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‘Sex and Love Addiction’ Isn’t a Diagnosis, but It Can Be Debilitating  The New York Times In a New Memoir, Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Dark. Very Dark.  The New York Times Oprah Winfrey selects Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir for her book club  ABC News Review | Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir might shock the ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ crowd  The Washington Post Elizabeth Gilbert was addicted to …

Survey finds ‘digital addiction’ soaring among Baby Boomers  KTLA Source link

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Though it felt a bit like discovering an addiction treatment at my local heroin store, I found the screen-time solution that works for me via an Instagram ad. For months, Meta’s algorithm badgered me to buy a little piece …

The Sister Wives star reveals how she got hooked on oxy — even taking it before filming the family’s TLC show — and how she ultimately overcame her addiction after being called out for her behavior. Christine Brown is opening up about her past addiction to oxycodone. The Sister Wives star reveals in her new book, Sister Wife: A Memoir …

Summary: A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic research hinted at benefits for anxiety and depression, results were inconsistent and often showed potential harm. The evidence suggests higher THC concentrations carry greater risks, reinforcing concerns about high-potency cannabis …

Weed is stronger and more accessible than ever, and addiction to it is rising, especially in young Americans, experts are warning. Chris Pollock, 39, was a director at a Southern California substance abuse treatment program for about five years and saw firsthand how 18- to 25-year-olds were turning to marijuana to cope with stress and sleep issues. He told DailyMail.com: …

Summary: Chronic pain affects millions, but opioid medications bring high risks of dependence and side effects. Researchers have now pinpointed specific neurons in the amygdala that make pain feel unpleasant, opening the door to drugs that ease suffering without shutting down normal sensation. With a new $12 million NIH grant, scientists are working to design small molecules that target these …

Jennifer Aniston admitted in a new Vanity Fair cover story that the cast of “Friends” had been “mourning” Matthew Perry long before his death at 54 years old in October 2023. Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on NBC’s “Friends” opposite Aniston as Rachel Green, died from the “acute effects” of ketamine. He had long been outspoken about battling substance …

There’s growing concern about the safety of consuming a supplement known as kratom, derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia that has exploded in popularity in recent years.  Used in a variety of products — including drinks, pills, powders and brewed tea leaves — kratom is marketed as an energy booster, relaxant and pain reliever.  But it’s increasingly …

Is it you, or is it the phones? Nanzeeba Ibnat/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nanzeeba Ibnat/Getty Images Finding it hard to concentrate? Are you glued to social media for longer than you’d like? Well, maybe it’s not you… maybe it’s the phones. Ninety one percent of Americans own a smartphone, and over half of adults say they spend too …