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The Screen Time Maximalists Who Spend an Ungodly Amount of Time on Their Phones
As debates over social media addiction rage, people with extreme screen times tell WIRED they have no plans to cut back.
Opinion: Science is recognizing the protective effects of religion
A new study suggests that religion and spirituality could be a component in preventing and recovering from addiction
GSK says goodbye to leucovorin (again)
A revised ACIP charter, sports betting and gambling addiction, and other health news from Morning Rounds
They needed treatment for drug addiction. The company they turned to may have used them to commit fraud
Renault Shirley remembers the first time he was asked to falsify billing reports for Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center.
As sports betting grows, more Washingtonians are calling for help
Sports betting in Washington continues to grow at an aggressive pace. With a rise in gambling comes the risk of increased gambling addiction.
As sports betting grows, more Washingtonians are calling for help
Sports betting in Washington continues to grow at an aggressive pace. With a rise in gambling comes the risk of increased gambling addiction.
Save the Michaels is out of business
Another addiction services provider will take over the nonprofit's last facility, following months of financial and organizational turmoil.
'In On The Action': Fresno State student loses thousands due to sports betting addiction
What once required a trip to a casino is now available with a few taps on a smartphone, as Americans increasingly place sports bets anytime and anywhere.
Recovery advocates warn against bill to repeal COVID-era flexibilities
In 2024, HHS published a final rule that it said would expand access to medications for addiction treatment and reduce transportation barriers.
Teen sports betting is rising fast — and addiction risks are growing
As online sports betting surges in Massachusetts, experts warn adolescent boys are especially vulnerable to gambling addiction.
Where is money from Sonoma County’s voter-approved tax for mental health, drug addiction, homeless services going?
Sonoma County’s Measure O, which funds mental health, drug abuse and homeless services, generated $33 million in fiscal year 2024-25, according to latest annual report.
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her
Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues
The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.
Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial, awards $3M in damages
Los Angeles jury delivers verdict in landmark case accusing Meta and YouTube of designing platforms to addict young users, setting major precedent.
Treating addiction
Alcohol and drug addiction can cause many harms. This Research in Context feature looks at research into the causes of addiction and new ways to treat it.
The teens hooked on sports betting apps
Underage gambling has become a popular extracurricular activity for high school and middle school kids, sometimes with dangerous consequences.
Scientists Discover the Brain Chemical That Helps Break Old Habits
A mouse study highlights the role of acetylcholine in behavioral flexibility, offering new insight into the brain mechanisms involved in addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Dartmouth Health to open new addiction treatment center in Claremont
Dartmouth Health opens an outpatient addiction treatment center at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, providing convenient and timely care.
I overcame addiction and opened my own candle business
I was arrested, relapsed, and hit rock bottom. After getting sober, I rebuilt my life and opened a thriving candle studio in New York.
San Francisco gets $100M in state funding for addiction and mental health services
San Francisco is receiving nearly $100 million in state Proposition 1 funding to address addiction and mental health issues for people living on the streets, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Thursday.
Why Can’t Orange County’s Brand New $86 Million Mental Health Facility Open?
A new facility set to house over one hundred people struggling with mental health and addiction is stuck in limbo amid a yearslong legal battle.
JFRD didn’t inspect a halfway house for 59 years. Inspectors then found costly issues that could put it out of business
A Jacksonville nonprofit that has helped people recover from drug and alcohol addiction for nearly six decades is now facing costly safety upgrades after a recent fire inspection revealed the residential portion of the property had never been inspected by fire officials.
Adial Pharmaceuticals Reports 2025 Fiscal Year Financial Results and Provides Business Update
GLEN ALLEN, Va., March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today provided a business update and reported its financial results for the 2025 fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Key Highlights: Regulatory Progress: Achieved positive clinical study results from the AD04-103 pharmacokinetics (P
A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one
New research suggests that kind of connection may help others, too. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in February found that a person’s spiritual belief or a steady religious practice had a protective effect from addiction.
