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Australian politician’s speech at tobacco conference in September allegedly in breach of WHO treaty

Exclusive: Discussion on panel came as federal government was developing reforms to address high rates of youth nicotine addiction

The Guardian - AU

If being without your phone fills you with dread, you could have nomophobia

Psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos highlights how phone addiction could be harming your wellbeing.

The Independent UK

Who is Bryan Kohberger? The criminology graduate charged with the Idaho college murders

Speculation and rumour have swirled in the months following Bryan Kohberger’s arrest, as conspiracists and armchair detectives paint all manner of pictures of the accused killer. But who really is the former PhD student? Sheila Flynn reports

The Independent UK

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"Strangers on the Internet" Podcast Episode 46: Dating While Sober

Substance abuse specialist Felicia Hermle guides the path for a good life after addiction

Reason

Investigation launched into health impacts of gambling on Londoners

NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard said the health service is seeing 'record numbers of people' requesting help for gambling addiction

Evening Standard

Prosecutors Turn Their Extortion Racket Against Facebook and Instagram

The propensity of prosecutors to jump to conclusions before all the evidence is in is very destructive—and nothing new.

Reason

To better understand addiction, students in this course take a close look at liquor in literature

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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America's junk food habit might go deeper than we think—a new study says sweet and salty snacks are as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes

A new study published in the British Medical Journal found sweet and salty snacks release dopamine in the brain, akin to the behavior of drinking alcohol and smoking.

Fortune

Cocaine Addiction Alters Reward Perception, Hinders Learning: Study

Dopamine disruptions in the brain make it harder to learn from mistakes, impacting addiction treatment

Zenger

Crack vaccine research we did on rats could help babies of mothers who use cocaine – and reduce addiction

The most recent statistics put the number of regular cocaine or crack cocaine users in the world at 20 million. Of these, one in four will become addicted or develop use disorders.

The Conversation

Executives with addictions are hiring sober companions for up to $4,000 a day for continuous recovery support. For some, they may be key to preventing relapse

Long hours and high stress put executives and other company leaders at an increased risk for abusing alcohol and drugs.

Fortune

How much time do kids spend on devices – playing games, watching videos, texting and using the phone?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

'An internal reckoning': Davis' battle with drug decriminalisation

Mr Davis was not convinced at first about the laws.

The Canberra Times

FDA calls for new meds for stimulant use

The FDA called for treatments for stimulant use disorder. Doctors say current options are limited

Salon

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Law enforcement eyes opioid settlement cash for squad cars and body scanners

Some state and local governments have started tapping in to opioid settlement funds for law enforcement expenses. Many argue it should go toward treating addiction instead.

Newcastle Herald

'Breaking down': mental health demand soars, including for kids

'Device addiction is a huge one we get told about.'

The Independent UK

Newcastle issue update on Sandro Tonali amid investigation into illegal betting activity

Italy midfielder Tonali is battling a gambling addiction, according to his agent

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle stunned by reports Tonali has admitted to betting on Milan games

Sandro Tonali has admitted to placing bets on Milan matches during his time as a player at the club, according to reports in Italy

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The Independent UK

‘Crippling menopause symptoms drove me to drink three bottles of wine a day’

Lindsey Beveridge tells Maya Oppenheim how agonising symptoms exacerbated her addiction as study finds women are spending more on alcohol than food to cope

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago casino a sure bet for ramp-up in gambling addiction, experts say

Addiction treatment experts are bracing for a steady rise in people seeking help for gambling disorder as a result of the new Chicago casino, just like they’ve seen after other gaming expansions in Illinois.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Israeli tanks get Ukraine-style anti-drone cages: Tech and Science Daily podcast

Plus! Tech addiction ‘ADHD link’ & WWII wreck 3D scan

The Guardian - UK

Gambling firms to be forced to pay about £100m a year to NHS

Levy will be used to fund addiction research, prevention and treatment as part of government overhaul

The Conversation

The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it

The Netflix series Painkiller recently depicted how the over-prescribing of the medicine OxyContin wreaked havoc on American society.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

Evening Standard

Excessive social media and smartphone use linked to ADHD symptoms

Technology addiction found to cause inattention and hyperactivity

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