addiction

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.

By NERIA BARR
06/07/2024

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.

By JOSH ARONSON
25/02/2024

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?

By ROY ZUCKER
17/12/2023

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.

By IRIT MENTESH/WALLA!
23/11/2023

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.

By HADAR PELED/WALLA!
06/11/2023

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.

By WALLA!
30/10/2023

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.

By MAARIV
19/07/2023

Chabad of Baka gala: One night, so many stories - opinion

From the moment I stepped inside the hall where the dinner was taking place I was met by friendly faces, all eager to talk to me, I even felt overwhelmed.

By HADASSAH CHEN
07/07/2023
Porn actresses line-up at the opening of the "Venus" erotic fair in Berlin

This is what happened to students who stopped watching porn for a week

A study examined whether regular porn viewers experience withdrawal symptoms after seven days of abstaining (or trying to abstain) from pornography. Spoiler: Not everyone abstained.

By WALLA!
05/07/2023
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