What the science says about social media addiction in minors
About 95% of teens and almost 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media, the director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Adolescent Health said
What the science says about social media addiction in minors
About 95% of teens and almost 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media, the director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Adolescent Health said
Why a Hawaii man chose to tackle his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons to strangers
Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction expected to take stand at trial
A California woman is expected to testify in court on Thursday about how using Meta Platforms' Instagram and Google's YouTube as a child harmed her mental health, as her landmark trial in Los Angeles continues.
Meta's Addiction Trial Could Predict Problems for Sports Gambling
If social media is found to be addictive in a way that violates the law, will the same finding be made with sports betting? Sportico investigates.
UC/UC Health Addiction Center to advance addiction research, treatment and education
The University of Cincinnati and UC Health have launched the UC/UC Health Addiction Center, a multidisciplinary initiative designed to unite research with clinical and educational expertise to improve addiction prevention and treatment outcomes in the Greater Cincinnati community and beyond.
Review | ‘Everybody Loses’ tallies the steep costs of sports gambling
Danny Funt’s book makes clear that addiction is just one of many problems in the new age of legalized betting
After hitting bottom twice following Olympic glory, Nick Goepper finds joy once again
The halfpipe skier experienced addiction, depression and legal troubles after he medaled at the 2014 Olympics.
Candidate for Miss Connecticut shares her mental health and addiction struggles
At a glance, one may get a misguided perception of Christa Steiner. She’s a musician and candidate for Miss Connecticut. While the sash and crown are beautiful parts of Steiner, it’s her struggle that illustrates her story. She recognized the ugly pieces of addiction while living with an undiagnosed bipolar disorder. “When you have an untreated mental illness, self-medication is a big…
OpenAI, Meta, and Apple's latest battle: Breaking your phone addiction
The tech companies that created our phone addiction are trying to cure us with AI wearables.
YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.
Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?
Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove
Who Calls 1-800-GAMBLER? Around Big Sports Events, It’s Often Young Men.
Calls to Ohio’s gambling addiction help line have surged since sports betting was legalized in 2023, something the governor now regrets.
As sports betting explodes in North Carolina, does legalization stop cheating or fuel it?
In North Carolina, Super Bowl-related wagers are expected to top $76 million based on a report from the Sports Betting Alliance. As betting grows, so does concern about its impact, from addiction to integrity in sports.
House votes to legalize online sports betting and divert $600M to pension system
Proponents say this could generate tens of millions of dollars a year in new tax revenue, but critics warn it would fuel gambling addiction and hurt brick-and-mortar casinos.
RFK Jr.: ‘Fragmented’ addiction treatment system ‘has not worked in this country’
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday touted a new $100 million effort to fight opioid addiction highlighting the country’s “fragmented” system for…
RFK Jr. announces new mental health and addiction initiative
Action for Progress seeks to innovate more efficient and affordable mental health care and addiction treatment
WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related to addiction.
WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr announces initiative to confront mental health, addiction
A bipartisan group of policy leaders will announce the launch of Action for Progress, abipartisan initiative to confront America’s growing mental health and addiction crisis.
HHS Secy Kennedy Jr., Dr. Oz & Admin Officals Discuss Behavioral Health
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and others announce "Action for Progress," an initiative addressing mental health and addiction.
Watch live: Top health officials launch initiative addressing mental health, addiction
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and other officials on Monday will announce an initiative addressing me…
HHS Secy. Kennedy, Dr. Oz & Others Announce New Mental Health Initiative
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and others announce "Action for Progress," an initiative addressing mental health and addiction.
‘They ruined that for me’: How sports gambling addiction and recovery affects men’s bonds with friends, family and fandom
CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.
Opinion | In Science We Trust. Or Do We?
Readers respond to a guest essay about the methods and reliability of science. Also: Opioid addiction; judges and presidents; cursive writing.
Dallas County grapples with mixed signals on federal mental health funding
The White House administration notified mental health and substance abuse and addiction provider organizations nationwide that by executive order, $2 billion in already awarded federal funding would be taken back.
