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Addiction

Viral kratom supplement sparks scrutiny on social media

  • Oct 10, 2025

Psychologists warn of rising digital dependence among older adults

  • Jul 24, 2025

Rise of nicotine pouches: Are they fueling a hidden addiction?

  • Jun 20, 2025

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help reduce overdose risks: Study

  • Oct 17, 2024

'It's a game you can't win:' Closer look at dangers of ketamine abuse

  • Aug 31, 2024

Addiction specialist talks ketamine abuse, Matthew Perry's death

  • Aug 29, 2024

Jamie Lee Curtis marks 25 years of being 'clean and sober'

  • Feb 7, 2024

'American Idol' off-key sensation William Hung working for LASD

  • Jan 31, 2024

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Protesters decry plan to convert San Pedro senior care facility into addiction recovery center

  • May 30
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Youth gambling on the rise

  • Mar 28
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Viral kratom supplement sparks health warnings and social media scrutiny

  • Oct 10, 2025
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'Conversations on a Bench' invites real talk about homelessness, addiction

  • Oct 9, 2025
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Surging screen time: Psychologists warn of rising digital dependence among older adults

  • Jul 24, 2025
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Rise of nicotine pouches: How 'Zynfluencers' are fueling a hidden addiction

  • Jun 20, 2025
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Woman offers a lifeline she once needed herself to those on streets

  • Jan 10, 2025
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A marathon, not a sprint: The sweet success of Janie's Life-Changing Baked Goods

  • Nov 6, 2024

Latest Stories

California bills aim to provide safeguards for children who use social media

The state attorney general introduced the Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction and California Children's Data Privacy acts, which would limit the danger linked to social media addiction.

  • Jan 30, 2024

William Hung, viral 'American Idol' contestant, in recovery for gambling addiction

Twenty years after he became a viral sensation with his "American Idol" audition, William Hung is opening up about his gambling problem.

  • Jan 15, 2024
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Matthew Perry Foundation launches, will help those 'struggling with the disease of addiction'

The Matthew Perry Foundation has been announced and is founded in the "realization of Matthew's enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction."

  • Nov 3, 2023

LA nonprofits help young mother struggling with addiction turn life around

Two local nonprofits joined forces to help a young mother overcome personal struggles and turn her life around.

  • Sep 8, 2023

Local treatment center focuses their efforts on the LGBTQ+ community

Zach Ament, who has been battling addiction most of his life, shares the lessons he's learned by founding a treatment center.

  • Jun 30, 2023