Valium addiction’s curse: A true story
I loved Sarah and when she died, I had nightmares. When six more of my patients died in a span of three weeks, I developed chronic insomnia.
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addiction
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Not C.O.D.
A Hong Kong former bit actor’s hoarding disorder left his tiny flat and corridor overflowing with online parcels, while a Japanese woman faces arrest over…
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Caffeine Carlos
‘The Lord is the first step to your healing. The next is for you to distract yourself from your problem and focus on others, not yourself.’
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Redemption: From jail to a second chance
A young father’s journey from poverty, drug involvement, and rehabilitation to redemption highlights the transformative power of fatherhood. After completing a…
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Hooked
China is cracking down on “ghost” takeout merchants amid rising food delivery violations, while Hong Kong considers tighter regulation of addictive prize-based…
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Spending spree
A Florida police helicopter chase involving juvenile car theft suspects and a shocking case in China where a daughter allegedly spent millions on livestream…
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Nicotine pouches risk youth addiction, WHO warns
‘These products are engineered for addiction.’
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U.S. jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in socmed addiction trial
Jurors also found that both companies knew or should have known their services posed a danger to minors.
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Jury divided in Big Tech trial
Jury deliberations continue in a high-profile US trial against Meta and YouTube over alleged harms to minors’ mental health, with jurors struggling to reach a…
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Study links Ozempic-type drugs to fewer addiction deaths
Research suggests GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic may reduce overdoses and addiction-related deaths, though experts say more studies are needed.
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Canada province ends drug decriminalization
‘The program has not delivered the results we hoped for.’
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Teeth, fine
I appreciate that the government believes I am capable of reading and ignoring at the same time, assuming that I’m a visual learner and that logic is stronger…
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E-gambling crisis feared amid regulatory gaps
Lawmakers and public health advocates warn of a national crisis as online gambling surges in the Philippines, linking addiction, debt, and crime to unregulated…
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It’s a gamble
Whether or not the order is precisely followed, it is quite obvious that the lawmakers are directing attention to the negative effects of online gambling.
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PBBM defends stance on online gambling
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. explains his decision to exclude online gambling from his SONA, emphasizing a comprehensive, regulated approach involving…
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Lassy and MC Muah admit past gambling addiction
Lassy, feeling left out always, decided to go with Muah in the casino where he experienced ‘beginner’s luck.’ With that, he, too, became addicted to casino…
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Comedians reveal their battle with gambling
Comedians MC Muah and Lassy Marquez reveal their painful struggle with gambling addiction, sharing how it spiraled from grief to devastating financial losses.…
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