Addiction

Brad Pitt opens up about journey back to sobriety after Angelina Jolie split

Appearing on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Pitt opened up about his sobriety and getting to know Shepard in AA meetings. 

Cast member Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European premiere in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.
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The Growing Popularity of Online Detox

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The virtual world’s impact: Are we at risk of losing the human connection?

 Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says.

Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says


University of Buffalo researchers uncover ancient roots of carb addiction

This finding suggests that Homo sapiens had a taste for starch much before the domestication of crops shaped the human diet.

 University of Buffalo researchers uncover ancient roots of carb addiction.

Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing

Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.

 Phone addiction.

Simple to disconnect: Former social media addicts share their stories

With rising awareness of social media's negative effects, people of all ages are seeking to disconnect. Three former heavy users share their experiences.

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Grapevine: Jerusalem is blooming

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 New National Library of Israel building in Jerusalem, exterior.

Finally recognizing the Israeli opioid disaster

Israel, now the largest per capita consumer of opioids, faces a rising crisis. Learn about the challenges, responses from health authorities, and the need for improved treatment and prevention.

 PROF. PINHAS DANNON, chief psychiatrist of the Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem and a leading expert on opioid addiction.

The journey to recovery at an idyllic rehabilitation center

Clinic Les Alpes, an exclusive rehabilitation center, offers relief for those dealing with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, as well as post-trauma.

 THE HISTORIC chateau is located in the Swiss Alps, above Lake Geneva.

1 out of 4 Israelis used addictive substances since Oct. 7

A recent report by the Israeli Center for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that two months after the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, 1 in 4 Israelis uses addictive substances increasingly.

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Confronting Israel's drug addiction problem amid Gaza war - opinion

In an era where numerous individuals resort to substances as a coping mechanism for anxiety and depression, what will the impact of the war be?

 An illustrative image of drugs in plastic bags, reminiscent of party drugs such as MDMA (ecstasy).

Trying to quit smoking? Here are tips to avoid a relapse when stressed

Stressful situations can tempt ex-smokers to some again, but here are strategies to overcome the urge and stay smoke-free.

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Will stress from the Hamas war drive Israelis to drug addiction?

Amid the stress of the Israel-Hamas war, the temptation of using drugs and getting hooked on addictive behaviors is a significant concern.

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Ice cream, snacks just as addictive as cocaine and heroin - study

Study finds that processed foods are just as addictive as hard drugs, raising calls for awareness and action on the addictive properties and health risks of everyday snacks.

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