Stranger in My Own Skin: Pete Doherty documentary reviewed by a mental health and addiction expert: Stranger in My Own Skin is a documentary about the life of musician Pete Doherty, who is as well known for his drug use and spells in prison as he is for forming The Libertines and later Babyshambles. From …
Matthew Perry: the power of celebrities speaking publicly about their addiction: As the outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans shows, the actor Matthew Perry and his Friends character, Chandler Bing, meant a huge amount to many people. But Perry, who died suddenly at 54, said himself that he did not want to be remembered …
Ghana school students talk about their social media addiction, and how it affects their use of English: Education stakeholders should pay attention to students' use of social media. Wikimedia Commons Social media networks such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube and Instagram have been shown to have significantly transformed student behaviour. But the focus has been …
Drug addiction in South Africa: what was learned from six young men recovering from opioids: A man living living on the streets in Johannesburg holding the nyaope (opiod) drug ready to smoke. Photo by Bongani Siziba/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The ways we intervene in curbing addiction to substances has shifted from the medical era, …
How parents’ internet addiction can fuel their children’s – and what to do about it: CarlosDavid/Shutterstock Teenagers are often accused of being addicted to their mobile devices, but new research shows they’re often just modelling their parents’ behaviour. Of course, we all use digital devices for work, for fun, and for socialising – but too …
Gen Z smartphone addiction can boost compulsive buying – but businesses can help them kick the shopping habit: Gen Z smartphone addiction can support compulsive buying habits. AlessandroBiascioli / Shutterstock People born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s – so-called generation Z – face many financial challenges, from more expensive housing to lower wages. Many …
Wireheading: the AI version of drug addiction, and why experts are worried about it – podcast: Sarah Holmlund/Shutterstock This episode of The Conversation’s In Depth Out Loud podcast explores why experts are worried about AIs becoming addicts. You can read the text version of this in-depth article here. The audio version is read by Peter …
Why the humble legume could be the answer to Europe’s fertiliser addiction: An assortment of legumes. Morinka/Shutterstock Peas, lentils, chickpeas, beans and peanuts: if it comes in a pod then chances are it’s a legume. These unassuming food crops have a special ability that makes them fairly unique in the plant kingdom. They can convert …
Revealed: true cost of Britain’s addiction to factory-farmed chicken: The first time I encountered an intensive “chicken shed” up close I was taken aback by just how massive it was – the huge industrial-looking metal clad building was well over 100 metres long by 25 metres wide. And there wasn’t just one, there were seven …
Why your social media habit is probably not an addiction — new research: Shutterstock/Rawpixel.com Social media apps are useful sources of information. They help us catch up with the activities of friends, news, current affairs, government COVID updates and the latest happenings in celebrity and sport. But during the pandemic, you may have felt you …
Mario Draghi: is Italy’s addiction to technocratic leaders a cause for concern?: Italy loves technocrats. The latest proof is the decision to install Mario Draghi, former governor of the Bank of Italy and former president of the European Central Bank, as prime minister. This followed the resignation of Giuseppe Conte, who lost the support of …
Work addiction can be harmful to mental health: 'Workaholics' are driven to work excessively. Roman Samborskyi/ Shutterstock As a culture, we’ve come to value growth and productivity, making paid work not only a necessity, but a central concern in peoples’ lives. Yet this attitude towards work is harming us more than it’s helping, with research …
Alcohol addiction: could the brain’s immune system be the key to understanding and treating alcoholism?: Even moderate alcohol consumption changes the brain's structure. Syda Productions/ Shutterstock Alcohol abuse is a serious problem worldwide. In England alone, over 350,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions – and over 5,000 alcohol-related deaths – were reported in 2018. Long-term alcohol abuse …
South Africa in the news: Woman loses 76kg after ditching McDonald’s addiction: A woman has revealed how she lost more than 76kg after putting an end to her obsession with fast food. Alida Elizabeth Dreyer, who lives in Sydney but is originally from South Africa, would consume up …: “South Africa” – BingNews The Latest: …
South Africa in the news: Drug Addiction Treatment Market – A comprehensive study by Key Players: Indivior, Pfizer, Alkermes, Novartis: South & Central America: Argentina, ,Chile, LATAM, and Brazil. • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Egypt and South Africa. • Europe: UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, BeNeLux, …: “South Africa” – …
South Africa in the news: Stimulus addiction grows as risk in emerging markets: In the next six to 12 months, South Africa’s rand may be among the most at risk given lower policy rates, underlying vulnerabilities, and the central bank’s quantitative-easing program, said Brendan …: “South Africa” – BingNews Asia Cup 2020 will go ahead …
Weaning African leaders off addiction to power is an ongoing struggle: President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni refuses to relinquish power. EPA/Stringer Some African countries have recorded democratic victories in the past 12 months. Ethiopia has a new leader whose ascent holds great promise for change, despite the country’s problematic 2015 election. Liberia and Sierra Leone …
Man walking more than 2,000 miles to raise awareness for addiction new: Downs said he's never done this before, but after suffering from addiction for years he said he doesn't want anyone else to go through what he did. Downs left from Panama City, Florida in February and was walking through Bedford County on Route …