UNBELIEVABLE: 19 - The Untold Story

Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

Canadian nurse Lovedip Sandhu pleads guilty to $55,000 drug fraud, admits addiction as empty syringes, vials found at Quebec home

A former nurse has pleaded guilty to fraud and drug possession after admitting to defrauding a Quebec medical clinic of more than $55,000 to obtain opioid medications.

The Times of India · Feb 3

RFK Jr announces $100m in grants to address homelessness and substance use

Kennedy’s pilot program to offer funding for long-term recovery after Trump signed order related to addiction

The Guardian - US · Feb 2

Psychedelic therapy gains ground in Europe, under strict conditions

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly supervised therapies. But France is holding back, limiting its use to clinical trials while doctors wait for stronger evidence of its efficacy.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 30

“I turned around and the wall was on fire in just a small area. I unplugged my guitar and a guy opened the side door by the stage, and I went out into the parking lot”: Mark Kendall on Great White’s two big tragedies, and why he welcomed Nirvana's rise

Great White’s legacy has come to be defined by two-fold tragedy – the Station nightclub fire in 2003, and the recent death of vocalist Jack Russell – but when Kendall, who’s currently battling cancer, looks back, he does so with gratitude

Guitar World · Jan 29

Feather Plucking In Parrots Is Not Random. Here Is Why It Happens

Parrots are known for their bright feathers, sharp intelligence, and emotional bonding with humans. So when a parrot starts pulling out its own feathers, the sight can feel heartbreaking and confusing. Many pet parents assume it is just a bad habit or boredom. In reality, feather plucking is often a…

Times Pets · Jan 29

Lamar Odom enters rehab after DUI arrest

Lamar Odom is "taking full responsibility" and being "proactive about his wellbeing".

BANG Premier · Jan 29

TikTok moves to settle in landmark youth addiction trial

The first of its kind trial alleges the ‘attention-grabbing’ design of social media platforms fuelled the 19-year-old plaintiff’s depression and suicidal thoughts

The Independent UK · Jan 28

UK must ‘move now’ to ban social media for under-16s, says Brianna Ghey’s mother

Esther Ghey has previously said she believes her daughter’s social media addiction made her more vulnerable

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stake

Medical marijuana could soon be reclassified into a medical category that includes prescription drugs like Tylenol with codeine, ketamine and anabolic steroids.

The Conversation · Jan 28