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As screen time problems rise some countries have turned to boot camps and detox centres to help children reduce their dependence on screens. Now it's our turn.
Major sporting events like the ongoing Football World Cup exacerbate the problem: “We see a massive increase in inquiries in the gambling sector, especially in sports betting, at our clinic,” said ...
Alcohol use disorder, also known as alcohol addiction, is a long-term medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is much more than simply drinking too much from time to ...
People who believe they have found relief with kratom shouldn’t be dismissed. But scientific evidence that it is safe or even effective is lacking, and it carries risks that aren’t fully understood: ...
After 2016, "there were people who had been taking opioids for a long time who were tapered too fast," Darnall said. Many were cut off from opioids abruptly and without their cons ...
Phillies star Bryce Harper responded to a recent report that he was featured in a video that FanDuel sent to a man with a gambling addiction.
As cosmetic procedures become increasingly normalized worldwide, new research suggests that for some women, repeated treatments may become addiction-like rather than purely cosmetic.
Legal sports betting has become a multibillion-dollar industry across the United States, but rising losses, aggressive advertising, and growing addiction concerns are forcing Americans to question its ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), a clinical-stage a biotech company developing novel, non-hallucinogenic, next-generation, neuroplastogen-derived ...
If you or a loved one has been affected by a gambling problem, NBC News wants to hear from you.
FanDuel -- the popular sports betting company -- allegedly sent a bettor struggling with a massive gambling addiction a personalized message from MLB star Bryce Harper, thanking him by name and ...
A 30-year-old man is sharing his harrowing experience with gambling addiction, opening up about the devastating impact it has had ...
Clinicians highlight evidence that addiction treatment cuts costs across hospitals, justice and workplaces – and urge policymakers, insurers and employers to use residential care as an economic ...
The ongoing legalization of cannabis in the United States has elicited cheers, boos and a host of questions. How much is safe? Isn't it just a plant? What are the long-term effects of chronic use?
Clinicians highlight secrecy, mental preoccupation and late discovery as key barriers to recovery. Smarmore Castle, an addiction treatment centre in County Louth, is warning that gambling addiction ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), a clinical-stage a biotech company developing novel, non-hallucinogenic, next-generation, neuroplastogen-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated ...
Over 30 national and community organizations join efforts to increase access to evidence-based prevention resources for youth and families WASHINGTON, D.C., July 9, 2026— Addiction Policy Forum (APF) today announced the…
The Philadelphia Phillies’ franchise slugger was at the center of a promotional effort to reward a VIP sports bettor.
Addiction Policy Forum is excited to announce that Protect Your Brain—our free, self-paced online prevention course–is now available in both English and Spanish. Developed to help youth, families, educators, and…
Alberta’s drug policy is increasingly framed around recovery. In principle, that is hard to oppose. People who use drugs ...
Differences in substance use have been reported to be higher among transgender and non-binary people (TNBP) than among their cisgender peers, although previous comparison studies are limited, especially in Europe. This…
Sobre Protege tu Cerebro Protege tu cerebro es un programa dinámico y basado en evidencia científica, diseñado para estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato, así como para los adultos que se preocupan por su bienestar…
Luxe Treatment Center, a licensed addiction treatment provider offering medical detox and residential inpatient care in Las Vegas, marks its fifth anniversary this year and has now provided care to ...
Approval-seeking isn't a confidence problem — it's a conditioning pattern. A psychologist explains the one habit that actually interrupts the loop.
The most damaging misconception about addiction is that it reflects a lack of willpower, weak character or poor moral choices. Research consistently shows addiction is among the most stigmatised of ...
The evolving U.S. drug market has fueled a public health crisis with rising drug use-associated morbidity and mortality, revealing a mismatch between current abstinence-based addiction care and the needs of people who…
SAN DIEGO, California, July 3rd, 2026, FinanceWireCouples Rehab Highlights Rising Interest in Relationship-Focused Addiction ...
From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in partnership with Botswana Drug Enforcement ...
(The Hill) — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to temporarily ban products containing certain synthetic ...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) may become the next therapeutic target for GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s). Although the evidence ...
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