Addiction
Addicted to Ritalin: When ADHD medication becomes a solution for every problem
ADHD medication consumption in Israel has nearly doubled within five years, but alongside the medical benefits, the danger of emotional use and dependency development also rises.
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
The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor
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.
Confronting Israel's drug addiction problem amid Gaza war - opinion
In an era where numerous individuals resort to substances as a coping mechanism for anxiety and depression, what will the impact of the war be?
Trying to quit smoking? Here are tips to avoid a relapse when stressed
Stressful situations can tempt ex-smokers to some again, but here are strategies to overcome the urge and stay smoke-free.
Will stress from the Hamas war drive Israelis to drug addiction?
Amid the stress of the Israel-Hamas war, the temptation of using drugs and getting hooked on addictive behaviors is a significant concern.
Ice cream, snacks just as addictive as cocaine and heroin - study
Study finds that processed foods are just as addictive as hard drugs, raising calls for awareness and action on the addictive properties and health risks of everyday snacks.
Gambling addict husband tries to sell wife's jewelry, but they're fakes
After a man's gambling addiction spirals out of control, he asks his wife to sell jewelry, only for her to discover that it's all counterfeit, leading to a tumultuous divorce.