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Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.

800,000 UK nursery children on social media

Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.

New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth

New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.

Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction

New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.

Teens overcome phone addiction in Arctic wilderness

A new documentary, Folktales, follows Norwegian teens trading social media anxiety for survival skills 200 miles above the Arctic Circle. Discover how this radical approach is rebuilding a generation.

Jodie Sweetin's First Drink at 14: Full Story

Former Full House star Jodie Sweetin opens up about her first experience with alcohol at age 14 and her subsequent journey through addiction and recovery. Discover her powerful story.

Child Vaping Clinic Overwhelmed, Ages 11-15 on List

Alder Hey's pioneering vaping clinic for children is at full capacity with a growing waiting list. Experts warn of nicotine's irreversible harm to developing brains. Discover the scale of the crisis.

Testing the £55 'Brick' Phone Addiction Cure

A journalist tests the Brick device, a £55 magnetic tool designed to combat phone addiction. Discover how it reduced screen time by 41% and whether it's worth the investment.

Workaholic Warning Signs: Are You Addicted to Work?

Discover the hidden signs of work addiction and learn how to recognise if your career dedication has crossed into dangerous territory. Expert insights reveal the psychological and physical toll of workaholism.

Businessman's 'No Face, No Case' Defence Goes Viral

A British entrepreneur's controversial social media strategy of concealing his identity during court proceedings sparks legal debate and online frenzy. Discover how his 'no face, no case' approach challenges modern justice systems.

Instagram's Global Outage Sparks User Frenzy Worldwide

Millions of Instagram users worldwide were left frustrated as the social media platform experienced a major service disruption, with login failures and feature malfunctions affecting the global community.

Richard Madeley: Why I never tried drugs

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley reveals his lifelong abstinence from drugs, fearing addiction vulnerability while maintaining a staggering 60-cigarette daily habit for years.

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