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Drug Destruction Up 132%, Seizures Up 104% In Tripura: Chief minister
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday said police and security agencies have been directed to take strict action against those involved in drug smuggling.
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Punjab Cop Caught Smoking Heroin On Camera, Transferred
A video of a member of the Punjab police taking drugs is being widely circulated, bringing home how deep the state's drug menace has spread its tentacles. The policeman has been identified and action has been taken against him.
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Drug-Addict Son Hacks Mother To Death After She Refused To Give Rs 20 In Gurugram: Cops
Refusing to give Rs 20 to her drug addict son cost a 56-year-old woman in Gururgam her life after he hacked her to death with an axe in rage, police said on Sunday.
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Spotify Under Fire For Hosting Fake Podcasts That Sell Addictive Drugs
Spotify's auto-detection system did not flag these fake podcasts for removal, with listeners having unrestricted access to them.
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Sex Workers, Drug Addicts, HIV Patients: An Outcast Haven On Ukraine Front
Whenever warm days come to Kramatorsk, near the eastern Ukrainian front, the Svitanok organisation leaves its door wide open, offering advice or a cup of tea to the city's social outcasts.
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Sex Assault, Blackmail: Bhopal Case Draws Parallels To 1992 Ajmer Scandal
Some victims recounted being raped inside moving vehicles and threatened with weapons, while others were forced into drug addiction to break their resistance.
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Pune Man's Mother Denied Him Money For Drugs. He Then Did This
According to Swapnil's mother, he reached home around 2-3 am and asked for money. When she denied it, he threatened to set them and the entire building they live in on fire.
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India Bans Two Addictive Opioids Amid Misuse In West Africa
The drugs were being illegally exported to West African countries by Mumbai-based Aveo Pharmaceuticals
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Delhi Man, Addicted To Drugs, Kills Mother During Fight Over Money
A 40-year-old drug addict murdered his mother following a heated argument over money in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area, police said on Saturday.
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FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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Hightown Season 3 Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play in India
Hightown Season 3, which premiered in the West in January 2024, is now available to Indian audiences on Lionsgate Play. The final season follows Jackie Quiñones, portrayed by Monica Raymund, as she tackles both personal and professional challenges, including a high-stakes investigation into a missing person linked to a murdered sex worker. The sea...
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"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
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Mission 2017 Halla Ho OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The Punjabi film Mission 2017 Halla Ho, addressing drug addiction and unemployment, is coming to Chaupal on December 10, 2024. Directed by Manjeet Singh Tony and Sarabjit Sidhu, the movie features Victor John and Satish Kaul in key roles. Initially released in theatres on 7th April 2017, the film focuses on the struggles and resilience of Punjab's ...
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Failure of AstraZeneca Trial Big Blow For Anti-Addiction Drugs: Report
The failure of the trial of the drug AZD4041 by pharma giant AstraZeneca, to combat opioid use disorder (OUD), highlights the challenges in developing non-opioid medications that treat addiction and withdrawal, according to a report.
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Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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Drug Destruction Up 132%, Seizures Up 104% In Tripura: Chief minister
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday said police and security agencies have been directed to take strict action against those involved in drug smuggling.
-
Punjab Cop Caught Smoking Heroin On Camera, Transferred
A video of a member of the Punjab police taking drugs is being widely circulated, bringing home how deep the state's drug menace has spread its tentacles. The policeman has been identified and action has been taken against him.
-
Drug-Addict Son Hacks Mother To Death After She Refused To Give Rs 20 In Gurugram: Cops
Refusing to give Rs 20 to her drug addict son cost a 56-year-old woman in Gururgam her life after he hacked her to death with an axe in rage, police said on Sunday.
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Spotify Under Fire For Hosting Fake Podcasts That Sell Addictive Drugs
Spotify's auto-detection system did not flag these fake podcasts for removal, with listeners having unrestricted access to them.
-
Sex Workers, Drug Addicts, HIV Patients: An Outcast Haven On Ukraine Front
Whenever warm days come to Kramatorsk, near the eastern Ukrainian front, the Svitanok organisation leaves its door wide open, offering advice or a cup of tea to the city's social outcasts.
-
Sex Assault, Blackmail: Bhopal Case Draws Parallels To 1992 Ajmer Scandal
Some victims recounted being raped inside moving vehicles and threatened with weapons, while others were forced into drug addiction to break their resistance.
-
Pune Man's Mother Denied Him Money For Drugs. He Then Did This
According to Swapnil's mother, he reached home around 2-3 am and asked for money. When she denied it, he threatened to set them and the entire building they live in on fire.
-
India Bans Two Addictive Opioids Amid Misuse In West Africa
The drugs were being illegally exported to West African countries by Mumbai-based Aveo Pharmaceuticals
-
Delhi Man, Addicted To Drugs, Kills Mother During Fight Over Money
A 40-year-old drug addict murdered his mother following a heated argument over money in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area, police said on Saturday.
-
FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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Hightown Season 3 Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play in India
Hightown Season 3, which premiered in the West in January 2024, is now available to Indian audiences on Lionsgate Play. The final season follows Jackie Quiñones, portrayed by Monica Raymund, as she tackles both personal and professional challenges, including a high-stakes investigation into a missing person linked to a murdered sex worker. The sea...
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"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
-
Mission 2017 Halla Ho OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The Punjabi film Mission 2017 Halla Ho, addressing drug addiction and unemployment, is coming to Chaupal on December 10, 2024. Directed by Manjeet Singh Tony and Sarabjit Sidhu, the movie features Victor John and Satish Kaul in key roles. Initially released in theatres on 7th April 2017, the film focuses on the struggles and resilience of Punjab's ...
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Failure of AstraZeneca Trial Big Blow For Anti-Addiction Drugs: Report
The failure of the trial of the drug AZD4041 by pharma giant AstraZeneca, to combat opioid use disorder (OUD), highlights the challenges in developing non-opioid medications that treat addiction and withdrawal, according to a report.
-
Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
