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
The high costs of smoking
Miriam Adelson: Cannabis is a gateway drug to opioids
“The normalization of cannabis in our society directly endangers its most vulnerable members: children,” said Dr Miriam Adelson.
Nikki Haley: No. 1 priority of ‘Deal of the Century’ is Israel’s security
‘When the [PA] realizes that they don’t have the backing they think they have, I think we might see a shift’
Teenager launches online course to help break smartphone addiction
With half of all children receiving their first phone between the ages of 10 and 12, smartphone addiction is becoming a problem worldwide.
Juul disregarded evidence it's e-cigarettes were getting teens hooked
“If you think Marlboros are bad because they’re addictive, then this is like a Marlboro on steroids.”
Resident of Ofakim storms a police station, stabs officer with stick
The 30-year old man, was arrested by officers at the station and attempted to attack them with a knife.
We know phones are bad for us. Now, ‘digital detox’ is a business model
Yom Kippur reminds us we are are slaves to our tech, here's how other are detoxing.
How rehab hotlines could save the lives of drug addicts
Every day, people are dying from drug overdose or getting sick due to drug use. Addiction is no longer considered to be a moral failing but a chronic disease
Congrats, you quit drinking! But who do you tell?
If you want to put your lunch on Instagram, I won’t stop you. But when it comes to getting clean and sober, maybe keep it to yourself. At least for the time being.
Jews can’t be alcoholics or addicts? Don’t tell this Jewish alcoholic
An alcoholic can b a lawyer, a businesswoman, a congressperson, of MK< a rabbi, a housewife -- anyone.
