ADDICTION

Oct 28 2024CELEBRITIES

How Perry's Mom, Suzanne, Remembers Her Son's Battle with Addiction

Suzanne Morrison, the mother of late actor Matthew Perry, opened up about her son's decades-long struggle with addiction during an emotional interview. She sat down with Savannah Guthrie on the "Today" show, along with her husband, Keith Morrison. Suzanne admitted that she felt helpless in trying to

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tech's Big Promise: Can We Really Believe It?

Greg Epstein, a chaplain for over 20 years, is on a mission to make us rethink our relationship with technology. He calls himself a "Tech Agnostic" and wants us to be the same. His new book, "Tech Agnostic, " dives into how technology has become like a religion, with its own beliefs and promises. Bu

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Liam Payne's Death: A Complex Reaction

When fans heard about Liam Payne's death on October 16, many didn't believe it at first. The details were shocking—at just 31, he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires after police intervened due to drug and alcohol use. His mental health struggles were well-known, but news of his sobriety in Ju

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

A Man’s Struggle: Guilt and Drugs Before Execution

Derrick Dearman, aged 36, was the fifth person put to death by Alabama this year. Unlike others, he willingly dropped his appeals. In April, he wrote a letter to the governor and attorney general, asking for an execution date. He felt he could no longer delay justice for the families of his victims.

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

Is TikTok Really an Addiction Machine?

Ever wondered why you spend hours scrolling through TikTok? You're not alone. Millions do the same. But what's the cost? A report claims that TikTok knew teens were getting hooked. The app's Chinese roots make U.S. officials suspicious. They want TikTok to leave or sell its U.S. section. In 2019, Ti

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is TikTok Making Kids Addicted? States Step In

TikTok, with its never-ending stream of videos and constant notifications, has states and Washington D.C. worried. They've teamed up to sue the app, highlighting features such as infinite scrolling and push notifications that might cause issues like anxiety and depression in young users. But the con

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

States Sue TikTok for Alleged Teen Addiction

More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok this week. They claim TikTok’s design makes its platform addictive for kids, causing mental health issues. The lawsuits target TikTok’s algorithm and features like endless scrolling, push notifications, and face filt

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

Drug Overdoses Dip: States Lead the Way, but Why?

For the first time in decades, drug overdose rates are dropping in 40 states. Nationally, overdose deaths fell by about 10 percent in the year ending April 2024, from over 112,000 to around 101,000. States like North Carolina and Nebraska led the way with declines of 23 percent and 30 percent, respe

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Sep 24 2024OPINION

Breaking Free from the Screen: A Reality Check for Education

As we continue to push the boundaries of technology in education, it's essential to take a step back and assess the impact of screens on our children's learning. While phones have been the primary focus of attention, it's time to shine the spotlight on the other "educational" screens that have becom

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