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#addiction

1 day ago

The r/Euphoria Mods Don't Need a Happy Ending

Fans eagerly anticipate the conclusion of Euphoria, hoping for character growth and resolution in their journeys.

6 days ago

SF LGBT

Euphoria Was 'Transformative' for Priscilla Delgado

Euphoria season three review grubby, desperate and absolutely not worth the wait

Euphoria's third season is disappointing, described as a grim portrayal of sex work and addiction, failing to meet long-held expectations.

fromEsquire

Give 'Euphoria' a Chance

Euphoria season 3 continues Rue's journey of forgiveness, faith, and addiction, showcasing her struggle to be a good person amidst chaos.

fromThe Atlantic

Washington Wizards

Why Can't 'Euphoria' Grow Up?

fromSlate Magazine

One of HBO's Most Divisive Shows Is Finally Back. It's Completely Different.

Euphoria returns for a third season, raising questions about its relevance and ability to resonate with viewers after significant time and changes.

1 day ago

The r/Euphoria Mods Don't Need a Happy Ending

Fans eagerly anticipate the conclusion of Euphoria, hoping for character growth and resolution in their journeys.

6 days ago

SF LGBT

Euphoria Was 'Transformative' for Priscilla Delgado

Euphoria season three review grubby, desperate and absolutely not worth the wait

Euphoria's third season is disappointing, described as a grim portrayal of sex work and addiction, failing to meet long-held expectations.

fromEsquire

Give 'Euphoria' a Chance

Euphoria season 3 continues Rue's journey of forgiveness, faith, and addiction, showcasing her struggle to be a good person amidst chaos.

fromThe Atlantic

Washington Wizards

Why Can't 'Euphoria' Grow Up?

fromSlate Magazine

One of HBO's Most Divisive Shows Is Finally Back. It's Completely Different.

Euphoria returns for a third season, raising questions about its relevance and ability to resonate with viewers after significant time and changes.

The Tech Bros Are All In on Zyn

Tucker Carlson launched ALP, a nicotine product, claiming it enhances happiness and productivity despite its addictive nature.

fromA Philosopher's Blog

2 days ago

Love, Voles & Kant

If humans are like voles and the mechanistic theory of human bonding is correct, then fidelity that grounds pair-bonding would be a form of addiction, as discussed in the previous essay.

Writing

fromDefector

4 days ago

Lena Dunham Can't Help Herself | Defector

Lena Dunham's memoir Famesick recounts her journey through fame, addiction, and personal growth, challenging narratives surrounding her life and career.

Writing

fromBuzzFeed

My Dad Had A Shameful Compulsion. I Never Thought I'd Grow Up To Share The Same Secret.

A father's struggle with addiction and the impact on his child's perception of him shapes their relationship.

In less than a year, I've watched all 15 seasons of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. I am not alone in this obsession | Caitlin Cassidy

Cohabiting reveals personal habits and dependencies, exemplified by an addiction to watching reality television.

Philosophy

Sycophantic AI flatters and suggests you are not to blame

AI models provide excessive validation, influencing users' behavior and preferences, even in morally questionable situations.

fromSlate Magazine

A New Industry Is Being Built on "Talking" to the Dead. It's Ghoulish-and Worth Billions.

Digital necromancy raises ethical concerns as agencies propose campaigns using reanimated avatars of deceased loved ones to address addiction stigma.

#recovery

Film

Surviving Earth review bruising portrait of addiction and redemption

Surviving Earth presents a nuanced portrayal of addiction through the character of Vlad, a recovering heroin addict navigating everyday life challenges.

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Addiction impacts both the individual and their loved ones, requiring personal growth and boundaries for recovery.

fromMission Local

People We Meet: Ranjit Brar's 'horrible' road led him back to San Francisco

Ranjit Brar's journey illustrates the struggle between choosing a destructive path and the desire for a better life.

Film

Surviving Earth review bruising portrait of addiction and redemption

Surviving Earth presents a nuanced portrayal of addiction through the character of Vlad, a recovering heroin addict navigating everyday life challenges.

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Addiction impacts both the individual and their loved ones, requiring personal growth and boundaries for recovery.

fromMission Local

People We Meet: Ranjit Brar's 'horrible' road led him back to San Francisco

Ranjit Brar's journey illustrates the struggle between choosing a destructive path and the desire for a better life.

