Addiction
Israeli experts create a roadmap for medicinal cannabis use
The use of medical cannabis is rising speedily around the world, but many healthcare providers and medical professionals still feel unprepared to counsel patients or recommend treatment
A Nation in Pain
A nation in pain: A silent crisis of trauma and addiction - opinion
Israeli study reveals gambling addiction in the wake of war
Oct. 7 aftermath: Nat'l study shows rise in substance abuse, addictions, mental health disorders
The findings provide an unprecedented longitudinal look at the psychological effects of war and trauma across the general population.
‘The war will end, but the habit remains’: Israel’s growing crisis of trauma and addiction
In the Oct. 7 aftermath, a silent epidemic emerges. The ICA is fighting for awareness and those at risk
Professor Shauli Lev-Ran of ICA speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference
“We’re a country in huge distress. We need an integrative addiction and trauma-informed care”
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.
The Growing Popularity of Online Detox
The virtual world’s impact: Are we at risk of losing the human connection?
Although the Internet is not inherently harmful, the key lies in how it is used and the impact it has on one’s life.
Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says
“We wanted to find out if giving people rewards helps them to quit smoking in the long term," said Professor Caitlin Notley, lead author of the study from UEA’s Norwich Medical School.
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.
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.
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.
Grapevine: Jerusalem is blooming
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
