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HISTORICAL FACTS: 61 | History Defined

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

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

Cocaine Addiction Alters Reward Perception, Hinders Learning: Study

Dopamine disruptions in the brain make it harder to learn from mistakes, impacting addiction treatment

Zenger

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Crack vaccine research we did on rats could help babies of mothers who use cocaine – and reduce addiction

The most recent statistics put the number of regular cocaine or crack cocaine users in the world at 20 million. Of these, one in four will become addicted or develop use disorders.

The Conversation

Executives with addictions are hiring sober companions for up to $4,000 a day for continuous recovery support. For some, they may be key to preventing relapse

Long hours and high stress put executives and other company leaders at an increased risk for abusing alcohol and drugs.

Fortune

Mobile phone addiction: Reasons to make your children play outdoors

Emphasizing benefits of outdoor playtime for children

The Times of India

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 curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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'An internal reckoning': Davis' battle with drug decriminalisation

Mr Davis was not convinced at first about the laws.

The Canberra Times

FDA calls for new meds for stimulant use

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

Salon

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

'Breaking down': mental health demand soars, including for kids

'Device addiction is a huge one we get told about.'

Newcastle Herald

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

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

‘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

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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.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Israeli tanks get Ukraine-style anti-drone cages: Tech and Science Daily podcast

Plus! Tech addiction ‘ADHD link’ & WWII wreck 3D scan

The Guardian - UK

Gambling firms to be forced to pay about £100m a year to NHS

Levy will be used to fund addiction research, prevention and treatment as part of government overhaul

The Conversation

The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it

The Netflix series Painkiller recently depicted how the over-prescribing of the medicine OxyContin wreaked havoc on American society.

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The Times of India

Mumbai: Screen addicts form 'relationships' with fictional characters, finds study

MUMBAI: Screen addiction is emerging as one of the big concerns in a digital age, with a new study from a premier medical school in Mumbai stating that those prone to depression or having a low self-esteem are at a higher risk of getting addicted.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

The Times of India

Consequences of online gambling on mental health: The potential dangers and solutions

Online gambling has become a pervasive form of entertainment and, for some, a source of potential financial gain. The accessibility and convenience of online gambling platforms have led to a surge in its popularity. However, the repercussions of excessive online gambling on mental health have raised serious concerns. In India,…

Evening Standard

Excessive social media and smartphone use linked to ADHD symptoms

Technology addiction found to cause inattention and hyperactivity

The Hindu

World Mental Health Day: Psych warns of mobile phone addiction

Seven-year-old Ramesh's addiction to online games led to him threatening his parents. Psychiatrist Madhu Bindu provided 'Play Therapy' to help him overcome it. Mental health issues are on the rise, with only 0.75 psychiatrists per one lakh population in India. People should pursue healthy hobbies instead of getting glued to…

The Independent UK

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill expanding conservatorship law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that makes it easier for authorities to compel treatment for people with mental illness or addiction issues

Evening Standard

Emma Willis says friends of her and husband Matt opened up about addiction issues post-documentary

The presenter featured in the BBC film Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction with her Busted musician husband about his long-standing issues with drugs and alcohol

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