Drug Abuse

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Data from 2015 showed Afghanistan had about three million drug addicts, a huge proportion of the country's estimated 37 million people. (Photo: AFP)

Afghanistan struggles with meth, opium addiction

Meth boom adds to Afghanistan's opium and heroin woes.

20 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

Around 9:45 pm, the police control room (PCR) was informed that a man had been stabbed in Basai Darapur area and that his condition was critical. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi man killed by brother in front of mother for drug abuse

He left his brother to die and their mother kept on screaming for help.

28 Sep 2019 2:02 PM

Screengrabs of Karan Johar's house party video. (Photos: Instagram)

MLA claims Deepika, Ranbir and others were in 'drugged state'; Milind Deora reacts

MLA Manjinder Sirsa claimed celebs who attended Karan Johar's party were in 'drugged state and called it, UDTA Bollywood.

31 Jul 2019 1:53 PM

Past research has shown that sexual minority youth reported nearly three times more substance use than heterosexual youth. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

LGBT women at heightened risk of drug use

Women LGBT at high risk of substance use after the age of 13.

08 Jun 2019 11:03 AM

The pace at which miscreants are consuming narcotic substances and luring the youth and small children is alarming.

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Drug abuse, although a problem, can be combated if right advice is given.

15 Mar 2019 12:35 AM

Ten vehicles parked in the Kurla depot caught fire.

Drug abuse suspected to be cause of blaze at Kurla depot

Although the fire was doused immediately, it damaged ten privately-owned vehicles.

12 Feb 2019 2:03 AM

Sanjay Dutt initiates campaign to fight drug abuse amongst the youth

Not only Sanjay Dutt but B-Townies like Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra and others are also coming forward to support the change.

10 Feb 2019 4:15 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Better schools may reduce teens' risk of marijuana abuse

New study suggests that we really need to invest in creating healthy school environments especially for the most disadvantaged kids.

30 Oct 2018 11:21 AM

The order came when lawyer Sravan Kumar, appearing for Ketireddy Jagadishwar Reddy, alleged that Supreme Court's 2016 verdict on plea of NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolan was not being complied with. (Photo: File)

Formulate national action plan to curb drug menace: Supreme Court asks AIIMS

The top court also made it clear that no extension of time would be granted to govt, AIIMS as the issue was of 'national importance'.

22 Jul 2018 3:05 PM

Routine screening can prevent opioid use

The study highlighted one of the many dire consequences of the opioid epidemic.

16 Jul 2018 11:28 AM

The Supreme Court, in December 2016, had also ordered a national survey to gauge the extent of the menace. (Photo: File)

Detail steps taken to curb drug abuse among children: SC to Centre

SC asked Centre to apprise it of steps taken to comply with its 2016 verdict that directed steps like formulation of national action plan.

08 Jul 2018 1:53 PM

Religious involvement may prevent opioid abuse for mothers

Religious communities are just beginning to discuss the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

20 Jun 2018 2:33 PM

A team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has identified factors that may increase the risk of drug overdose in the youth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds youth majorly affected by drug overdose

Factors associated with increased overdose risk were disorders involving use of alcohol, cocaine or amphetamines.

26 Apr 2018 8:09 AM

Trump said that he was working with Congress to find USD 6 billion in new funding for 2018 and 2019 to fight the opioid crisis. The plan will also seek to cut opioid. (Photo: File)

Trump's new plans to fight drug abuse in US includes execution of dealers

At an event in Manchester, New Hampshire, Trump unveiled an anti-opioid abuse plan, including his death penalty recommendation.

20 Mar 2018 3:11 PM

Anxiety in women increases during midlife as a result of decreased levels of estrogen, which has a neuroprotective role. (Photo: Pixabay)

Feeling anxious? Blame your waistline

Hormone changes may be involved in the development of both anxiety and abdominal obesity.

07 Mar 2018 5:17 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Punjab: Doorstep service to end drug abuse

The directive was issued by the chief minister while chairing a meeting of the DCs and SSPs here on Wednesday.

01 Mar 2018 1:47 AM

The department also apprised about the various shortcomings of the licensed country liquor shops of the state corporation. (Representational image)

Taskforce on de-addiction, drug abuse

The LG called for a crackdown on both demand and supply side of drugs and illicit liquor in the city.

20 Jan 2018 1:07 AM

Since the study mainly involved African-American respondents, the findings may not be generalised to all adolescent populations.

Teenage drug use increases risk of HIV in adulthood

Study suggests drugged-up teenagers may engage in unsafe sexual behaviour that increases their chance of HIV infection.

22 Dec 2017 2:35 PM

The Sunburn festival, known for its electronic music dance, will be held in Kesnand village at the outscirts of Pune between December 28 and December 31 (Photo: Facebook)

Sunburn strife: Bombay HC instructs strict control of drugs, alcohol

The court directed the government to file an affidavit listing the steps it would undertake to prevent underage consumption of alcohol.

19 Dec 2017 9:59 AM

The rats that had alcohol were three times more likely to be addicted to cocaine (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol ups the chances of a person getting addicted to cocaine

Researchers evaluate rats that were given alcohol 10 days prior to having cocaine, those exposed show addictive behaviour.

02 Nov 2017 4:28 PM

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