Michele Steeb: Addiction Is a Illness — Policy Might Finally Align
Over 48 million people in the U.S. face substance use disorder. Many are increasingly visible in city settings—on sidewalks, in encampments, or seeking help in emergency rooms. But there are also those who grapple with addiction in silence, behind closed doors. Families are being ripped apart by overdoses, particularly among the homeless, where death rates […]
No, it doesn’t make sense to provide money to a parent with a drug addiction.
Max Selver expressed to Gothamist, “There’s nothing scarier for a parent than to have the government come to their home and forcibly take away their child, and not know where they’re going or when they’ll see them again.” Yet, perhaps he might reconsider that sentiment. Representing Meredith Traynor in a recent lawsuit against the city’s […]
Ex-GOP Rising Star Mark Robinson Acknowledges Porn Addiction, Claims He ‘Overlooked The Truth’ During Campaign
Mark Robinson Discusses Personal Struggles in Podcast In a podcast that aired on Thursday, former North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson opened up about his ongoing battle with pornography and sexual obsession. He admitted that he concealed this issue during his 2024 gubernatorial race in an effort to shield those close to him. During a […]
Why Would You Discuss Your Sex Addiction with Your Children?
Parenting often brings up some really tough ethical questions. Take, for instance, whether or not you should share details about something like your “sex addiction” with your kids. For most, the answer might be a clear no. Yet, for one reader of the New York Times Magazine, things aren’t so straightforward. This person said, “My […]
Claimant Testifies in Significant Social Media Addiction Case
California Woman Testifies About Social Media Addiction A 20-year-old woman from California shared her experiences in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday, discussing her early addiction to social media and its impact on her mental health. This case raises questions about whether major tech companies should be held accountable for allegedly harming young users. The […]
Woman taking legal action against Meta claims social media addiction started at age 6
Testimony in Landmark Lawsuit Against Social Media A young woman has recently testified in Los Angeles Superior Court regarding her addiction to social media, claiming it began at just 6 years old. She expressed how this early involvement hurt her friendships and contributed to her depression during childhood. The plaintiff, referred to as “KGM,” shared […]
Zuckerberg questioned about social media use during addiction trial in LA court
Meta CEO Denies Misleading Congress Over Children’s Screen Time Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, testified under oath on Wednesday, asserting that the company did not deceive Congress regarding the design of its social media platforms and their impact on children’s screen time. During proceedings in Los Angeles Superior Court, attorney Mark Lanier, representing a […]
Most Americans believe Meta and Google should be responsible for the social media addiction issue, according to a survey.
Survey Reveals Public Concerns Over Social Media Accountability A recent survey revealed that a significant 86% of Americans believe that Meta and Google should be held responsible for their contributions to social media addiction, which is linked to rising anxiety, eating disorders, and even suicides among children. Additionally, around two-thirds of U.S. voters—67%—indicated they would […]
From being a preacher’s child to struggling with meth addiction — the events at 3am altered my life completely.
Reflections on Healing from Trauma I grew up as the child of a traveling evangelist. My mother, one of the kindest people I know, hid a lot beneath her graceful facade. Behind that exterior was a desperate need to maintain the illusion of a perfect life. Reality, however, was quite different. The man who preached […]
Jillian Michaels: Social media’s addiction system is focusing on our kids
Concerns Over Social Media’s Impact on Youth “Those who ignore history are condemned to repeat it.” This statement rings true as we look back at the 1990s when tobacco executives swore that nicotine wasn’t addictive. They were, without a doubt, misleading us. Later revelations showed that cigarettes were engineered to enhance their addictive properties, and […]