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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Today Is My First Day in Recovery, and Can Be Yours Too

Recovery signifies a reclamation of life, applicable beyond addiction to all aspects of well-being.
Every individual can embrace recovery principles to inspire positive change.
Portland food
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 43 of the 16th St. Crackdown: A veteran's path of stability

Military veterans face significant challenges in reintegrating into civilian life, including addiction and instability.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The kindness of strangers: I was homeless and addicted to heroin. Joanne saved my life

A life-changing intervention by a friend helped a homeless person overcome addiction and work towards regaining custody of her child.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Family Struggles With a Common Problem. I Think It's Up to Me to Break the Silence.

Addressing family addiction requires setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own emotional health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Today Is My First Day in Recovery, and Can Be Yours Too

Recovery signifies a reclamation of life, applicable beyond addiction to all aspects of well-being.
Every individual can embrace recovery principles to inspire positive change.
Portland food
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 43 of the 16th St. Crackdown: A veteran's path of stability

Military veterans face significant challenges in reintegrating into civilian life, including addiction and instability.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The kindness of strangers: I was homeless and addicted to heroin. Joanne saved my life

A life-changing intervention by a friend helped a homeless person overcome addiction and work towards regaining custody of her child.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Family Struggles With a Common Problem. I Think It's Up to Me to Break the Silence.

Addressing family addiction requires setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own emotional health.
#friendship
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Day 54 of the 16th Street Plaza crackdown: "We are doing this to live," vendors say

Community connection can flourish even amidst challenges like drug activity and personal loss.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Day 54 of the 16th Street Plaza crackdown: "We are doing this to live," vendors say

Community connection can flourish even amidst challenges like drug activity and personal loss.
#public-health
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

Cutting funding for addiction programs could reverse progress in reducing overdose deaths.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

The Places Where Opioid Prescriptions Outnumber People

Despite recent public health measures, opioid prescriptions still exceed populations in some U.S. counties, highlighting ongoing issues in impoverished areas.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | This 'masculine' habit has been linked to cancer concerns and brain development issues - and it's nearly doubled among teens

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

Cutting funding for addiction programs could reverse progress in reducing overdose deaths.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

The Places Where Opioid Prescriptions Outnumber People

Despite recent public health measures, opioid prescriptions still exceed populations in some U.S. counties, highlighting ongoing issues in impoverished areas.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | This 'masculine' habit has been linked to cancer concerns and brain development issues - and it's nearly doubled among teens

#mental-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

Nearly 19 million U.S. children have a parent with a substance use disorder, highlighting a critical public health crisis.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

17 Shocking And Heartbreaking Celebrity Revelations They Revealed In Their Memoirs

Brooke Shields highlights the lack of consent in medical procedures affecting women's bodies in her memoir.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Aaron Carter's Twin Sister Angel Is Rewriting The Carter Family Narrative

The Carter family's story is a poignant exploration of trauma, addiction, and mental health advocacy culminating in the documentary 'The Carters: Hurts to Love You.'
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Healing Brain Reward Circuits in Addiction With Mindfulness

Mindfulness therapy can restore the ability to savor, which may reduce cravings in individuals with opioid use disorder.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

Nearly 19 million U.S. children have a parent with a substance use disorder, highlighting a critical public health crisis.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

17 Shocking And Heartbreaking Celebrity Revelations They Revealed In Their Memoirs

Brooke Shields highlights the lack of consent in medical procedures affecting women's bodies in her memoir.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Aaron Carter's Twin Sister Angel Is Rewriting The Carter Family Narrative

The Carter family's story is a poignant exploration of trauma, addiction, and mental health advocacy culminating in the documentary 'The Carters: Hurts to Love You.'
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Healing Brain Reward Circuits in Addiction With Mindfulness

Mindfulness therapy can restore the ability to savor, which may reduce cravings in individuals with opioid use disorder.
#memoir
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The woman left standing - and writing - after the fall of two bad boy chefs

Laurie Woolever's memoir explores the complexities of early motherhood and addiction through a raw and darkly humorous lens.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The woman left standing - and writing - after the fall of two bad boy chefs

Laurie Woolever's memoir explores the complexities of early motherhood and addiction through a raw and darkly humorous lens.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Dropout Kings lead singer Adam Ramey dead by suicide at 31 - days before his birthday

"Adam wasn't just my brother-in-law; he brought life and energy to every gathering and stage. Watching him perform was unforgettable."
Los Angeles Rams
#legislation
Poker
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

These fierce legal battles are reshaping gambling in America

The future of gambling in America is uncertain amid rising lawsuits and legislative efforts aimed at regulating the fast-growing industry.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

Citizens Drive for Hours to Speak in Sacramento, then Lawmakers Cut Them Off

California lawmakers are limiting public comments during hearings, often silencing individuals advocating for important issues, like addiction treatment accountability.
Poker
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

These fierce legal battles are reshaping gambling in America

The future of gambling in America is uncertain amid rising lawsuits and legislative efforts aimed at regulating the fast-growing industry.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

Citizens Drive for Hours to Speak in Sacramento, then Lawmakers Cut Them Off

California lawmakers are limiting public comments during hearings, often silencing individuals advocating for important issues, like addiction treatment accountability.
#tinder
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design, described as addictive, highlights significant issues in product design that lead users to feel compelled rather than intrinsically motivated.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution has made it more addictive, leading to user disengagement and motivation issues.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design fosters addiction through gamification, leading to user frustration and emotional dependence.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design has evolved into a manipulative tool that creates addictive behaviors rather than genuine connections.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Predatory design in apps like Tinder creates psychological dependencies, making users feel compelled rather than genuinely motivated.
Product design today can manipulate users through addiction and opaque economic models.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design has shifted to create addictive behaviors in users, resulting in feelings of compulsion rather than genuine motivation.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design, described as addictive, highlights significant issues in product design that lead users to feel compelled rather than intrinsically motivated.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution has made it more addictive, leading to user disengagement and motivation issues.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design fosters addiction through gamification, leading to user frustration and emotional dependence.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design has evolved into a manipulative tool that creates addictive behaviors rather than genuine connections.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Predatory design in apps like Tinder creates psychological dependencies, making users feel compelled rather than genuinely motivated.
Product design today can manipulate users through addiction and opaque economic models.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design has shifted to create addictive behaviors in users, resulting in feelings of compulsion rather than genuine motivation.
#communication
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago
Relationships

