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The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

What to know about the jury trials of Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube

Hundreds of parents, teens and school districts have claimed social media is intentionally addictive and harmful

The Guardian - US

‘I was talking about her, not him’: Trump admits the real reason he hired his Interior Secretary, and it wasn’t his resume

That's... one way to vet Cabinet picks.

We Got This Covered

Psychedelic therapy gains ground in Europe, under strict conditions

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly supervised therapies. But France is holding back, limiting its use to clinical trials while doctors wait for stronger evidence of its efficacy.

Radio France Internationale

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“I turned around and the wall was on fire in just a small area. I unplugged my guitar and a guy opened the side door by the stage, and I went out into the parking lot”: Mark Kendall on Great White’s two big tragedies, and why he welcomed Nirvana's rise

Great White’s legacy has come to be defined by two-fold tragedy – the Station nightclub fire in 2003, and the recent death of vocalist Jack Russell – but when Kendall, who’s currently battling cancer, looks back, he does so with gratitude

Guitar World

Feather Plucking In Parrots Is Not Random. Here Is Why It Happens

Parrots are known for their bright feathers, sharp intelligence, and emotional bonding with humans. So when a parrot starts pulling out its own feathers, the sight can feel heartbreaking and confusing. Many pet parents assume it is just a bad habit or boredom. In reality, feather plucking is often a…

Times Pets

Lamar Odom enters rehab after DUI arrest

Lamar Odom is "taking full responsibility" and being "proactive about his wellbeing".

BANG Premier

TikTok moves to settle in landmark youth addiction trial

The first of its kind trial alleges the ‘attention-grabbing’ design of social media platforms fuelled the 19-year-old plaintiff’s depression and suicidal thoughts

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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

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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Evening Standard

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

International Business Times UK

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.

Reason

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.

The Independent UK

Love Island winner to return to rehab to address addiction issues

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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

Evening Standard

Love Island fame not to blame for my addiction issues, Jack Fincham says

The reality star will return to rehab.

The Guardian - US

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 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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