Addiction

The Israel Public Health Association’s bet on what comes next

Chief executive, Yasmin Nahum, is trying to meet a surge in wartime trauma, youth substance use, and prescription-opioid dependence with programs the state has not yet absorbed.

Nahum with Adv. Michal Herzog, First Lady of the State of Israel.
Cosmetic surgery tools are seen surrounding a face mask (illustrative)

One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds

CBT can break down the connection between thought and the desire to smoke by using mindfulness.

Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs

Ritalin

Addicted to Ritalin: When ADHD medication becomes a solution for every problem


Can the new health minister end Israel’s mental health stigma?

Mental health and psychological issues could have much harder and much longer-term effects than COVID-19 itself.

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz speaking at he Yehuda Abarbanel Mental Health Medical Center.

Can men control sexual addiction? - opinion

Men only claim sexual addiction while the erotic pleasure impulse is experienced. But the moment way too big a price is paid, they suddenly withdraw.

A banner pulled by a small airplane flies nearby as Tiger Woods plays his first round in the 2010 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 8, 2010. The banner reads: "Sex Addict? Yeah. Right. Sure. Me Too!"

New book explores accepting 'sorry' to survive

A deep dive into traumatic relationships and forgiveness.

BOYS RECEIVE blessings from Swami Nitya Gopal Ji Mahar, a Hindu holyman in Allahabad, India. The author received guidance about how to forgive from a Hindu swami.

Beetles forever: A 30-year collection of VW Beetle models

Shuster also had metal models, and others made of plastic, femur, china, wood, you name it.

'You know, collectors are a little bit crazy.'

Music as a coping mechanism: Naftali Kalfa is in an uphill battle

"I am a proud, recovering addict, recovering from various addictions, including food to substances to gambling."

Sober in the Holy Land

Meet the organizations helping Israel's at-risk youth

Both Elem and the Youth Village of Kiryat Ye’arim work to help Israel's at-risk youth.

Nava Barak, the president of Elem, with a group of youngsters in the organization at Kiryat Ye’arim.

Magic mushrooms begin growing in man's blood after injecting 'shroom tea'

The man was discovered by his family days later. He had jaundice, nausea, diarrhea, extreme confusion (unclear whether that was due to the mushrooms or not) and was vomiting blood.

Psilocybin or "magic mushrooms" are seen in an undated photo provided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in Washington, U.S. May 7, 2019. DEA/Handout via REUTERs

Dr. Russell Surasky Helping Others Understand Opioid Addiction and the Latest Treatment Options

Dr. Surasky is the medical director of Bridge Back to Life, which is a multi-center outpatient addiction treatment program that helps those addicted to dangerous opiates like fentanyl.


Amudim raises $5m. to help victims of abuse, addiction in Orthodox world

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a massive increase in demand for Amudim's services with case volume rising exponentially.

When rap meets soul - Levy Falkowitz and Nissim Black.

A family in recovery from substance use disorder

In the US, one in 12 adults suffers from substance use disorder – that’s 18.7 million Americans struggling with this chronic medical condition.

Robert Kanter with his daughter, Sasha