Children and Adolescents' Addiction to Screens: Behaviors Indicating a Need for Alarm
A Lithuanian lawmaker proposes regulations to restrict social media access for children and adolescents under 16 without parental consent, amid rising concerns about internet addiction.
Saija Lentonen Leaves Her Acting Career – Reveals Her Drug Background on TV
Former actress Saija Lentonen has transitioned to working as a street worker, helping drug-addicted youth, a journey documented in a recent Yle film.
Here, 9 out of 10 young people become drug-free
At Mini Maria Stockholm, a collaboration between social services and healthcare has helped nine out of ten youths become drug-free after completing treatment.
“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.
"Dreams of Death and Shootouts": the Confessions of One of the Leaders of "La Banda del Millón"
Elián David Castillo San Martín, a leader of the criminal organization "La Banda del Millón", reveals his thoughts on addiction and crime in a letter detailing his role in a string of robberies and murders while currently imprisoned.
In the Face of Digital Intoxication
The article discusses the phenomenon of digital intoxication, where harmful information affects people's perceptions of reality, especially the youth.
Live Broadcast: Our Health – The Addiction Problems of Youth
A live broadcast focuses on the addiction issues facing Icelandic youth, featuring discussions on the current situation and response strategies from various stakeholders.
Social Media Ban: 'The Addiction is Already There'
The article discusses the implications of a potential social media ban, highlighting that merely imposing restrictions may not address the underlying addiction issues among the youth.
Instead of a bottle and a joint – a coupon. Gambling enters the world of teenagers through the back door
Gambling is increasingly attracting the attention of teenagers in Poland, with recent studies showing a significant rise in the number of adolescents engaging in potentially harmful gambling behavior.
Initially, drugs meant making friends for school-age Fanny – ultimately, alfa-PVP took away "health and humanity"
Fanny's experience with drug addiction highlights the struggles and societal perceptions surrounding substance abuse among youth.
Gambling Problems are Growing - Young People and Children at Risk
Increasing numbers of children and young people are falling into gambling addiction, often involving money.
SZ Podcast 'The Topic': How toxic is TikTok really
A recent study by the DAK health insurance company reveals that social media, particularly TikTok, poses significant risks to children and adolescents, with a fifth considered at risk of addiction.
When calling "game" to betting stops being innocent
The article discusses the importance of distinguishing the terms 'game' and 'betting', especially in the context of Responsible Gaming Day on February 17, highlighting the implications of their misuse in public discourse.
The Bottle Lottery Gets an Exemption from the 18-Year Age Limit – Norway's Gambling Addiction Association Responds
The Bottle Lottery has been granted an exemption from the 18-year age limit for gambling, prompting a strong backlash from the Norwegian Gambling Addiction Association.
A Final Message Before Departure.. The Suicide of a Young Man Shakes Algerian Streets
A young man's suicide in Algeria has ignited discussions on drug addiction and its social impacts among youth.
Can Instagram, TikTok, and other social networks lead to addiction?
The article discusses the potential for social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to cause addiction, highlighting a significant lawsuit against Meta and Google by parents and a young adult.
D. Ulbinaitė proposes to set a 16-year age limit for social networks
D. Ulbinaitė has proposed establishing a 16-year-old age limit for accessing social networks, citing concerns over addiction and children's health.
Understand what is at stake in the historic trial about youth addiction to social networks
A historic trial has begun regarding allegations that social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram purposely designed their services to create addiction in children.
The 'bombshell' emails that are burning Meta and the case of the 20-year-old KGM
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a California trial regarding the company's role in creating addictive social media platforms that harm the mental health of children and teenagers.
Zuckerberg Testifies in Social Media Addiction Trial: What Did the Meta CEO Say?
Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles court regarding social media addiction among youth, addressing claims that Meta's platforms intentionally harm minors.
Zuckerberg says Meta no longer designs apps to maximise screen time
Mark Zuckerberg stated in court that Meta has changed its approach and no longer designs apps with the goal of maximizing user screen time.
In a historic trial regarding addiction to networks, Mark Zuckerberg admitted that Instagram delayed in identifying minors
Mark Zuckerberg admitted in court that Instagram was slow to identify users under 13 during a trial examining social media's role in youth addiction.
Trial in Los Angeles: Zuckerberg defends Meta in court
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a Los Angeles trial regarding the addiction risks of social media platforms like Instagram for young people.
Mark Zuckerberg faces interrogation in trial over youth attention on social media
Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned in court regarding Instagram's impact on young users' mental health during a significant trial on social media addiction.
Meta's Zuckerberg faces questioning at youth addiction trial
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg is being questioned in a trial focused on youth addiction to social media.
