Addiction
Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs
While smoking is declining in many countries around the world, it is growing in Israel, rising in the last few years from one in five adults to one in four.
Addicted to Ritalin: When ADHD medication becomes a solution for every problem
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
New book explores accepting 'sorry' to survive
A deep dive into traumatic relationships and forgiveness.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jerusalem School of Rock - a safe hang out for Israel's teens
Offering a positive option for youth to entertain themselves
The high costs of smoking
