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While critics suggest that exchanging clean syringes for used ones abets drug use, research published in the Journal of ...

Digital addiction (DA) has emerged as a significant global concern, yet traditional diagnostic methods relying on self-report questionnaires face subjective bias and threshold inconsistencies. Recent ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered virtually every sector of healthcare, and addiction treatment is no exception. Chatbots, conversational agents, and AI-powered coaching apps are now marketed ...

States sue over whether Medicaid work requirement exemptions could force medically frail enrollees to prove they are “sick ...

Abstract: Video game development heavily relies on gaming emotions of players. Video games can trigger emotions that lead to hatred, aggressiveness, sadness, addiction, suicidal thoughts, etc. The ...

YouTube and Google have reached a confidential settlement with a teenage plaintiff in a major social media addiction lawsuit.The settlement removes YouTube… ...

This week's letters to the editor express your views on local, national and global events — and their effects on our ...

FORGET high-tech clinics and pricey consultations. The latest viral beauty craze sweeping TikTok and Instagram promises a ...