FOUND: 68 - What They Never Told You

Prosecutors Turn Their Extortion Racket Against Facebook and Instagram

The propensity of prosecutors to jump to conclusions before all the evidence is in is very destructive—and nothing new.

Reason · Oct 26, 2023

To better understand addiction, students in this course take a close look at liquor in literature

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

America's junk food habit might go deeper than we think—a new study says sweet and salty snacks are as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes

A new study published in the British Medical Journal found sweet and salty snacks release dopamine in the brain, akin to the behavior of drinking alcohol and smoking.

Fortune · Oct 26, 2023

How much time do kids spend on devices – playing games, watching videos, texting and using the phone?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023

FDA calls for new meds for stimulant use

The FDA called for treatments for stimulant use disorder. Doctors say current options are limited

Salon · Oct 20, 2023

Law enforcement eyes opioid settlement cash for squad cars and body scanners

Some state and local governments have started tapping in to opioid settlement funds for law enforcement expenses. Many argue it should go toward treating addiction instead.

WEKU · Oct 20, 2023

Newcastle issue update on Sandro Tonali amid investigation into illegal betting activity

Italy midfielder Tonali is battling a gambling addiction, according to his agent

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Newcastle stunned by reports Tonali has admitted to betting on Milan games

Sandro Tonali has admitted to placing bets on Milan matches during his time as a player at the club, according to reports in Italy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

‘Crippling menopause symptoms drove me to drink three bottles of wine a day’

Lindsey Beveridge tells Maya Oppenheim how agonising symptoms exacerbated her addiction as study finds women are spending more on alcohol than food to cope

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Chicago casino a sure bet for ramp-up in gambling addiction, experts say

Addiction treatment experts are bracing for a steady rise in people seeking help for gambling disorder as a result of the new Chicago casino, just like they’ve seen after other gaming expansions in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023