Sheldon Kasowitz Champions Science-Based Solutions for Addiction
For Kasowitz, the motivation is deeply personal and urgent
Entertainment lawyer Dina LaPolt on fame, sobriety and her new memoir
New Paltz native Dina LaPolt reflects on growing up gay in a small town, conquering addiction and building a top-tier firm in a new memoir.
Meta, TikTok and YouTube heading to trial to defend against youth addiction, mental health harm claims
For years, social media giants have argued against claims that their platforms harm young people’s mental health. Starting Tuesday, they will for the first time have to defend against those claims before a jury in a court of law.
‘This isn’t theoretical for me anymore’: R.I. gubernatorial candidate discusses his struggles with addiction, mental health
Aaron Guckian’s perspective on the need for better mental health and addiction recovering services in Rhode Island stems from personal experience.
Is RFK Jr.'s Administration for a Healthy America — AHA — in the works or not?
The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.
Funding cut reversal leaves Metro Detroit mental health and addiction treatment programs in flux
Feds cut, then reinstated, mental health grants. What's left? Anxiety.
Lawmakers working on 2026 bills had recently increased dollars to mental health and addiction recovery programs.
Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country. Late Tuesday, thousands of grants overseen by Substance Abuse and ...
Federal mental health funding restored for programs in San Antonio, across US after abrupt reversal
Federal funding for mental health and addiction services will continue after a sudden reversal by the Trump administration — ending a brief but alarming period of uncertainty for nonprofits across the country, including in San Antonio.
Federal mental health and addiction funding for Oregonians fully restored, 24 hours after Trump cut it
The funding supports a wide variety of mental health and addiction initiatives, ranging from youth suicide prevention to drug and alcohol treatment programs.
24 hours of chaos as mental health grants are slashed then restored
For 24 hours, it was unclear which mental health and addiction programs would survive and who would still have jobs when the dust settled.
Oregon’s mental health workforce shortage is fueled by red tape and a new bill aims to fix it
State leaders say expanding mental health and addiction services isn’t just funding or facilities — it’s the workforce.
FBI searches WaPo reporter's home. And, Trump restores $2B to public health funds
The FBI searches the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation. And, the Trump administration restores $2B for mental health and addiction programs.
New Trump Funding Cuts to Cause ‘Catastrophic’ Effect on Mental Health Services Across Tennessee
President Trump terminates SAMSA grants, cutting $2 billion in federal funding for addiction, homelessness, and mental illness programs across the U.S.
Trump administration cuts $2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
Many of the populations affected by these cuts have endured historic gaps in care needs.
FBI Search Journalist's Home, U.S. Greenland Talks, Mental Health Funding : Up First from NPR
The FBI searches the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation, raising concerns among press advocates about an escalation against press freedom.U.S. talks with Denmark and Greenland end without a deal on Greenland’s future, but a new working group forms as allies push back on President Trump’s security-driven claims.And after widespread confusion and backlash, the Trump administration reverses course and restores roughly $2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction programs nationwide.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Emily Kopp, Rebekah Metzler, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Kaity Kline, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.
Chaos for mental health and addiction treatment providers as Trump administration cuts — then restores
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Trump administration cuts nearly $2B in mental health services funding, impacting WA
Funding cuts will mean the abrupt end of programs for youth suicide prevention, addiction recovery services and peer support programs.
‘Callous and cruel:’ Mass. agencies reeling from $1.9 billion Trump cuts to addiction, mental health grants
The canceled funding imperils scores of programs that serve children and other vulnerable populations.
Trump administration cuts nearly 2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction
The Trump administration has cut nearly 2 billion dollars in funding for programs that serve people with mental illness and substance abuse issues. Providers say the cuts are devastating.
Trump Terminates Hundreds of SAMHSA Grants, Threatening Mental Health, Addiction Services Nationwide
Federal grant terminations by SAMHSA threaten vital mental health and substance use services, risking lives amid rising suicide rates and addiction crises.
Trump administration slashes grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
Trump administration slashes grants for mental health, addiction
The extent of the SAMHSA cuts remains unclear but appear to broadly target more than 2,000 grants totaling nearly $2 billion.
