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Addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14% of adults globally, experts say

Report’s authors also estimate about 12% of children hooked and call for further research into problem

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

‘Delays are costing lives’: the struggle to allocate US opioid settlement funds

Distribution of New York’s $200m from pharmaceutical firms to combat the epidemic has stalled due to bureaucracy tie-ups

The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2023

Addiction and alienation

: Addiction is a multi-dimensional issue requiring collective efforts to tackle it. Society often ostracises and stigmatises addicts, leading to further exclusion. Harsh methods, driven by political ambitions, do not work in the long run. Causes of addiction are often beyond one's control, such as poverty, exclusion, and trauma. Alternative…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

People seeking mental health help ‘should be asked about problem gambling’

New guidance said people with depression or anxiety could be at a greater risk of gambling addiction

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Morning Mail: youth gambling crisis revealed, yes vote starts to rise, Trump trial begins

Guardian Australia investigation exposes extent of addiction among young people, as Essential survey has bad news for voice along with some better news

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023

Philadelphia journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home

Authorities say a journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

‘A massive public health problem’: Australian children as young as 10 are hooked on gambling

Exclusive: A Guardian Australia investigation has found an increase in the number of young people seeking help for problem gambling, with calls for urgent action

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023

Marijuana addiction may raise the risk of a first heart attack or stroke by 60%

Cannabis use disorder appears to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Fortune · Sep 29, 2023

Sunak: Drug consumption rooms will not work to tackle addiction

It comes after a facility in Glasgow where users can inject under medical supervision was given the go ahead this week.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Social media, OTT, online gaming usage rises: 60% urban kids spend 3 hours daily | Data

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, urban Indian children aged 9 to 18 are spending more time on the Internet for leisure, resulting in growing addiction to electronic devices. This addiction leads to various negative effects, including impatience, aggression, concentration issues, and depression, with many parents unaware of their children’s online activities.…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023