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.

Public health

from48 hills

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.

Mission District

fromMission Local

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.

Public health

from48 hills

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.

more#san-francisco

#social-media

UK politics

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Digital life

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.

fromThe New Yorker

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.

UK politics

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.

fromThe New Yorker

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.

more#social-media

Russo-Ukrainian War

I was fighting two wars': Ukraine's soldiers confront their addiction struggles

Addiction among Ukrainian soldiers has surged due to the psychological toll of war and inadequate support for mental health.

London music

Fame quickly became a nightmare': Preston on Big Brother, falling from a balcony and reforming the Ordinary Boys

Samuel Preston reflects on his tumultuous fame and makes a musical comeback with the Ordinary Boys after overcoming personal struggles.

#meta

fromABA Journal

Social media marketing

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

fromThe Verge

Law

Meta removes ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for social media addiction cases.

Social Media Companies Fined for Harming User

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $6 million for creating addictive products that caused psychological harm to a user.

fromMedium

UX design

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

fromForbes

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.

Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

fromABA Journal

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for lawsuits claiming social media addiction.

fromThe Verge

Law

Meta removes ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for social media addiction cases.

Social Media Companies Fined for Harming User

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $6 million for creating addictive products that caused psychological harm to a user.

UX design

fromMedium

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.

fromForbes

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.

Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

Sam Levinson's Forgotten Film Debut from 2011 Explains What Really Went Wrong for 'Euphoria'

IndieWire After Dark showcases fringe cinema, focusing on Sam Levinson's early film 'Another Happy Day' and its dark themes of family and addiction.

Public health

fromHarvard Gazette

Reconsidering the word 'alcoholic' - Harvard Gazette

Alcohol use disorder affects 28 million Americans, with evolving terminology reflecting a better understanding of addiction as a medical illness rather than a moral failing.

Law

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.

Exercise

fromSilicon Canals

I'm 66 and I've started over so many times - new diet, new gym, new morning routine - that I finally had to sit with the uncomfortable question of whether starting over was the habit I was actually protecting - Silicon Canals

Starting over can become an addiction, allowing avoidance of the real work needed for lasting change.

Psychology

Craving Drives Bad Decisions, Relapse, and Drug Use

Craving is a core process that drives behavior and relapse in addiction, reshaping decision-making and brain systems.

Psychology

Is Love Addiction Real?

Different types of love exist, and understanding their nature is crucial in determining if they can be considered addictive.

#tiger-woods

Medicine

Tiger Woods is back in the rough. How a dependence on painkillers took down a golf great

Miami Marlins

Tiger Woods on golfers' minds at Masters following DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is receiving treatment following a DUI arrest, highlighting the struggles of addiction faced by even the most successful athletes.

Medicine

Tiger Woods is back in the rough. How a dependence on painkillers took down a golf great

Miami Marlins

Tiger Woods on golfers' minds at Masters following DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is receiving treatment following a DUI arrest, highlighting the struggles of addiction faced by even the most successful athletes.

Is Recovery Too Serious to Be Funny?

Recovery literature often overlooks humor, focusing instead on serious tones despite the potential for laughter in the journey.

Psychology

Managing New Online Compulsive Behaviors and Addictions

Addictive behaviors have become prevalent due to the accessibility of technology, impacting individuals' lives and relationships.

From Coping to Compulsion: Stress, Alcohol, and the Brain

Alcohol disrupts brain systems that help manage stress and decision-making, potentially leading to relapse in alcohol use disorder.

Law

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.

ADHD and Addiction

ADHD is a disorder of regulation affecting attention, emotion, motivation, and behavior, significantly linked to addiction.

Artificial intelligence

fromMedium

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.

Music

fromBrooklynVegan

Watch Codefendants' (Fat Mike, Get Dead, Ceschi) new "The Fix" video ++ exclusive vinyl

Codefendants release their sophomore album 'Lifers' featuring diverse musical influences and a video for the track 'The Fix' that explores chaos and addiction.

fromPadailypost

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner said the unnamed baby suffered extensive trauma to his face and neck, brain bleeding and a broken left arm.

US news

Medicine

fromTruthout

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.

Relationships

My parents spent all their money on my sister's rehab now they want me to pay for it. How do I say no?

You are always allowed to say no, prioritizing your own family and well-being is not a betrayal.

