Addiction

A Nation in Pain

A silent crisis of trauma and addiction

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A nation in pain: A silent crisis of trauma and addiction - opinion

Israeli study reveals gambling addiction in the wake of war

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Oct. 7 aftermath: Nat'l study shows rise in substance abuse, addictions, mental health disorders


‘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

ICA reports a silent epidemic emerging

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”

Professor Shauli Lev-Ran, co-founder and academic director of ICA, the Israel Center on Addiction and Mental Health

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. 

Cast member Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European premiere in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

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.  

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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.

 Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says.

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.

 University of Buffalo researchers uncover ancient roots of carb addiction.

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.

 Phone addiction.

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.

 New National Library of Israel building in Jerusalem, exterior.

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.

 PROF. PINHAS DANNON, chief psychiatrist of the Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem and a leading expert on opioid addiction.