Addiction

A post-7 October study shows a sharp rise in addictive substance use among high-functioning Israelis, highlighting how trauma and stress drive reliance on drugs and alcohol.

An inside look at Tel Aviv's Mol HaYam shelter highlights the struggles of homeless men battling addiction, systemic shortages in welfare housing, and the bureaucratic hurdles of Israel's social services.

Rabbi Dan Tumkin explores the roots of addiction, urging society to look past surface behaviors and judgmental attitudes to address the deep emotional pain and trauma underneath.

The Ministry of Health publishes new recommendations for dealing with increasing usage: no screens until age two, smartphone only from age 13, and social media from age 15. Moshe Bar Siman-Tov: "A critical impact on public health, mental health, and health in general."

In a series of videos, American rapper Doja Cat opened up about dealing with online negativity, accusations of being "satanic," and her past battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction.

Lil Nas X, who recently completed a rehabilitation program following a health crisis, has announced the death of his mother, Tamika Hill. The rapper has long been open about their complex relationship, which was deeply affected by her lifelong struggle with substance abuse.

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion as part of a settlement in a massive lawsuit filed against it by 29 US states, alleging that the company violated the privacy of young users and integrated addictive features.

Prof. Nitzan Pekin, Deputy Director of the Center for Cyber Law and Policy at the University of Haifa, explained the lawsuit against Meta, which centers on the question of whether the company used data it collected on minors to design its products and increase screen time.

Justin Chatwin, who starred alongside Panettiere in her final film, Sleepwalker, spoke about their time working together last year and revealed what she told him about dealing with addiction and trauma. "I've been clean for 15 years, so I know this world of addiction - and I saw that she was struggling," he described. Meanwhile, the final campaign she filmed just two weeks before her death has...

The largest trial in the series of "addiction lawsuits" against social media platforms begins today in California. 29 US states are suing Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users, with potential penalties reaching $1.4 trillion.

Hours of gaming and scrolling in bed ended in severe nerve damage. Indonesian actress Shakila was forced to undergo complex neck surgery. Now, immobilized in a brace, she warns: "The pain was unbearable — keep children away from screens."