In today’s digital age, children are growing up with screens as a constant presence in their lives. From smartphones to tablets, televisions to video games, screen time has become an integral part of their daily routine. However, what many parents may not realise is that excessive screen time can lead to screen addiction, a silent … Read more
As the popularity of sports betting continues to soar, an alarming trend is emerging – the addiction of political organizations and sports leagues to the revenue generated by these betting companies. Both the Australian Football League (AFL) and the National Rugby League (NRL) have been heavily reliant on the money they receive from sports betting, … Read more
The opioid crisis continues to evolve, and so must our approaches to combating it. With the face of this crisis changing, it is imperative that treatments catch up to meet the shifting needs of those affected. From prescription painkillers to illicit drugs like fentanyl, the opioid epidemic has devastated communities and claimed countless lives. However, … Read more
The ongoing opioid public health crisis was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Canada, 5,148 apparent opioid toxicity deaths occurred between April 2020 and December 2020, representing an 89% increase from the same period in 2019. Similarly, in Australia, rates of self-reported non-fatal heroin overdose among those who regularly use stimulant drugs and regularly … Read more
In the United States, the renewed interest in ibogaine has largely been driven by a growing number of Americans seeking treatment abroad and returning with stories of overcoming addiction after a single meeting. The fact that many of them are military veterans has helped to facilitate some of the longstanding institutional resistance to hallucinogenic medications. … Read more