Tuesday, Aug 11

A US appeals court permits lawsuits against social media giants over claims they designed addictive platforms for young users.

Thursday, Mar 26

A jury finds Meta and Google liable for $6 million in damages linked to social media addiction in a groundbreaking lawsuit aimed at protecting youth.

Thursday, Feb 19

Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a pivotal trial highlights Instagram's alleged role in youth mental health issues, amidst broader social media accountability concerns.

Tuesday, Feb 10

The landmark trial against Meta and YouTube examines claims of social media addiction affecting children, echoing past legal battles against the tobacco industry.

Thursday, Dec 04

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry before the actor's overdose death in 2023.

Thursday, Aug 28

South Korea has enacted a nationwide ban on mobile phones in school classrooms aiming to combat youth smartphone addiction.

Thursday, Jul 24

Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleads guilty to supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death, raising serious concerns about drug distribution practices.

Tuesday, Jun 17

A $7.4 billion settlement has been reached to end Sackler family's control over Purdue Pharma, addressing the opioid crisis in the US.

Thursday, Apr 24

Florida files a lawsuit against Snap, alleging that Snapchat's features are harmful and deceive parents about children's safety.

Sunday, Mar 23

Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Massachusetts and mental health advocate, dies at 88 after battling dementia. A champion for addiction awareness and social justice.