“I have cost the state over six hundred million”
A young man named Gauti Einarsson discusses his struggles with mental health and addiction within Iceland's healthcare and child protection systems, calling for radical reforms.
Mother arrested for sexually exploiting daughters aged 10 and 12 to buy drugs
A 31-year-old mother in Brazil has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting her two daughters to fund her drug addiction.
Trial over child addiction: former head of WhatsApp reveals why she left the app in Brazil: 'immense frustration'
Daniela de Almeida, former head of public policy at WhatsApp in Brazil, expresses her frustrations regarding barriers she faced while trying to develop safer technologies for children amidst an ongoing US trial on social media addiction.
Prime Minister: The best tool against addictions is children's engagement, not a ban on social networks
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė emphasizes the importance of engaging children in activities to combat addiction rather than banning social media.
Parents' addiction turns child's life into a violent hell, yet the Supreme Court sides with the mother
The Latvian Supreme Court ruled in favor of a mother whose custody of her child was challenged due to the family's history of substance abuse and violence.
Investigation launched against Shein over sales of products related to child pornography and addiction
An investigation has been initiated against Shein for selling products associated with child pornography and addiction issues.
I went from preacher’s kid to meth addict — then everything changed
A former preacher’s child shares his harrowing journey from growing up in an abusive environment to battling addiction.
'Bholenath, please free my daddy from alcohol...' a 9-year-old girl sets out with kanwar
A 9-year-old girl in Aligarh took a kanwar to pray for her father's deliverance from alcoholism, demonstrating the emotional toll of his addiction on her young life.
Woman is suing internet giants - claims she became addicted as a child
A 20-year-old woman is suing Meta and YouTube for alleged psychological harm related to social media addiction experienced during her childhood.
Woman sues internet giants - claims she became addicted as a child
A 20-year-old woman is suing social media companies, claiming significant mental harm due to childhood addiction.
Landmark Trial Against Meta and YouTube for Child Addiction in the USA
A significant trial has begun in Los Angeles that could set a legal precedent regarding whether Meta and YouTube intentionally designed their platforms to induce addiction in children.
'It felt hypocritical': child internet safety campaign accused of censoring teenagers’ speeches
A child internet safety campaign backed by US tech firms is criticized for editing out critical remarks from teenagers about social media addiction.
Children exposed to alcohol risk addiction, doctors tell parents
Health experts warn that children exposed to alcohol face a heightened risk of addiction and severe health consequences.
Child psychiatrist: A comprehensive plan is needed for the implementation of addiction treatment
A child psychiatrist in Latvia emphasizes the lack of a comprehensive plan for implementing addiction treatment services as lawmakers discuss the decriminalization of drug use for minors.
Large Study: Alcohol in Pregnancy May Leave Marks on Child's Brain
A significant study reveals that women consuming alcohol during pregnancy increase their children's risk of developing addiction in adulthood, with potential lasting effects on brain circuits related to reward processing.
"Ghetto Games" expands school tour with BAC
Due to a successful collaboration with the Child Protection Center (BAC) and Latvian schools, the number of educational institutions participating in preventive and educational activities for children with behavioral or addiction issues will increase in the 2025/2026 academic year.