Mark Zuckerberg is questioned amid trial over youth addiction to social media
Mark Zuckerberg is being questioned in a U.S. court about Instagram's impact on young people's mental health during a significant trial regarding adolescent addiction to social media.
Podcast "On Point": Social Media: Accompanied Scrolling from Age 16?
A study reveals that a significant number of children and teenagers in Germany are using social media in risky ways, prompting political discussions about imposing age restrictions.
Podcast 'On Point': Social Media: Controlled Scrolling from Age 16?
A recent study reveals that over a quarter of children and adolescents in Germany use social media in harmful ways, prompting proposals for age restrictions from political parties.
Study: Hundreds of thousands of young people affected by social media addiction
A study reveals that many young people in Germany have problematic relationships with social media, with over a quarter of children and adolescents using these platforms in a risky or pathological way.
Eero Merilind: vaping and other narcotics are not the cause, but the consequence
Eero Merilind discusses the alarming rise of nicotine addiction among Estonian youth and emphasizes that it is a byproduct of deeper societal issues rather than the root cause.
Brit Mesipuu: How Should Parents Act When Their Youngster Uses E-Cigarettes?
The article discusses the rising concern of e-cigarette use among minors in Estonia and emphasizes the need for increased preventive measures and collaboration among parents, schools, and specialists.
Daniel, 18 years old, and a lung damaged by vaping: "No one told me it was so bad"
A young man named Daniel, who is 18 years old, reflects on his damaging experience with vaping after being hospitalized with lung issues, emphasizing the lack of awareness regarding its dangers among youths.
Are teenagers too young to scroll? Europe weighs social media bans for minors
European countries are considering implementing social media bans for minors under 15 or 16 due to concerns about mental health and addiction linked to social media use.
Prince Harry shows support for families who have lost their children due to social media use and are facing a historic trial: 'None should be here'
Prince Harry expresses solidarity with families affected by social media, highlighting a landmark trial against major platforms regarding their impact on youth’s mental health.
Frankfurt Center: Focus on the Essentials in Addiction Help
Frankfurt's city officials have agreed on four organizations to take over the planned new addiction help center, highlighting the urgency and importance of this initiative.
"I Used to Sniff Cocaine off Toilet Seats": The Confession of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's Health Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health, revealed in a podcast that he had used cocaine in extreme ways during his youth, including from the seats of toilets.
Juvenile Court: They threatened him with a gun and beat him to get money
Two young men in Munich are facing serious charges after allegedly using a fake pistol to threaten and assault a social care worker in an attempt to steal money for drugs.
The lowest point was when I realized I couldn't go a day without drinking. Ilva's story of addiction
Ilva shares her childhood and her journey through addiction, revealing how early exposure to alcohol affected her life.
20-Year-Old Woman's Fight Against the World's Largest Social Media Could Have Global Significance
A 20-year-old woman is representing a generation in a landmark case against Instagram and YouTube, asserting that these platforms harm children and promote addiction.
Meta, Google face massive liability as ‘addicted kids’ trial continues in LA
Meta and Google are facing serious legal challenges in a significant ongoing trial in Los Angeles regarding claims that their platforms are addictive to young users.
The head of Instagram testifies about the design of the app and the mental health of youth in a historic trial
Instagram's head Adam Mosseri is set to testify in Los Angeles regarding allegations that the app's design promotes addiction and contributes to mental health issues among young users.
Instagram boss to testify at social media addiction trial
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is set to testify in a California trial concerning the addictive nature of social media for young users.
Online games control the brain like this, major revelation from research
A report highlights the impact of online gaming on mental health, revealing risks associated with addiction among youth.
TikTok's Defense: We Don't Want to Be Overused
TikTok defends itself against claims from the EU that it is addictive and must improve its features to prevent overuse among users.
Instagram and YouTube 'engineer addiction' in young people, landmark trial hears
A landmark trial in LA accuses Instagram and YouTube of engineering addiction in young people's brains, with implications for social media regulation.
Girl 'shoots up' on the subway. And in front of her is a little girl
A young woman injects drugs in full view of passengers on a crowded subway train in Italy, including a 10-year-old girl.
Less Alcohol, More Problems Elsewhere. Young Czechs are Changing Addictive Behaviors
Young Czechs are shifting their addictive behaviors, experiencing fewer alcohol-related issues but facing other challenges.
'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.
Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?
Legal proceedings against Meta and YouTube are being termed the 'social media addiction trials', questioning the alleged addiction of these platforms and their impact on mental health.
The terrible end of three little sisters whose father banned them from using their cell phones
Three sisters in India tragically committed suicide after their father confiscated their cell phones, reigniting discussions on screen addiction among adolescents.