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הלוטוס הלבן
Addiction in the spotlight: ‘The White Lotus’ and the global prescription drug crisis
Experts warn of rising dependence on anti-anxiety medications, which often start as short-term solutions but lead to addiction; with withdrawal posing serious risks, specialists stress need for medical oversight, alternative treatments, and early intervention
Eitan Gefen | 03.17.25
מדבקת פנטניל
Exploiting the system: The dark trade of opioid painkillers in Israel
Opioids sold legally for next to nothing trafficked at high prices on Israel’s black market, exploiting Health Ministry and HMO loopholes; even truck drivers operate clinics, while doctors—often under threat—issue prescriptions that fuel growing and deadly trade
Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 03.01.25
יועד כחל
Twelve hours a day on the computer: My battle with screen addiction
For years, Yoad was addicted to screens and video games, spending countless hours in front of the computer; by 17, with the support of his parents, he managed to break free; now, he shares his journey to recovery and the lessons he learned
Dana Moyson | 12.28.24
התמכרות התמכרויות כדורים
Two distinct brain pathways to addiction
A study on mice unexpectedly revealed that the negative reinforcements hindering withdrawal from painkillers involve a distinct brain mechanism from the positive reinforcement that initially drives drug dependence  
Tal Fisher/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 10.25.24
מריחואנה קנאביס עישון
Israel sees rising substance abuse rates as war drags on, study finds
Israel Center on Addiction data collected before and during war shows number of Israelis developing post-traumatic symptoms and turning to drugs skyrocketed
Hadar Gil-Ad | 10.15.24
מחבלי חמאס ב־7 באוקטובר
Traumatic and scarring: The mental cost of watching October 7 videos
New ongoing study sampling Israelis after Hamas attack reveals viewing graphic videos has potential to cause post-traumatic symptoms and create media addiction
Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta | 10.09.24
תופסים מחסה מול משרדי יוניסף בתל אביב בזמן אזעקה
Stress from war can trigger chronic disease, addictions, health professionals say
Whether it's diabetes, rapid weight gain, skin and intestinal conditions or substance abuse,  accumulated stress from a prolonged war can manifest a myriad of ailments; When it comes to teen opiate consumption per capita, Israel is already ahead of even the United States since start of war
Adir Yanko | 09.17.24
משתמשי ChatGPT מציפים את החנות של החברה בחברים וחברות מבוססים בינה מלאכותית
AI chatbot assistants growing more sophisticated – and addictive
New generation of digital personal assistants blurs the line between AI and human traits; Users report growing dependence, using them to ease loneliness and cope with anxiety or depression; yet this technological advance raises ethical concerns
Israel Wullman | 09.14.24
'Instead of winning the jackpot, debt collectors knocked on my parents' door': One in six Israelis is addicted to gambling
Since October 7, Israel has seen surge in addiction to alcohol, drugs and gambling; new study reveals even before war, percentage of at-risk gamblers above global average; experts warn: next wave of addicts is coming
Dror Feuer | 08.24.24
קנאביס רפואי
Cannabis: Miracle for some, menace for others
Plant divides opinion as a 'miracle substance' for medical relief and a potential threat, especially to young users; while it offers benefits in severe cases, understanding its risks demands a nuanced and balanced approach
Dr. Oren Tene | 08.08.24
משקאות אנרגיה
Energy drink maker faces class action in US over alleged addictiveness
Lawsuit filed against Feel Free manufacturer Botanic Tonics for misleading advertising, failing to disclose drink's potential risks and addictive properties, as well as high kratom concentration
Ynetnews | 07.23.24
ילד נער דיכאון התעללות עצוב אילוס אילוסטרציה מקלדת
High on life: New study shows addiction to physical fitness is real
Recent Israeli study found that many Israeli men suffer from addiction to physical fitness; the causes are childhood anxiety and avoidance caused by parental unavailability; 'physical fitness holds potential for addiction like anything else'
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 09.19.23
משככי כאבים
Why don't opioids have warning labels in Israel?
Despite an appeal by organizations for new warning labels to be placed on packages approved by the Health Ministry, they have still not been approved
Adir Yanko | 08.14.23
קריסטל
'Everyone’s into crystal meth - doctors, lawyers, techies, CEOs of big companies'
While it's cheap, accessible and provides a sense of euphoria, it is also terrifyingly addictive and damaging to both body and psyche; Crystal meth, also known as Tina, returns to wreak havoc in Israel, and In the LGBTQ+ community, where it's particularly prevalent, it’s known as ‘the new AIDS’
Sarit Rosenblum | 07.01.23
Retorno
From addiction to redemption: Israeli rehab center offers healing to observant Jews from around the world
Addiction is a difficult phenomenon affecting millions around the world but it's not always easy to get help, especially among certain population groups; Retorno, located in the countryside near Jerusalem, has become the go-to solution for Jewish patients not only from Israel but as far as New York, London and South America
Ynetnews | 06.10.23
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