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‘I know this disease will kill me’: RFK Jr admits snorting cocaine off toilet seats, non-profit org calls on him to 'resign'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated he isn't afraid of germs due to past cocaine use, reflecting on his addiction battle. Critics, including Protect Our Care, are calling for his resignation, citing his unsuitability for the role. Kennedy's past drug offenses and vaccine skepticism have also drawn scrutiny.

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“It didn’t work well at the time. Then it just became one of the most popular guitars ever made”: The latest in Gibson and Leo Scala’s Master Artisan Collection is a love letter to the O.G. Explorer – and our addiction to rare guitars

The legendary LA-based luthier digs into his reserves of korina for the '58 Addiction Explorer, 10 totally unique takes on the iconic Gibson electric

Guitar World

RFK Jr tells podcaster Theo Von he’s not ‘scared of a germ’ as he used to ‘snort cocaine off toilet seats’

The health secretary made the remarks during a recent episode of ‘This Past Weekend’ in which they discussed their shared history of drug addiction

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Instagram boss reveals he’s paid $900K per year plus stock worth ‘tens of millions of dollars’ as he denies ‘addiction’ claims

The plaintiff’s lawyer in a landmark social media addiction trial tried to connect Adam Mosseri’s compensation to Instagram’s policy toward filters.

Fortune

Children’s social media addictions linked to mental health problems in new study

Lead author calls for restrictions on addictive social media app features

The Independent UK

Are Smartphones Secretly Stealing Your Mind? India’s Hidden Digital Epidemic Exposed

India’s latest Economic Survey has raised alarms over rising digital addiction, warning that excessive use of smartphones, social media, and online gaming is silently reshaping lives. While technology brings opportunities for learning, work, and connection, compulsive screen use can harm mental health, productivity, sleep, and relationships. Doctors report young adults…

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Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery

Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder as of 2021, the most recent data available.

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Instagram CEO dismisses idea of social media addiction in landmark trial

Adam Mosseri defends app on witness stand and says critics must separate ‘clinical addiction’ from ‘problematic use’

The Guardian - US

'This case is about two of the richest corporations who have engineered addiction in children’s brains' — lawsuit against Meta and YouTube could decide the fate of social media

As one lawyer labels social media platforms “digital casinos” that create dopamine addiction in children, Meta and YouTube dispute the claim.

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Social media 'addicting the brains of children,' plaintiff's lawyer argues in landmark trial

The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms

The Independent UK

Landmark social media trials begin across the US this week. Here’s what to know

Executives, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are expected to testify at the trial, which will last six to eight weeks

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. details how Mike Tyson wound up in a Super Bowl ad talking about junk food addiction

Health and Human Services Secretary called the ad ‘the most important message in Super Bowl history’

The Independent UK

Chanakya Niti: 5 Traits of a Woman No Man Can Forget or Replace

Let’s start with a moment of silence. For the version of you who: Checked his “last seen” like it was a weather update. Replayed a 3-word text 19 times. Sent “?” because he didn’t reply in 27 minutes. Started planning wedding hashtags because he said “you’re different.” We’ve all been…

Times Life

Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?

Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove

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The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

Lily Ford was in high school when she was first introduced to the source of a years-long addiction that's gripping Australian teenagers into dependence.

The Guardian - UK

Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers

The Times of India

Canadian nurse Lovedip Sandhu pleads guilty to $55,000 drug fraud, admits addiction as empty syringes, vials found at Quebec home

A former nurse has pleaded guilty to fraud and drug possession after admitting to defrauding a Quebec medical clinic of more than $55,000 to obtain opioid medications.

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RFK Jr announces $100m in grants to address homelessness and substance use

Kennedy’s pilot program to offer funding for long-term recovery after Trump signed order related to addiction

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Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax opens up about lust addiction and quitting weed

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Can You Be Addicted to Money? Experts Explain the Warning Signs

We all love having money, but if obtaining it becomes more important than using it to live well, you might want to check your behaviors for signs of addiction.

The Guardian - US

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

We Got This Covered

‘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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Guitar World

“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

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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…

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