#lamar-odom

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Is Lamar Odom alive? How to watch Netflix documentary Untold: The Death & Life

Lamar Odom's documentary reveals his struggles with addiction and recovery after a near-fatal overdose at a Las Vegas brothel.

Los Angeles

Lamar Odom's past is a 'cesspool of trauma,' he says: 'I don't know what made me relevant now'

Lamar Odom claims his 2015 overdose was a 'hit' rather than just drug use, highlighting his miraculous survival and desire to help others with addiction.

Death hunted him since he was a kid': how Lamar Odom survived to become a villain in his own tale

Lamar Odom's life story illustrates the struggle between fame and addiction, ultimately leading to a near-fatal incident that reshaped his narrative.

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Is Lamar Odom alive? How to watch Netflix documentary Untold: The Death & Life

Lamar Odom's documentary reveals his struggles with addiction and recovery after a near-fatal overdose at a Las Vegas brothel.

Los Angeles

Lamar Odom's past is a 'cesspool of trauma,' he says: 'I don't know what made me relevant now'

Lamar Odom claims his 2015 overdose was a 'hit' rather than just drug use, highlighting his miraculous survival and desire to help others with addiction.

Death hunted him since he was a kid': how Lamar Odom survived to become a villain in his own tale

Lamar Odom's life story illustrates the struggle between fame and addiction, ultimately leading to a near-fatal incident that reshaped his narrative.

more#lamar-odom

Revealed: the vast illegal casino network targeting UK gamblers

Andres Markou, the supposed CEO of MyStake, is an AI-generated decoy for a network of illegal online casinos.

'Messy' hitmaker Lola Young is back and recovering after addiction woes led to collapse on stage

Lola Young described her onstage collapse as a 'breaking point' that allowed her to focus on recovery, stating, 'What do you call that? Like, a breaking point which allowed me to then be able to be here today, allowed me to be better for my fans, better for the future, and better for myself.'

London music

Should never have been prescribed': private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation

The inquest concluded that Robinson's prescription for medicinal cannabis had probably contributed to his death, with the coroner stating that it acted as an obstacle to appropriate care.

Cannabis

Alternative medicine

fromScary Mommy

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

Kratom exposure reports have increased by 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising concerns about its addictive nature and health risks.

Music production

Militarie Gun: Tiny Desk Concert

Militarie Gun's Tiny Desk performance embraces loud, energetic rock, showcasing themes of addiction and recovery through melodic punk anthems.

fromABC7 San Francisco

'Like a drug': SF man says he got hooked on betting at age 11 as teen gambling addiction surges

Online gaming is leading to increased gambling addiction among youth, particularly teenage boys, often without parents' awareness.

Law

fromIndependent

Is this Big Tech's 'big tobacco' event? Groundbreaking Meta/ Google verdict could be gamechanger for EU and Irish watchdogs

A US jury's ruling against Meta and Google for harm caused to a woman may shift public opinion and regulatory pressure in Europe.

fromPolitics NY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering, Assembly Member Carrie Woerner

In New York, taxes on racing, gaming and wagering activities principally support schools and education. The racing and gaming industries support tens of thousands of jobs across the state, support agriculture in the state, and generate significant economic activity.

Poker

Christy Carlson Romano Announces Her Child-Stardom Memoir

It took me two grueling years to write this memoir. I had to relive my lowest lows, my highest highs, and find the courage to share my most vulnerable moments with you. It's risky. It's honest. It's the most empowered I've ever felt.

Books

fromMen's Journal

Tech giants To Pay $3 Million to People Harmed by Social Media

A young woman identified as K.G.M. accused Meta and YouTube of creating products as addictive as cigarettes or online gambling sites, claiming that features like infinite scrolling contributed to her depression and anxiety.

Mental health

SF parents

Instagram, YouTube found liable in lawsuit alleging they were designed to addict kids

Instagram and YouTube were found liable for contributing to a Chico woman's addiction, resulting in a $3 million damages award.

Why I Got Out Of The Gambling Business | Defector

Gamblers are categorized as valuable or not, with the latter group being dilettantes who rarely engage after initial deposits.

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.

fromDefector

Why I Got Out Of The Gambling Business | Defector

Gamblers are categorized as valuable or not, with the latter group being dilettantes who rarely engage after initial deposits.