TikTok's Addictive Design Faces EU Scrutiny
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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Hugo Taylor Threatened Divorce Over Millie's Drinking
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RFK Jr Announces $100m for Homelessness and Addiction
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Damp January: UK's Shift from Dry to Moderate Drinking
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Social Media Firms Face Landmark Jury Trials Over Youth Harm
Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap face unprecedented jury trials over allegations their platforms are intentionally addictive and harmful to young users' mental health.
Whatnot App's Gambling-Like Features Raise Addiction Fears
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.
Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Readers Debate
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.
Corrie's Bernie Winter Kicked Out After Drug-Fuelled Night
Bernie Winter's grief spirals in Coronation Street as she's ejected from a hotel after a night of drinking and drugs with Mal Roper, leaving Dev worried.
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Mother Calls for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Esther Ghey urges MPs to enact immediate social media restrictions for children under 16, warning against government delays as mental health referrals soar.
Lottery Winner Jailed for Fake Drug Labs
An 80-year-old lottery winner has been sentenced to over 16 years for operating sophisticated fake prescription drug laboratories in Wigan and Salford, producing millions of pills.
Experts Oppose Ketamine Reclassification to Class A
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Meta, TikTok, YouTube Face Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Major social media companies including Meta, TikTok, and YouTube face landmark US trials over allegations they intentionally designed addictive platforms harming children's mental health.
24-Hour Adult Gaming Centre Plan for North London
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CDC May Block 'Never Use Alone' Overdose Message
CDC officials suggest funding recipients may be barred from promoting 'never use alone' messaging, a key harm reduction strategy, under Trump's executive orders, sparking confusion and concern among health experts.
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Drug Break Guidelines: How Long to Wait Between Use
A TikTok video from University of Bristol's student TV station has sparked debate by sharing harm reduction advice on recreational drug use, including recommended breaks between sessions.
Snapchat Parent Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled a major social media addiction lawsuit in California just before trial, while Meta, TikTok and YouTube continue to face legal action.
Alan Woodhouse: Longest-Serving Samaritans Volunteer Dies
Alan Woodhouse, the longest-serving Samaritans volunteer in the organisation's history, has died aged 92. He dedicated 60 years to supporting those in crisis.
Daniel Naroditsky Toxicology Report Details Drug Findings
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky had stimulants and kratom compounds in his system at death, according to North Carolina authorities' toxicology report.
From pub ban to 30 years sober: one woman's journey
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Healthy food key in new alcohol addiction rehab scheme
A new UK rehabilitation scheme uses nutrition and cooking courses to fight alcohol addiction. Participants report better health and sustained sobriety. Read how 'Nourish the New You' is changing recovery.
What I learned from eight sober Christmases
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Spencer Matthews: Drink Nearly Ended Vogue Williams Marriage
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