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Tech News

Instagram tests AI to catch underage users as part of teen safety push

As scrutiny grows over social media’s impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up.

21/04/2025

Health news

US aid cuts strain needle exchange lifeline for South Africa's addicts

The harm reduction initiative is not funded by the US, but it is now competing for scarce local resources.

04/04/2025

Food and Drink

Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series

A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs.

25/02/2025

Health news

Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact?

Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health.

15/02/2025

Health news

Obesity drugs could help curb alcohol cravings, study suggests

The new findings add to growing evidence that the medicines could help people with alcohol addiction.

13/02/2025

Healthcare

Glasgow hopes new safe injection site will curb drug overdose deaths

More countries in Europe have opened sites where people can use illegal drugs. But not everyone is in favour of the practice.

28/01/2025

Food and Drink

Shaken not slurred: How non-alcoholic cocktails became cool

Once considered "kiddy", mocktails have matured to quench the thirst of an increasingly sober Europe, with a new survey revealing that nearly half of young people are giving up booze.

27/01/2025

Health news

What the EU drugs agency chief is most worried about in 2025

The EUDA director said people using multiple drugs at once, violence, and political polarisation are key challenges for 2025.

25/01/2025

Health news

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

The party drug, which doesn't typically contain cocaine, is attracting attention after reports it was found during late musician Liam Payne's autopsy.

23/10/2024

Tech News

42 US states support call for social media warning labels

A group of US attorneys general want labels put on social media apps to warn children of possible addictive effects.

11/09/2024

Culture news

Barbie 'brick' phone released to help young people digitally detox

The device is technologically stripped back, with no front camera, limited internet access and one game.

28/08/2024

Europe News

Romania bans gambling in small towns

A unanimous vote by legislators belies divisions over the wisdom and practicality of the policy.

10/04/2024

Tech News

Dating apps like Tinder encourage 'compulsive' use, lawsuit claims

A new lawsuit says dating apps have addictive features.

15/02/2024

Health news

Promising new vaccine offers hope of breaking cocaine addiction

The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on the substance.

28/10/2023

Health news

Berliners can get their party drugs tested at addiction facilities

The German parliament has passed a law enabling federal states to offer drug-checking projects in June.

20/07/2023

Economy

How prepared is Europe for an increase in gambling and addiction?

An increasing number of Europeans suffer from gambling addiction, a problem that's expected to grow across the continent as the industry's profits are expected to boom in the coming years.

08/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK launches scheme to get smokers to switch to e-cigarettes

The government says it's focusing on "helping people to quit" rather than imposing bans. The aim is to make the country smoke-free by 2030.

12/04/2023

United Kingdom

Inside Europe's first rehab centre for female gamblers

The number of female gamblers is on the rise, but a UK charity rehab is helping women overcome their addictions.

03/04/2023

Healthcare

Recreational cannabis goes on sale in some Swiss pharmacies

A new pilot aims to assess the health effects of regulating cannabis supply in the Swiss city of Basel - and soon in Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne.

30/03/2023

Design

What are modular homes and can they help solve homelessness?

Modular homes have been floated as a low-cost, high-quality housing solution to help people experiencing homelessness transition to a permanent home.

16/03/2023