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New Study Reveals Gender Differences In Brain Patterns Linked To Substance Abuse Risks
Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths toward substance use and addiction", said senior author Amy Kuceyeski.
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"Not Cool": Supreme Court's Big Message Against Consumption Of Drugs
Consuming drugs is "not cool" at all, observed the Supreme Court on Monday, adding that substance abuse in India cuts across groups and communities and profits from it are channeled to support terrorism and violence.
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Singer Cher Files For Conservatorship Of Son Over Drug Addiction
Cher stated that Elijah is "significantly incapable of handling his financial resources" due to severe mental health and substance abuse challenges.
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Matthew Perry Planned To Start A Foundation To Help People With Substance Abuse: Report
He was in the initial phases of setting up a foundation similar to Betty Ford's Foundation near Palm Springs.
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1.58 Crore In 10-17 Age Group Addicted To Drugs: Centre To Supreme Court
A staggering 1.58 crore children aged between 10 and 17 years are addicted to substances in the country, the government told the Supreme Court today.
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13% Of Drug Abuse Victims In India Below 20 Years Of Age: UN Official
Around 13 percent of the those involved in drug and substance abuse in India are below 20 years of age, which calls for stepping up community intervention and preventive mechanisms targeting adolescents, an UN official said on Thursday.
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Scientists Find New Brain Mechanism That Could Help Manage Substance Abuse
A new study, based on cocaine-seeking in rats, discovered that inhibiting certain acetylcholine receptors made it more difficult to resist cocaine-seeking urges. These receptors are located in the lateral habenula (LHb), a region of the brain that balances reward and aversion. The study was carried out by the National Institutes of Health under the...
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Beware! Smartphone Addictions Just As Bad As Substance Abuse; Here's How
Smartphone addiction is just as bad as substance abuse, here's how.
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With 78% Hike In Drug Related Crimes, Kerala Cracks Down On Narcotics
Kerala has seen a 78 per cent increase in drugs and narcotics related crimes since 2014 and Kochi now ranks third in India when it comes to drug related crimes.
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Steep Rise In Girls Living On Mumbai’s Streets: Survey
South Asia is the fastest-growing and second-largest region for human trafficking in the world after East Asia, according to the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime.
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Impulsive People May Be Prone To Substance Abuse: Study
People who are prone to seeking excitement and acting impulsively may have differences in the structure of their brains, which may also predispose them to substance abuse, a new study has found.
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Youth Should be Protected From Drug Abuse: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said drug abuse in some parts of the country is causing an alarm and youths should be protected from it.
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Tobacco, Alcohol Most Common Substances Used by Street Children: Report
Tobacco and alcohol have been found to be most common substances used by street children, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi informed the Parliament today.
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Cocaine Helped Me Hide: Robin Williams' Lifelong Fight Against Addiction
Addiction seemed to stalk Robin Williams, tempting him when he was weak and taunting him when he least expected it.
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Gerard Butler enters rehab for pain killer addiction
Hollywood star Gerard Butler is reportedly in rehab following substance abuse problems.
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New Study Reveals Gender Differences In Brain Patterns Linked To Substance Abuse Risks
Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths toward substance use and addiction", said senior author Amy Kuceyeski.
-
"Not Cool": Supreme Court's Big Message Against Consumption Of Drugs
Consuming drugs is "not cool" at all, observed the Supreme Court on Monday, adding that substance abuse in India cuts across groups and communities and profits from it are channeled to support terrorism and violence.
-
Singer Cher Files For Conservatorship Of Son Over Drug Addiction
Cher stated that Elijah is "significantly incapable of handling his financial resources" due to severe mental health and substance abuse challenges.
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Matthew Perry Planned To Start A Foundation To Help People With Substance Abuse: Report
He was in the initial phases of setting up a foundation similar to Betty Ford's Foundation near Palm Springs.
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1.58 Crore In 10-17 Age Group Addicted To Drugs: Centre To Supreme Court
A staggering 1.58 crore children aged between 10 and 17 years are addicted to substances in the country, the government told the Supreme Court today.
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13% Of Drug Abuse Victims In India Below 20 Years Of Age: UN Official
Around 13 percent of the those involved in drug and substance abuse in India are below 20 years of age, which calls for stepping up community intervention and preventive mechanisms targeting adolescents, an UN official said on Thursday.
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Scientists Find New Brain Mechanism That Could Help Manage Substance Abuse
A new study, based on cocaine-seeking in rats, discovered that inhibiting certain acetylcholine receptors made it more difficult to resist cocaine-seeking urges. These receptors are located in the lateral habenula (LHb), a region of the brain that balances reward and aversion. The study was carried out by the National Institutes of Health under the...
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Beware! Smartphone Addictions Just As Bad As Substance Abuse; Here's How
Smartphone addiction is just as bad as substance abuse, here's how.
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With 78% Hike In Drug Related Crimes, Kerala Cracks Down On Narcotics
Kerala has seen a 78 per cent increase in drugs and narcotics related crimes since 2014 and Kochi now ranks third in India when it comes to drug related crimes.
-
Steep Rise In Girls Living On Mumbai’s Streets: Survey
South Asia is the fastest-growing and second-largest region for human trafficking in the world after East Asia, according to the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime.
-
Impulsive People May Be Prone To Substance Abuse: Study
People who are prone to seeking excitement and acting impulsively may have differences in the structure of their brains, which may also predispose them to substance abuse, a new study has found.
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Youth Should be Protected From Drug Abuse: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said drug abuse in some parts of the country is causing an alarm and youths should be protected from it.
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Tobacco, Alcohol Most Common Substances Used by Street Children: Report
Tobacco and alcohol have been found to be most common substances used by street children, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi informed the Parliament today.
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Cocaine Helped Me Hide: Robin Williams' Lifelong Fight Against Addiction
Addiction seemed to stalk Robin Williams, tempting him when he was weak and taunting him when he least expected it.
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Gerard Butler enters rehab for pain killer addiction
Hollywood star Gerard Butler is reportedly in rehab following substance abuse problems.
