Experts warn that cryptocurrency trading is increasingly becoming an addiction, sharing hallmarks with gambling disorder. This compulsive behavior is often mistaken for ambition, particularly among younger men, and is exacerbated by the 24/7, lightly regulated market and aggressive marketing tactics.
Russia plans to compel drunk drivers to undergo addiction treatment by 2027. The government has tasked the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Justice with developing a system to motivate offenders to seek medical rehabilitation.
A new clinical trial suggests a single dose of psilocybin may effectively treat cocaine addiction, with participants showing higher abstinence rates than those receiving a placebo. The study, notable for its majority Black participant group, highlights psilocybin's potential as a catalyst in therapeutic processes for addiction.
