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Signs your child is addicted to social media – as Lords back ban

Expert-backed advice on what parents need to look out for.

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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.

International Business Times UK

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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 Guardian - 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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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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Tylor Chase Update: Ned's Declassified Cast Break Their Silence On Why They've Finally Given Up

The cast of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide explains why they are no longer offering active help to former costar Tylor Chase amid his ongoing struggle with homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges.

International Business Times UK

White House reverses $2 billion cut to mental health, addiction grants

Many of the affected grant programs had bipartisan support and President Donald Trump has supported them in the past.

Roll Call

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use

When you think of tools for studying substance use and addiction, a social media site like Reddit, TikTok or YouTube probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the stories shared on social media platforms are offering unprecedented insights into the world of substance use.

The Conversation

Nick Desimone: Compassionate Care In Mental Health And How Empathy Fuels Long-Term Sobriety And Recovery

In modern addiction and mental health treatment approaches, empathy is increasingly regarded as a core clinical skill.

International Business Times

Football fan took his own life after using illegal ‘predatory’ betting sites, inquest told

Coroner’s court hears how Ollie Long, 36, became ensnared in debt after using offshore operators run by ‘international criminal networks’

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance Blasted as The 'Only Baby Ever Worth Choosing Crack Over' For Defending ICE Shooter

US Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer in a traffic shooting, flooding his socials with viral memes referencing his mother's past drug struggles.

International Business Times UK

Nasal Decongestant Spray Addiction: Millions In Britain At Risk Of Dependency, ITV Survey Warns

Millions of Britons face hidden nasal decongestant spray addiction without realising it. ITV's investigation reveals the rebound congestion trap and urgent need for change.

International Business Times UK

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Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain – it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through similar mechanisms.

International Business Times UK

AI Addiction Grows as Check Point Ranks Brazil No.1 for Workers Handing Tasks to Bots

A Check Point report shows Brazil leading the AI adoption trend worldwide; Singapore and Australia trail behind. Are more workers handing tasks to AI bots?

The Independent UK

Woman reveals 23-year addiction to nasal sprays as experts urge limit on use

A woman has revealed she has been battling a 23-year addiction to nasal sprays, as new research reveals the risk of using the sprays long-term.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of offenders in England to get health support at probation meetings

Exclusive: NHS clinicians will sit in on appointments in pilot scheme in four areas aimed at reducing reoffending

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“Music gives me a sense of purpose, a reason to wake up in the morning”: How making music can help in addiction recovery

Dealing with an addiction can be a harrowing experience. Thankfully, making music and music therapy can assist with the process

The Independent UK

The Vivienne’s sister turns grief into warning after drag star’s death aged 32

‘It’s really hard to come to terms with a loss that’s so sudden,’ says Chanel Williams

Evening Standard

The Vivienne’s sister hopes to honour the late star’s legacy by helping others

The Vivienne died a year ago aged 32.

International Business Times UK

Victoria Jones Suspected Cause of Death: Tommy Lee's Daughter Dead After 'Explosive Physical War' Over Addiction

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria Jones has been found dead in a San Francisco hotel, ending a reported 'explosive physical war' with her husband over drug abuse and domestic turmoil.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d try to hide it as best I could’: a UK man on his struggle with porn addiction

Ben Lennard talks about how his pornography use began to interfere with his life – and gradually get out of control

The Guardian - UK

Therapists who work with addiction report rise in out-of-control porn use by men

Exclusive: Survey finds growing number ‘neglecting responsibilities’ or ‘damaging relationships’ as a result

The Conversation

Focus apps claim to improve your productivity. Do they actually work?

It’s hardly a revelation that we’re living in an era of distraction and smartphone addiction. Our phones interrupt us, hijack our attention, and tempt us into scrolling. Even when we aren’t interacting with them, their mere presence makes it difficult to concentrate.

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