Prisons inspector's report finds bored inmates and staffing issues are exacerbating demand inside.

"They do drugs out of boredom," he added, noting that while waiting for something to happen, "the boredom's a lot worse." Read more. Ukraine moves in Kherson are worrying Russia; ...

The same soldier added that most soldiers do drugs "out of boredom." "War is when you're constantly waiting for something, occasionally praying for it all to be over," he said.

Overcrowding, coupled with a lack of activity, caused boredom and frustration among prisoners, which heightened the demand ...

People who are boredom prone might have problems with drugs, alcohol abuse and gambling. Another more recent problem is a fixation to use smartphones as an outlet for boredom.

Individuals who are prone to boredom are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, according to some research. On the other hand, boredom can push you toward more meaningful tasks, says Elpidorou.

Boredom activates your brain’s default mode network, the same neural pathways associated with depression and rumination. When this network is chronically active due to understimulation, it can ...