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Academia 1 month ago

Fear influences patient access to medical opioids

Patients in Indonesia cannot access medical opioids because the government fears drug misuse.

Companies 2 months ago

Meta says US states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in youth safety trial

Meta Platforms said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking US$1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users and misled the public about their safety.

Tech 4 months ago

EU chief turns up heat on social media's 'addictive' design

The European Union is working on new rules to protect children from the addictive designs of social media such as TikTok, Meta and X, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.

Americas 5 months ago

US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

The outcome of this "bellwether" trial potentially establishes a precedent for resolving other lawsuits that blame social media for fueling an epidemic of mental and emotional trauma.

Tech 7 months ago

Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial

Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused Monday of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.

Style 7 months ago

You can’t thrift your way out of overconsumption

Vintage and resale might look like conscious choices, but if the thrill of buying still drives us, are we just dressing up the same old fast fashion habit?

Consumer Insights 7 months ago

How to be an ethical consumer in a hyper-consumerist city

In Jakarta, there’s still a realistic path to sustainable living—if we let go of perfection and start small.

Academia 1 year ago

Cheap methamphetamine is fueling Thailand’s addiction crisis

With its low price, intense effects and highly addictive nature, yaba is one of the most commonly abused stimulants in Southeast Asia, and its spread shows no sign of slowing.

Archipelago 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Critics slam militaristic character training for ‘delinquents’ in West Java

More than 100 students in several regions in West Java have been sent to military barracks to undergo an intensive character training program with Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel under an initiative introduced by Governor Dedi Mulyadi.

FEATURES 1 year ago

Fighting the algorithm

Social media is designed to be addictive, drowning users with content that could damage our mental health. So, how can we fight algorithms?

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