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www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Digital life

I'm 24, but I used a Nokia dumbphone' for the whole 2010s I long to go back to it | Isabel Brooks

1. The author's grandmother sees smartphones as unreliable and prefers her old dumbphone. 2. The author resisted getting a smartphone until 2020, citing concerns about addiction and not wanting to follow the crowd. [ more ]
Inverse
8 months ago
Mental health

This Forgotten Psychedelic Could Revolutionize Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment

Ibogaine is an illegal substance that is making a comeback for treating addiction, anxiety, depression, and traumatic brain injuries.
A study found that a combination treatment of magnesium and ibogaine resulted in immense relief from symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and improved cognition in military veterans with traumatic brain injuries. [ more ]
time.com
8 months ago
Health

The Origins of Dry January

Dry January is a month-long campaign encouraging people to abstain from alcohol, and it has seen significant participation in recent years.
The increase in alcohol consumption globally has led to concerns about its impact on health, with organizations like the World Health Organization classifying it as a Group 1 carcinogen. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Health

What Is Crack Addiction?

Excessive usage of crack cocaine can cause an overdose or other serious or life-threatening side effects.
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