Addiction
Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs
While smoking is declining in many countries around the world, it is growing in Israel, rising in the last few years from one in five adults to one in four.
Addicted to Ritalin: When ADHD medication becomes a solution for every problem
A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
Mandala Healing Center expands outpatient services for flexible, comprehensive recovery care
A nation in pain: A silent crisis of trauma and addiction - opinion
While trauma has begun to claim its place in the public conversation, addiction remains shrouded in silence, shame, and stigma.
Israeli study reveals gambling addiction in the wake of war
A new study shows that the collective psychological trauma of October 7 and the subsequent war has left Israeli Jewish adults reeling.
Oct. 7 aftermath: Nat'l study shows rise in substance abuse, addictions, mental health disorders
The findings provide an unprecedented longitudinal look at the psychological effects of war and trauma across the general population.
‘The war will end, but the habit remains’: Israel’s growing crisis of trauma and addiction
In the Oct. 7 aftermath, a silent epidemic emerges. The ICA is fighting for awareness and those at risk
Professor Shauli Lev-Ran of ICA speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference
“We’re a country in huge distress. We need an integrative addiction and trauma-informed care”
Brad Pitt opens up about journey back to sobriety after Angelina Jolie split
Appearing on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Pitt opened up about his sobriety and getting to know Shepard in AA meetings.
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.
