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US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr confessed to snorting cocaine off toilet seats during a podcast interview, sparking immediate calls for his resignation from healthcare advocates.
Arkan Omer, 24, from Wembley, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for luring teenagers into selling crack cocaine and heroin in High Wycombe, causing significant trauma to the victims.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified in a landmark LA trial, arguing social media use can be 'problematic' but not clinically addictive, while internal emails revealed debates over plastic surgery filters.
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Busted star Matt Willis opens up about joining Scientology while struggling with alcohol and drugs, revealing he left when he felt they targeted his wife Emma.
Meta and Google face landmark lawsuit alleging they deliberately designed Instagram and YouTube to addict children's brains, with lawyers citing features like infinite scroll and like buttons.
A London woman spent five months in a Japanese prison after ordering ketamine, calling it a life-saving wake-up call that forced her to confront her drug dependency.
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Childnet, a UK internet safety charity funded by tech firms, edited critical remarks from teenage speakers about social media addiction at its Safer Internet Day event.
A major lawsuit has been filed in the UK against leading social media platforms, alleging they designed addictive features that harm users' mental health.
The European Commission has issued a preliminary ruling against TikTok, alleging its app design is addictive and violates digital service regulations, potentially leading to significant fines.
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Millie Mackintosh reveals husband Hugo Taylor threatened divorce three years ago due to her heavy drinking, as couple reportedly splits after 7.5 years of marriage.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced $100m in grants for a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance use recovery in eight US cities, building on recent Trump administration actions.
Waitrose reports a significant softening of Dry January trends, with alcohol sales down just 25% this January compared to 42% in 2022, as more Brits opt for mindful moderation.
Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap face unprecedented jury trials over allegations their platforms are intentionally addictive and harmful to young users' mental health.
Experts warn that Whatnot's livestream auction app uses gambling-style mechanics that exploit behavioural vulnerabilities, leading users into addictive spending cycles with significant financial and psychological risks.
MetroTalk readers weigh in on proposals to ban social media for under-16s, with arguments about addiction, regulation, and capitalism's role in youth mental health.
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