Addictions

TikTok settling three teen social media lawsuits in California ahead of trial

Some young people have accused social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive and harming their mental health.

Hundreds of vape, Kpod addicts have sought help at IMH; some lost jobs due to addiction

Many had tried to quit vaping on their own, but found it difficult, with some losing their jobs because of their addiction.

Most Aussie teens still on social media 3 months after under-16 ban began, study finds

Tech firms are failing to implement effective age checks, blunting Australia’s landmark ban for under-16.

TikTok settles with US teenager ahead of social media addiction trial

FILE PHOTO: The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

‘Totally hooked’: Hong Kong targets claw machine addiction

Dozens of stores filled with claw machines have sprung up on streets and in malls across Hong Kong in recent years.

UN says protecting children online is an ‘urgent priority’

Bereaved parents in London hold portraits of their children who they say died as a result of social media business practices.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

In Your Opinion Podcast

12-year-olds in therapy - the silent rise in youth porn addiction

Banning explicit websites might seem like an effective solution, but consider whether our conservative culture and deep-rooted stigma around sex are actually driving a silent porn addiction crisis among youths.

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Texas said Netflix has for years falsely represented to consumers that it did not collect or share user data.

Social media addiction suspected among 7% of Japanese adolescents: Survey

Questions asked in the survey included “Have you made unsuccessful efforts to reduce (social media) use?“ and “Have you lied to your friends or your family about how much time you spent?“

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