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Study: Israeli teens develop paralyzing addiction to sex, social media post Gaza war

Sweeping new study reveals sharp rise in addiction among Israeli teens since October 7, with boys turning to alcohol, sex and gaming, and girls to social media, binge eating and shopping—signs of a generation struggling to cope with war

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 07.02.25

Addiction in the spotlight: ‘The White Lotus’ and the global prescription drug crisis

Experts warn of rising dependence on anti-anxiety medications, which often start as short-term solutions but lead to addiction; with withdrawal posing serious risks, specialists stress need for medical oversight, alternative treatments, and early intervention

Eitan Gefen | 03.17.25

Exploiting the system: The dark trade of opioid painkillers in Israel

Opioids sold legally for next to nothing trafficked at high prices on Israel’s black market, exploiting Health Ministry and HMO loopholes; even truck drivers operate clinics, while doctors—often under threat—issue prescriptions that fuel growing and deadly trade

Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 03.01.25

Twelve hours a day on the computer: My battle with screen addiction

For years, Yoad was addicted to screens and video games, spending countless hours in front of the computer; by 17, with the support of his parents, he managed to break free; now, he shares his journey to recovery and the lessons he learned

Dana Moyson | 12.28.24

Two distinct brain pathways to addiction

A study on mice unexpectedly revealed that the negative reinforcements hindering withdrawal from painkillers involve a distinct brain mechanism from the positive reinforcement that initially drives drug dependence

Tal Fisher/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 10.25.24

Israel sees rising substance abuse rates as war drags on, study finds

Israel Center on Addiction data collected before and during war shows number of Israelis developing post-traumatic symptoms and turning to drugs skyrocketed

Hadar Gil-Ad | 10.15.24

Traumatic and scarring: The mental cost of watching October 7 videos

New ongoing study sampling Israelis after Hamas attack reveals viewing graphic videos has potential to cause post-traumatic symptoms and create media addiction

Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta | 10.09.24

תופסים מחסה מול משרדי יוניסף בתל אביב בזמן אזעקה

Stress from war can trigger chronic disease, addictions, health professionals say

Whether it's diabetes, rapid weight gain, skin and intestinal conditions or substance abuse, accumulated stress from a prolonged war can manifest a myriad of ailments; When it comes to teen opiate consumption per capita, Israel is already ahead of even the United States since start of war

Adir Yanko | 09.17.24

משתמשי ChatGPT מציפים את החנות של החברה בחברים וחברות מבוססים בינה מלאכותית

AI chatbot assistants growing more sophisticated – and addictive

New generation of digital personal assistants blurs the line between AI and human traits; Users report growing dependence, using them to ease loneliness and cope with anxiety or depression; yet this technological advance raises ethical concerns

Israel Wullman | 09.14.24

'Instead of winning the jackpot, debt collectors knocked on my parents' door': One in six Israelis is addicted to gambling

Since October 7, Israel has seen surge in addiction to alcohol, drugs and gambling; new study reveals even before war, percentage of at-risk gamblers above global average; experts warn: next wave of addicts is coming

Dror Feuer | 08.24.24

Cannabis: Miracle for some, menace for others

Plant divides opinion as a 'miracle substance' for medical relief and a potential threat, especially to young users; while it offers benefits in severe cases, understanding its risks demands a nuanced and balanced approach

Dr. Oren Tene | 08.08.24

Energy drink maker faces class action in US over alleged addictiveness

Lawsuit filed against Feel Free manufacturer Botanic Tonics for misleading advertising, failing to disclose drink's potential risks and addictive properties, as well as high kratom concentration

Ynetnews | 07.23.24

ילד נער דיכאון התעללות עצוב אילוס אילוסטרציה מקלדת

High on life: New study shows addiction to physical fitness is real

Recent Israeli study found that many Israeli men suffer from addiction to physical fitness; the causes are childhood anxiety and avoidance caused by parental unavailability; 'physical fitness holds potential for addiction like anything else'

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 09.19.23

Why don't opioids have warning labels in Israel?

Despite an appeal by organizations for new warning labels to be placed on packages approved by the Health Ministry, they have still not been approved

Adir Yanko | 08.14.23

'Everyone’s into crystal meth - doctors, lawyers, techies, CEOs of big companies'

While it's cheap, accessible and provides a sense of euphoria, it is also terrifyingly addictive and damaging to both body and psyche; Crystal meth, also known as Tina, returns to wreak havoc in Israel, and In the LGBTQ+ community, where it's particularly prevalent, it’s known as ‘the new AIDS’

Sarit Rosenblum | 07.01.23

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