Trump admin reportedly slashes billions in grants for mental health, addiction
The Trump administration reportedly sent out notices late on Tuesday announcing they were cutting hundreds of grants funding mental health and addiction services. NPR reported Wednesday that severa…
Trump Administration Slashes Mental Health and Addiction Grants: Report
Experts say the reported grant cuts will exacerbate the country’s addiction crisis
Federal cuts may cost millions for Mass. mental health and addiction treatment providers
A Trump administration decision to terminate hundreds of health services grants sent several Massachusetts mental health and addiction treatment providers scrambling for further details and plans to cover new funding gaps.
Trump administration cuts up to $1.9 billion from mental health and addiction treatment programs
SAMHSA canceled up to $1.9 billion in grants without staff consultation, accelerating the mental health agency's deterioration under President Trump.
HHS cuts $2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
Many of the affected grant programs have bipartisan support and President Donald Trump has supported them in the past.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
Perfectionism and competitive sport increase the risk of exercise addiction, study finds
Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and without control, it can become a problem: exercise addiction.
In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction
Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
One doctor's experience shows the battle for the future of addiction medicine
The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they're not ready to stop using drugs.
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
This Castro clinic was on the front lines of HIV care. After 60 years, it’s still changing lives
From AIDS to COVID to addiction care, the Castro-Mission Health Center has quietly shaped San Francisco’s public health for six decades.
New mobile unit to help communities with mental health after Helene
More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, mental health and addiction providers say demand for services continues to grow. Crossroads Treatment Center is launching a mobile unit to expand access to holistic care.
Entertainment vs. reality: How media glamorizes opioids and warps teens' perception
Opioids are often shown in movies, music, and social media as party drugs, symbols of fun, rebellion, or a carefree lifestyle. Instead of highlighting the real dangers of addiction, withdrawal or overdose, entertainment culture turns powerful and deadly substances into aesthetic props. This glamorized image shapes how teens and young adults think about opioids, making […]
Oregon Counties and State Strike Major Deal on Mental Health Care
Oregon’s state government and its main association of counties have settled on a plan that would empower the Oregon Health Authority to more closely monitor and shape mental health and addiction services at the local level.
See inside new Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health Center in Ephrata [photos]
Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health Center has opened on the Ephrata site once owned by the now-defunct addiction and mental health facility Retreat.
The Burning Landscape That Explains India’s Coal Addiction
A journey through Jharkhand reveals why coal remains embedded in the nation’s economy, politics and daily life — and what it would take to break free.
The growing scourge of sports microbetting
If the risks associated with sport gambling on college athletes is to be reduced, including the growth of gambling addiction, then microbets on individual player performance or plays during games m…
Veterinarian and Animal Science Graduate James F. Dougherty Named to Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni
The Class of 2026 inductees into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni have excelled in a varied range of fields—obstetrics and gynecology, addiction prevention and treatment, veterinary medicine, football and entrepreneurship, and government and insurance industry leadership—but they all share a uniquely Scarlet bond: A significant, unwavering devotion to supporting the university where they began […]
Brain science, social media and a modern moral panic
In brain scans, social media addiction looks the same as gaming and gambling addictions and substance abuse, says grad student Kylie Falcione at UCSB's Media Neuroscience Lab
Dynamite located during mental health crisis call in Apache Junction on Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon, Apache Junction police officers were called to Axiom Care, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, located near Ironwood Drive and Apache Trail, for a person in crisis.
Lancaster County police departments pairing with addiction, mental health specialists in state-funded program
Participating Lancaster County police departments are using a peer co-responder program to improve their response to calls involving addiction and mental health issues.
Oregon Says It’s ‘Open for Business’; Let’s Hope This Time It’s Real — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
Governor Kotek is saying the right things. She’s acknowledging real problems. Now comes the hard part: steady, practical, bipartisan work to restore predictability, rebuild trust, and confront the housing, addiction, and mental-health challenges that touch every corner of the state.
OPINION: MSU needs to address the sports gambling problem
In the sports gambling debate, gambling addiction and its effect both on athletes and bettors is often forgotten. MSU's efforts to address this topic have been lacking.
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Mass.
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.