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Addiction and alienation

: Addiction is a multi-dimensional issue requiring collective efforts to tackle it. Society often ostracises and stigmatises addicts, leading to further exclusion. Harsh methods, driven by political ambitions, do not work in the long run. Causes of addiction are often beyond one's control, such as poverty, exclusion, and trauma. Alternative…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

‘I never lived a life I didn’t want to live’: Sly Stone on addiction, ageing and changing music for ever

The immeasurably influential, infamously erratic soul star has written an unlikely autobiography. In a rare interview, Stone opens up on drugs, feuds and his treasure trove of unreleased tracks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Sunak is right to phase out smoking – but the real problem now is vaping. Why is he dragging his feet on that?

More teenagers now vape than smoke, a fact that the prime minister seems to be ignoring, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Philadelphia journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home

Authorities say a journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

‘A massive public health problem’: Australian children as young as 10 are hooked on gambling

Exclusive: A Guardian Australia investigation has found an increase in the number of young people seeking help for problem gambling, with calls for urgent action

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023

Marijuana addiction may raise the risk of a first heart attack or stroke by 60%

Cannabis use disorder appears to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Fortune · Sep 29, 2023

Sunak: Drug consumption rooms will not work to tackle addiction

It comes after a facility in Glasgow where users can inject under medical supervision was given the go ahead this week.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Social media, OTT, online gaming usage rises: 60% urban kids spend 3 hours daily | Data

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, urban Indian children aged 9 to 18 are spending more time on the Internet for leisure, resulting in growing addiction to electronic devices. This addiction leads to various negative effects, including impatience, aggression, concentration issues, and depression, with many parents unaware of their children’s online activities.…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Gabor Maté claims trauma contributes to everything: from cancer to ADHD. But what does the evidence say?

Our health consumes a growing share of our economy and our attention, but we are not in great shape. Even as a ruinous pandemic subsides, epidemics of chronic disease, obesity, addiction and mental illness continue. Systems of care strain to cope and many of us engage in an anxious and…

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023

Glasgow gets go-ahead to open UK’s first drug consumption room

Cities across Scotland considering similar addiction schemes as plans approved for Hunter Street facility

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023