addiction
Stop Lying to Yourself, Your Phone Is Making You Depressed
You don’t have to go offline entirely, but for the love of God, let’s have a little agency.
We Asked an Expert if Smoking Ciggies Can Actually Help You Quit Vaping
“Going back to smoking is absolutely the worst thing anybody could do."
CYBER: When the Video Game Reaches Out to Ask You to Spend More Money
‘State of Survival’ and ‘Game of Thrones: Conquest’ players said they felt pressure from the community and the game itself.
21 Things to Know About Drugs if You’re Under 21
Plan ahead. Don't be a mooch. Be the hero of your friend group by learning to roll a joint.
How Alcohol Lost Its Cool
A third of pub visits are now alcohol-free, but drinking has been losing its cred in pop culture for a while now.
FBI Arrest Police Union President, Investigating Alleged ‘Fake Fundraisers’
Harold "BJ" Sanders, the police union president in Bossier City, allegedly bought opioids on the criminal market.
Perfectionism May Lead to Alcoholism, Study Finds
People who expect themselves to reach unrealistic heights may be prone to reaching for the bottle.
Gambling and the Cost of Living Crisis: A Perfect Storm in the Making
During economic hardship, people tend to gamble more rather than less. When you add addictive betting products into the equation, it spells disaster.
‘You Can Justify Everything’: I Became Addicted to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
A 27-year-old says she used to spend only what she had in her bank account. But when she discovered Afterpay, the situation quickly got away from her.
People Who Use Drugs Talk About the One Drug They Won’t Do
“I’m afraid that even trying it once would be so addictive that you just can’t stop chasing that high.”
The Heroin Capsules Sparking Deadly Turf Wars in South Africa
Heroin addiction is surging since mass-produced capsules have triggered gun wars on South Africa’s east coast.