Nicotine pouch sales surge among young people, watchdog warns

Flavoured, promoted on social media, discreet and unregulated: sales of addictive nicotine pouches are booming among youth. A global tobacco industry watchdog, STOP, warns that this could lead to a new wave of nicotine addiction.

Euronews

EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction

The EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay as the bloc seeks to favour European firms over others. According to the ECB, nearly two-thirds of card payments in the…

The Economic Times

'Doomchessing' is the new digital addiction, as users flock to Chess.com

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 22: Papers discuss the expected departure of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In France, the brutal heatwave didn't stop the massive street party, Fête de la Musique. Also: AI-generated influencers are flooding social media. Finally, can online chess mania replace doomscrolling?

France 24

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could work for addiction too – and we finally know how

For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures up a vivid mental image and drives behaviour.

The Conversation

The Guardian view on nicotine: we shouldn’t buy the idea of addiction without harm

Editorial: The UN is set to review the legal status of nicotine. An outright ban would go too far, but there is no case for its easy availability

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‘Native children belong in Native communities’: tribes decry New Mexico drug-exposed newborn rule

Groups say new directive fails to respect Native sovereignty amid complicated history of Indigenous child removals

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Prediction markets surge in US as public health advocates call for support to combat gambling

Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket operating in areas with limited resources for people with gambling problems

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Scots in mental health crisis being turned away at A&E

TWO thirds of people attempting to access urgent mental health support are not admitted to hospital, and waiting times for support in half of…

International Business Times UK

Why Donald Trump's Lifelong Sobriety Conceals an All-Consuming Behavioral Addiction

Donald Trump says he never drinks, citing his brother's death from alcoholism as a warning, but experts argue his relationship with power, wealth and sex bears the hallmarks of behavioural addiction.

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Egypt grapples with video game addiction

Gaming cafés have become a common sight on the streets of Cairo, especially in poorer neighbourhoods. Egyptians hold a world record for time spent gaming per day, with an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily. Some 43.5 percent of young gamers in Egypt are considered to be addicted.…

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“I could walk out of here, go get a drink and within a week I could be dead. But I’m not interested in doing that”: how Trent Reznor pulled back from the abyss to make Nine Inch Nails’ Year Zero

In 2007, Nine Inch Nails released their fifth album, Year Zero, after Trent Reznor threw off his demons

The Guardian - UK

Bongeziwe Mabandla faced addiction, illness and ‘backstabbers’. How has the South African singer stayed so upbeat?

An indie star in his homeland, Mabandla’s fame is growing abroad – and his uplifting new album is full of existential insight after some of the toughest years of his life

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What Happens to Your Brain During Addiction Recovery?

For many people in Tennessee who are starting recovery, the hardest part is understanding why the body may be sober while the mind still feels unsettled. A person may stop using drugs or alcohol and still deal with cravings, low mood, poor sleep, anxiety, or trouble focusing. That can feel…

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‘Addiction is proof there is a devil. Recovery is proof there is a God’: Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 on struggle, sobriety and their stunning debut

After two friends sponsored each other in Alcoholics Anonymous, they started making music. As they gear up for a summer of 40 festivals, the band tell their harrowing yet uplifting story

TechRadar

‘A speed bump for your mind’: Commodore’s retro-inspired flip phone could be the perfect way to break your smartphone addiction

The Commodore Callback is a retro-flavored phone that sits between smartphones and dumbphones.

International Business Times

Why Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment Deserves Greater Attention as a Recovery Pathway in the United States

The national conversation around addiction recovery often focuses on voluntary treatment and individual choice. While those factors remain important, the scale of unmet treatment needs remains substantial.

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