Addiction
Addiction in the workplace: What employers and employees need to understand
Clear policies, confidential support and a healthy workplace culture can help employees address addiction while giving employers practical tools to support recovery and productivity.
What sobriety actually looks like after the first year
The Israel Public Health Association’s bet on what comes next
One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds
The Growing Popularity of Online Detox
The virtual world’s impact: Are we at risk of losing the human connection?
Although the Internet is not inherently harmful, the key lies in how it is used and the impact it has on one’s life.
Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says
“We wanted to find out if giving people rewards helps them to quit smoking in the long term," said Professor Caitlin Notley, lead author of the study from UEA’s Norwich Medical School.
University of Buffalo researchers uncover ancient roots of carb addiction
This finding suggests that Homo sapiens had a taste for starch much before the domestication of crops shaped the human diet.
Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing
Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.
Simple to disconnect: Former social media addicts share their stories
With rising awareness of social media's negative effects, people of all ages are seeking to disconnect. Three former heavy users share their experiences.
Grapevine: Jerusalem is blooming
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Finally recognizing the Israeli opioid disaster
Israel, now the largest per capita consumer of opioids, faces a rising crisis. Learn about the challenges, responses from health authorities, and the need for improved treatment and prevention.
The journey to recovery at an idyllic rehabilitation center
Clinic Les Alpes, an exclusive rehabilitation center, offers relief for those dealing with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, as well as post-trauma.
1 out of 4 Israelis used addictive substances since Oct. 7
A recent report by the Israeli Center for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that two months after the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, 1 in 4 Israelis uses addictive substances increasingly.
