\"Cocaine Abuse Treatment Soars in Lower Saxony, Germany\"\
\"The number of people seeking treatment for cocaine abuse in Lower Saxony, Germany, increased by 42.6% from 2019 to 2023, reaching 7,760 cases, second only to North Rhine-Westphalia, with 15,280 cases. The Barmer health insurance attributes this to potential performance pressure among young men.\
\"Cocaine Abuse Treatment Soars in Lower Saxony, Germany\"\
\"The number of people seeking treatment for cocaine abuse in Lower Saxony, Germany, increased by 42.6% from 2019 to 2023, reaching 7,760 cases, second only to North Rhine-Westphalia, with 15,280 cases. The Barmer health insurance attributes this to potential performance pressure among young men.\
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48% Bias Score
D66 Proposes EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s
The Dutch D66 party is proposing a European ban on social media use for children under 15, citing research showing that 10% of children are harmed by social media, a number expected to increase, impacting their sleep, school performance, and mental health.
D66 Proposes EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s
The Dutch D66 party is proposing a European ban on social media use for children under 15, citing research showing that 10% of children are harmed by social media, a number expected to increase, impacting their sleep, school performance, and mental health.
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60% Bias Score
"Botswana's CAT Epidemic: A Growing Threat to Youth"
"The affordable stimulant drug CAT (methcathinone) is causing a surge in addiction among Botswana's youth, leading to serious health issues and social problems, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies."
"Botswana's CAT Epidemic: A Growing Threat to Youth"
"The affordable stimulant drug CAT (methcathinone) is causing a surge in addiction among Botswana's youth, leading to serious health issues and social problems, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies."
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24% Bias Score
Lawsuit Accuses Food Giants of Creating Addictive Ultra-Processed Foods
A Pennsylvania teen's type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease at age 16 led to a lawsuit against major food companies, alleging they designed their ultra-processed products to be addictive, a claim the companies dispute.
Lawsuit Accuses Food Giants of Creating Addictive Ultra-Processed Foods
A Pennsylvania teen's type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease at age 16 led to a lawsuit against major food companies, alleging they designed their ultra-processed products to be addictive, a claim the companies dispute.
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52% Bias Score
Social Media's Detrimental Impact on Children's Mental Health
Studies show excessive social media use significantly increases the risk of anxiety, depression, and loneliness in kids and teens, with internal documents from TikTok and Meta revealing that companies prioritized user engagement despite knowing the mental health risks.
Social Media's Detrimental Impact on Children's Mental Health
Studies show excessive social media use significantly increases the risk of anxiety, depression, and loneliness in kids and teens, with internal documents from TikTok and Meta revealing that companies prioritized user engagement despite knowing the mental health risks.
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64% Bias Score
"Opioid Settlement Funds: Allocation Raises Concerns Over Effectiveness"
"Approximately $50 billion in opioid settlement funds are being distributed across the U.S., with less than one-fifth of the decision-making authority given to advisory groups that include individuals with lived experience of substance use disorders, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of sp...
"Opioid Settlement Funds: Allocation Raises Concerns Over Effectiveness"
"Approximately $50 billion in opioid settlement funds are being distributed across the U.S., with less than one-fifth of the decision-making authority given to advisory groups that include individuals with lived experience of substance use disorders, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of sp...
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52% Bias Score
California's Homelessness Crisis: A 'Christmas Carol' for Our Times
El Cajon Mayor criticizes California's handling of its homelessness crisis, comparing it to Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", blaming conscious policy decisions for creating a system that profits from the issue.
California's Homelessness Crisis: A 'Christmas Carol' for Our Times
El Cajon Mayor criticizes California's handling of its homelessness crisis, comparing it to Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", blaming conscious policy decisions for creating a system that profits from the issue.
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72% Bias Score
Vsio Chotko!" Wins BBC Book of the Year
Yuriy Roketsky's biography of Serhiy Kuzminsky, the frontman of Braty Hadyukiny, won BBC's Book of the Year 2024; it details Kuzminsky's life, musical influences, and the impact of his death on Ukrainian rock.
Vsio Chotko!" Wins BBC Book of the Year
Yuriy Roketsky's biography of Serhiy Kuzminsky, the frontman of Braty Hadyukiny, won BBC's Book of the Year 2024; it details Kuzminsky's life, musical influences, and the impact of his death on Ukrainian rock.
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32% Bias Score
95 Dutch Healthcare Workers Fired for Stealing Medication
From 2021-2023, 95 Dutch healthcare workers were fired for stealing medication; hospitals had the highest rate (50%), with benzodiazepines, painkillers, and opiates commonly stolen, often due to high workload, personal issues, and a lack of awareness about regulations.
95 Dutch Healthcare Workers Fired for Stealing Medication
From 2021-2023, 95 Dutch healthcare workers were fired for stealing medication; hospitals had the highest rate (50%), with benzodiazepines, painkillers, and opiates commonly stolen, often due to high workload, personal issues, and a lack of awareness about regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Nicotine Pouches in France: Toxins, Deception, and Stalled Ban
A French study reveals alarming levels of arsenic and other toxins in widely available nicotine pouches, with nicotine levels far exceeding advertised amounts; a proposed ban is stalled.
Nicotine Pouches in France: Toxins, Deception, and Stalled Ban
A French study reveals alarming levels of arsenic and other toxins in widely available nicotine pouches, with nicotine levels far exceeding advertised amounts; a proposed ban is stalled.
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56% Bias Score
Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
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48% Bias Score
Social Media Addiction: Mirroring the Tobacco Crisis
Social media's addictive design, similar to tobacco, harms cognitive functions; Australia bans access for children under 16, while New York focuses on algorithmic regulation; a balanced approach is crucial, addressing addiction without sacrificing benefits.
Social Media Addiction: Mirroring the Tobacco Crisis
Social media's addictive design, similar to tobacco, harms cognitive functions; Australia bans access for children under 16, while New York focuses on algorithmic regulation; a balanced approach is crucial, addressing addiction without sacrificing benefits.
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60% Bias Score