By Tori Rodriguez, Maggie Puniewska — 2016
Spending a lot of time on Facebook is linked to diminished well-being, according to many studies. Yet questions linger about cause and effect—perhaps people who are already lonely simply spend more time on social media.
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A brutal game got them hooked on painkillers. In retirement, they battle addiction. The opioid crisis courses through football.
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While investigating the idealized benefits between sport and addiction, researchers found that the prevalence of substance abuse in some sports communities, in fact, creates a greater risk of addictions for people already vulnerable to them.
More athletes are reporting mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, psychiatric conditions and eating disorders.