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Surgeon General Issues New Advisory Warning of Screen Time Risks for Children and Teens

Amid growing concerns over screen time addiction in the United States and worldwide, the Office of the Surgeon General issued a warning about its potential health risks, particularly for young people.

Medical Daily

Quote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: “I have a sense of destiny that you are led to the things you are supposed to do.” - inspiring words on success and failure from the 'The Ironman'

Robert Downey Jr.'s quote, "I have a sense of destiny that you are led to the things you are supposed to do," reflects his personal journey of overcoming addiction and career setbacks. His inspiring comeback, particularly as Iron Man, demonstrates how life's challenges can redirect individuals toward their true purpose…

The Economic Times

Hayden Panettiere: ‘My mother wasn’t interested in having a normal relationship with me’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star was a teen sensation in the 2000s, only to have her career derailed by addiction and tragedy. As she releases a harrowing new memoir, she speaks to Adam White about domestic violence, her estrangement from her mother, and being fired from the…

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Esports vs addiction

The Ministry of Education's policy to integrate esports into schools nationwide is raising many eyebrows. That is because the esports-in-schools policy comes at a time when parents and governments are trying to bring children and students offline.

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Tiger Woods, Vanessa Trump Split? Golfer's Addiction Battle Allegedly Hindered Support to Cancer-Stricken Girlfriend

Reports suggest Tiger Woods' recent rehab stint left him unable to fully support girlfriend Vanessa Trump as she quietly faced a breast cancer diagnosis.

International Business Times UK

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children's social media addiction and mental health harms

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Meta, TikTok settle bombshell case over children’s mental health crisis

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Rick Roussin's Journey from Childhood Trauma and Addiction to Leading a Company Built on Second Chances

According to Roussin, those experiences pushed him into early independence, leaving school in the 10th grade and working to support himself at a young age.

International Business Times

Drag star Jinkx Monsoon: ‘It makes sense for me to play Judy Garland. It just does’

INTERVIEW: The Broadway star and two-time ‘Drag Race’ winner speaks to Louis Chilton about portraying a timeless queer icon on stage, her struggles with addiction, and ‘treating Doctor Who like Shakespeare’

The Independent UK

Gambling addicts are struggling as Kalshi and Polymarket explode in the US: ‘You could be betting your rent away’

Experts warn that although prediction markets are not regulated as gambling platforms, they are just as addictive

The Guardian - US

Demi Moore Allegedly 'Checked Into Rehab' After Fulfilling Her Promise to Never Leave Bruce Willis Alone

Demi Moore maintains a close bond with ex-husband Bruce Willis amid his dementia battle, despite false rumours of her overstepping boundaries in his care.

International Business Times UK

US overlooks drug treatment centers in hepatitis C fight

MANCHESTER and LONDON, England — Alison Starkie spends her days tracking down people who need testing or treatment for hepatitis C, especially those who are unhoused or actively using drugs. Starkie, an intervention worker for a drug treatment service, recalled the difficulty of treating a man living in a tent…

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Plaintiff Can Sue Pseudonymously Because She's a Criminal Defense Lawyer with a Gambling Addiction

But reputational and professional harm is generally not a basis for allowing pseudonymity in most cases (since so many litigants face some such harm from the allegations in their cases being public). Did it make sense to allow it here?

Reason

Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or...' - lessons on psychology of addiction and why you can’t break free from bad habits by pioneer who categorized personalities into introverts and extroverts

Quote of the day by Carl Jung: Carl Jung defined addiction as a deep human dependency on anything that offers escape from pain, stress, or emptiness, extending beyond substances to habits, relationships, and even ideas. He warned that extreme idealism can be as dangerous as substance abuse, leading to a…

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Magic mushrooms could be effective treatment for cocaine addiction, study shows

Participants who got single dose of psilocybin were more likely to abstain from cocaine than those who got placebo

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Nicotine pouches are being ‘aggressively’ marketed to young people, WHO report warns

The World Health Organization warns in a new report about the addiction risks of nicotine pouches and the industry’s “aggressive” marketing tactics targeting young people.

The Economic Times

Who is Dr Anand Nadkarni? Famous Maharashtra psychiatrist who died at 67

Dr Anand Nadkarni: Renowned psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died at 67 after a prolonged illness on Friday. Best known for founding the Institute for Psychological Health (IPH) in Thane and co-founding Muktangan de-addiction centre, Nadkarni spent decades making mental health conversations accessible beyond hospitals and clinics.

The Guardian - UK

American poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney wins Dylan Thomas prize for ‘blistering’ debut poetry collection

The £20,000 award for writers aged 39 or under goes to Joy Is My Middle Name, a collection about navigating race, addiction and womanhood

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The deficit just grew by $955 billion in 7 months. It's time for a constitutional fix to control the budget

Interest payments just hit $628 billion. Decades of failed congressional fixes prove that only a constitutional amendment can break Washington's addiction.

The Guardian - UK

‘There was a lot of addiction and trauma in my family’: why Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon plays a perfect Judy Garland

As she takes on the icon in musical drama End of the Rainbow, Monsoon recalls a childhood spent watching Wizard of Oz on repeat – and explains why audiences are ready for trans performers in non-trans roles

The Economic Times

Indian pharma firms flood west Africa with powerful opioids despite crackdown: AFP investigation

Indian pharmaceutical firms are exporting millions of dollars worth of powerful tapentadol opioids to West Africa, fueling a deadly drugs epidemic, according to an AFP investigation. Researchers found these high-strength pills are being added to the addictive "zombie drug" kush, leading to a surge in overdose deaths and addiction across…

Times Life

5 Gita Shlokas That Help You Detach In 5 Seconds

The Bhagavad Gita does not teach us to stop loving. It teaches us to stop losing ourselves in the name of love. True detachment is not “I don’t care.” True detachment is: “I care, but I will not destroy my inner peace for anyone.” Here are 5 Gita shlokas that…

The Independent UK

Drug counselor who supplied ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years

Fleming delivered 25 vials for $6,000 just four days before Perry’s death

Times Life

Why Vijay’s First CM Move Is Being Called a Game Changer

When Vijay transitioned from one of Tamil cinema’s biggest superstars into the role of Chief Minister, many people expected symbolic speeches, headline-making promises, and carefully staged political messaging during the early days of his administration. Instead, what immediately grabbed national attention was a bold and highly emotional governance decision: the…

The Independent UK

The frontman of an iconic 2000s band has opened up on his alcoholism, saying that he “could have died so many times”.

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