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Scroll on: why your screen-time habits aren’t as bad as you think they are

The increasing use of digital technology has inspired many scare stories, but is it reducing our attention span, does smartphone addiction actually exist – and should we even be feeling bad about it?

The Guardian - UK

Because 'Marijuana Is Dangerous,' 2 Inveterate Drug Warriors Say, 'Legalizing It Was a Mistake'

William Barr and John Walters ignore the benefits of legalization and systematically exaggerate its costs.

Reason

Telangana in the grip of intoxication and addiction

Alprazolam, meant to be sold by licensed medical shops with a prescription, has found its way into the illicit market, setting off the public health alarm.

The Hindu

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I’m not surprised people are suing a dating app company – our addiction to swiping makes us miserable

Those who – like me – have spent years looking for love on a six-inch screen know the pitfalls of these platforms, says the author Georgina Lawton

The Guardian - UK

Matthew Perry’s Stepfather, ‘Dateline’ Correspondent Keith Morrison, Says He Was “Happy, and He Said So” At the End of His Life

“And he hadn’t said that for a long time.”

Marie Claire

Jimmy Kimmel Makes “Insulting” Jokes About Robert Downey Jr. Being “High,” Sparks Outrage

"Robert Downey Jr., if you want to Will Smith-slap Jimmy Kimmel, I don’t blame you,” one said about the Oscars monologue. The post Jimmy Kimmel Makes “Insulting” Jokes About Robert Downey Jr. Being “High,” Sparks Outrage first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Robert Downey Jr's JAIL PIC goes viral after Best Supporting Actor win; Internet hails his journey from drug addiction to Oscar-winner as 'greatest comeback'

A decades-old photograph of Robert Downey Jr handcuffed in jail clothes has gone viral online, after the actor's triumph at the 96th Academy Awards.

The Times of India

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A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolation

Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.

WEKU

Brian D'arcy James And Kelli O'hara Star In Days Of Wine And Roses On Broadway

Experience the poignant Broadway musical Days of Wine and Roses, a story of love and struggle against addiction, featuring Brian d'Arcy James and Kelli O'Hara.

Top News

Oregon Governor To Sign Bill Recriminalizing Drug Use

Oregon's decision to recriminalize drug use sparks debate on drug policy and addiction treatment in the US.

Top News

Refusal to confirm identity of Stakeknife reflects British state’s addiction to secrecy

Security forces and government still refuse to clarify allegations that Freddie Scappaticci was British spy at the heart of the IRA

The Guardian - UK

Jewellery outlet staff held on charge of theft of ornaments

Chandera police arrest man for stealing gold jewelry worth ₹11.25 lakh to fund online gaming addiction.

The Hindu

Betty Ford Forever Stamp Honors Legacy Of Advocacy

Learn about the unveiling of a postage stamp honoring Betty Ford's advocacy for women's health and addiction treatment.

Top News

You’ll probably spend at least 17 years of your adult life online. Here are some expert tips for curbing screen time while staying connected

You don’t have to have an internet or a social media addiction to rack up years of scrolling time.

Fortune

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Reason

Rudy Carey Was Pardoned, but the Unjust Law That Kept Him From Working Is Still on the Books

Virginia’s barrier crime law limits employment prospects for ex-offenders, who often find their way back into the penal system when they can’t find work.

The Guardian - UK

Fashion, addiction, antisemitism: the spectacular rise and fall of designer John Galliano

He was the epoch-shifting auteur of 90s fashion. Then came drugs, grief and an infamous outburst. As Kevin Macdonald’s new documentary shows, self-destruction was all that could stop him

LiveScience

Tinder, Hinge lawsuit raises question: Can dating apps be considered addictive?

Researchers say that regardless of whether they qualify as "addictive," dating apps are designed to keep you swiping.

The Guardian - UK

‘My first death was the weirdest …’ Ministry’s Al Jourgensen, metal’s great survivor

The industrial pioneer’s heart stopped three times during addiction and serious illness. Now, before a planned split, his new album takes on Trump – even if it means disowning his mother

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Why do people love to hate tattoos? This is one addiction I'm happy to have

I’m not being funny but… who decided tattoos needed to stop at a certain age? We all remember when we were kids and first noticed someone on our block or our cousin’s tattoo for the first time. That curiosity around them that gets a lot of us wondering if we…

Salon

Black Americans need tobacco substitutes

The decades-long failure to curb cigarette addiction reveals a painful legacy of deception towards Black Americans

Latin Times

Peso Pluma Reportedly Hospitalized in Mental Health and Addiction Facility in Mexico

After breaking up with Argentine Urban artist Nicki Nicole, and cancelling the South American tour of his tour, Peso Pluma reportedly entered a rehabilitation clinic.

Top News

Actor David Gail's Cause Of Death Revealed In Statement

Learn about the tragic death of actor David Gail at 58 due to drug intoxication and the importance of raising awareness about pharmaceutical addiction.

The Guardian - UK

Alt-pop star Allie X: ‘Performing is a lifelong addiction – I realised I could make people love me’

After a decade creating off-kilter bangers for BTS, Troye Sivan and others, fans say she’s been overlooked – but few realise she has been facing secret health issues. Now she might finally be about to have her own breakout moment

Dynamite News

PM Modi expresses concern over drug menace, says 'It causes huge loss to society and country'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his concern over the growing drug menace among the youth and said that the addiction causes a huge loss to society and the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Strong families needed to combat drug addiction: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need to protect the youth from drug addiction and said a strong family support system is needed to combat the vice

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