I Finally Got To Date My Crush Years After Middle School. Then The Unthinkable Happened.

fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago
Relationships

I Finally Got To Date My Crush Years After Middle School. Then The Unthinkable Happened.

#social-issues
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Slot machine firms target UK's poorest areas and channel funds to billionaires

Slot machine companies are exploiting Britain's poorest neighbourhoods, with concerns about addiction and corporate profits flowing overseas.
SF food
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Obesity Actually Changes Your Brain

Obesity alters brain structure and function, decreasing dopamine receptors and influencing eating behaviors.
High-fat, high-sugar diets change the brain's reward processing and promote overeating.
Reversal of brain changes due to obesity is challenging and may not be fully achievable.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Barry Keoghan honours his late mother at premiere of new movie in New York

"I said, 'That's my mother's name. Debbie.' That’s crazy, isn’t it? That’s a sign. That is a fecking sign! That day alone is like... So I kept it."
Toronto startup
#psychology
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Can You Have a Meaningful Attachment to AI?

AI chatbots promote easy emotional attachment but may undermine human relationship skills.
Digital interactions can positively support real-world relationships if appropriately managed.
A new digital health metric could clarify the line between attachment and addiction.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
3 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps utilize sophisticated psychological techniques to encourage spending and maximize user engagement.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

New Wave Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices, rooted in Eastern traditions, are being effectively adapted to address modern challenges, especially in mental health and addiction.
fromMedium
3 months ago
Growth hacking

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Digital life
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Can You Have a Meaningful Attachment to AI?

AI chatbots promote easy emotional attachment but may undermine human relationship skills.
Digital interactions can positively support real-world relationships if appropriately managed.
A new digital health metric could clarify the line between attachment and addiction.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
3 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps utilize sophisticated psychological techniques to encourage spending and maximize user engagement.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

New Wave Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices, rooted in Eastern traditions, are being effectively adapted to address modern challenges, especially in mental health and addiction.
fromMedium
3 months ago
Growth hacking

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

#pain-management
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 weeks ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 weeks ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Lorne Michaels banned Chris Farley from 'SNL' for weeks due to his 'addiction issues,' author claims

When Belushi died, it really hit him hard. And I think he felt like this whole approach of just letting people do their own thing on their own time, this was the wrong approach. We're a tribe, we're a group, and we have to look out for each other.
NYC LGBT
#star-wars
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Despite legalized gaming, NY tops country in gambling arrests: report

New York's legalization of gambling hasn't reduced illicit betting, with organized crime increasingly involved and arrests on the rise.
#personal-growth
#homelessness
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Southern California mayor says he wants to 'purge' homeless population by giving them 'all the fentanyl they want'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Southern California mayor says he wants to 'purge' homeless population by giving them 'all the fentanyl they want'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Your lip balm could be secretly wrecking your lips - here's why

Not all lip balms are helpful. Some create what we call rebound dryness. They soothe for a moment, but then actually dry your lips out more over time.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eddie Hutch (48), nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, died of overdose when family thought he was off drugs

Eddie Hutch, a nephew of notorious crime boss Gerry Hutch, died from a methadone overdose, raising questions about his recovery amidst family belief of sobriety.
UK news
#dating-apps
fromMedium
1 month ago
Growth hacking

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

fromMedium
1 month ago
Growth hacking

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a trend in app design towards addiction via gamification.
Predatory systems manipulate user psychology to create artificial wants.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a shift towards addictive design that compels users rather than motivates them.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

I'm addicted to tea leaves and tea bags: 'I love the taste and eat them daily'

Lyubov Siryk, a 20-year-old marketing brand manager from Limassol, Cyprus, has developed an unusual obsession with eating tea leaves and even whole tea bags daily.
Food & drink
Beer
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Test Shows Alcohol Causing Long-Term Brain Damage

Alcohol severely impairs cognitive decision-making abilities in rats, persisting for months despite sobriety.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily: 'I shouldn't really be here' - Comedian Willa White on overcoming drug addiction and prison

Willa White's life embodies a struggle for redemption, emerging from a backdrop of violence and addiction to inspire change within Ireland's prison system.
London politics
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

How Aya Made Hexed!, One of the Best, Most Unhinged Albums of the Year

aya's album 'hexed!' explores addiction through chaotic sounds and personal experiences, reflecting a visceral struggle with substance use.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump appoints Sara Carter as next drug czar, says she 'will lead the charge to protect' US

Sara Carter appointed as Director of ONDCP, focusing on drug issues under Trump's administration.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gen Z guru Roxie Nafousi: 'I was just f**king around taking drugs and ruining my life. I went to a detox retreat in Thailand, but I was back on a bender the day after I got home'

Nafousi candidly opens up about her childhood experiences of feeling different due to her Iraqi heritage, revealing how societal beauty standards shaped her self-worth.
Mental health
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I'm addicted to Brian Eno's diary entries about being addicted to Photoshop

Brian Eno's struggles with Photoshop addiction reveal a complex relationship between creativity and technology.
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