Addiction
One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds
Hebrew University researchers found low body esteem and problematic social media use were the strongest risk factors. "We wanted to understand the psychological factors," they told the Post.
Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs
Addicted to Ritalin: When ADHD medication becomes a solution for every problem
A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
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.
Finally recognizing the Israeli opioid disaster
Israel, now the largest per capita consumer of opioids, faces a rising crisis. Learn about the challenges, responses from health authorities, and the need for improved treatment and prevention.
The journey to recovery at an idyllic rehabilitation center
Clinic Les Alpes, an exclusive rehabilitation center, offers relief for those dealing with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, as well as post-trauma.
1 out of 4 Israelis used addictive substances since Oct. 7
A recent report by the Israeli Center for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that two months after the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, 1 in 4 Israelis uses addictive substances increasingly.
Confronting Israel's drug addiction problem amid Gaza war - opinion
In an era where numerous individuals resort to substances as a coping mechanism for anxiety and depression, what will the impact of the war be?
Trying to quit smoking? Here are tips to avoid a relapse when stressed
Stressful situations can tempt ex-smokers to some again, but here are strategies to overcome the urge and stay smoke-free.
Will stress from the Hamas war drive Israelis to drug addiction?
Amid the stress of the Israel-Hamas war, the temptation of using drugs and getting hooked on addictive behaviors is a significant concern.
