Addiction - Page 2

March 25

GREGG JARRETT: Jury blames Meta, Google for teen harm—but appeal could crush case

An L.A. jury awarded $3 million in a child social media addiction case, but Section 230 and First Amendment protections may doom the verdict on appeal.

March 15

Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance

A Florida woman accused in a fatal hit-and-run was seen laughing during a court hearing as the judge read charges for an 8-year-old boy's death in the Winter Haven crash incident.

March 14

Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds

U.S. adult smoking rates hit a historic low of 9.9% in 2024, marking the first time cigarette use dropped to single digits, but 25.2 million Americans still smoke.

March 10

After her father's addiction led to a $91K gambling spiral, GOP Rep Erin Houchin pushes addiction reform

After her father racked up $91,000 in gambling debt, a GOP lawmaker is pushing federal action to combat addiction as sports betting expands nationwide.

February 19

Under oath, Meta's Zuckerberg showed why Big Tech can't police itself

Mark Zuckerberg faced a jury for the first time in a social media trial, answering allegations that Meta designed addictive products targeting children.

February 18

ALEX BERENSON: I warned about cannabis dangers 7 years ago and nobody wanted to listen

Alex Berenson's "Tell Your Children" gains renewed attention as cannabis-linked psychosis concerns finally reach mainstream media outlets nationwide.

February 16

I went from preacher’s kid to meth addict — then everything changed

From crystal meth addiction to radical restoration, this preacher's son describes an incredible journey from a "wrecking ball of bad decisions" to a transformed life.

February 16

JILLIAN MICHAELS: Big Tech built a digital drug — and our kids are hooked

A landmark California trial against Meta and YouTube has begun in California, with attorney Mark Lanier arguing tech giants built addiction machines targeting children.

February 11

Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes'

In a new op-ed, The New York Times admits legalization may have gone too far, citing addiction, mental health risks and rising THC levels. Doctors weigh in on the issue.

February 11

JONATHAN TURLEY: NY Times columnist sinks to sick new low mocking JD Vance's mom

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie mocked Vice President JD Vance's mother's addiction on Bluesky, saying she should have sold her son for drugs.