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Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Help Reduce Risk of Substance Use Disorders, Suggests New Study
A new study published in The BMJ says that GLP-1 drugs may help prevent and treat substance use disorders across all major addictive substances that were studied.
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Trump Launches Great American Recovery Plan
Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort aimed at combating addiction and substance abuse by coordinating federal, state, local, and private-sector resources.
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Ketamine Use Is Leading To Bladder Issues In Young Adults: Expert
Ketamine abuse is rising among young adults, causing severe bladder damage, pain, and lasting health risks.
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"Drug Addiction Is Not Cool, Seek Help Without Fear": Education Minister
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan focused on the personal consequences of substance abuse, urging students not to fall for the idea that drugs symbolise independence.
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Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
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Substance Abuse Among Students Starts At Age 12: AIIMS-Backed 10-City Survey
Study across 10 Indian cities finds kids start substance use at 12 to 13 years of age. Early school interventions can cut addiction risk, say AIIMS researchers.
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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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3 Jharkhand Women Arrested At Kerala Train Station With 24 Kgs Of Cannabis: Cops
Three women from Jharkhand were arrested with 24 kilograms of marijuana at Kollam railway station on Tuesday, police said.
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Elon Musk Responds To NYT's Drug Abuse Charge From The Oval Office
In a striking contradiction, Musk told journalist Don Lemon in March 2024 that he took ketamine in small doses every two weeks, saying, "If you've used too much ketamine, you can't really get work done, and I have a lot of work."
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Gujarat Titans Break Silence On Kagiso Rabada's Return, Weeks After 'Drug Use' Ban
The South African Institute for Drug Free Sports (SAIDS) on Monday said Kagiso Rabada had completed a "substance abuse treatment program".
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Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Help Reduce Risk of Substance Use Disorders, Suggests New Study
A new study published in The BMJ says that GLP-1 drugs may help prevent and treat substance use disorders across all major addictive substances that were studied.
-
Trump Launches Great American Recovery Plan
Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort aimed at combating addiction and substance abuse by coordinating federal, state, local, and private-sector resources.
-
Ketamine Use Is Leading To Bladder Issues In Young Adults: Expert
Ketamine abuse is rising among young adults, causing severe bladder damage, pain, and lasting health risks.
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"Drug Addiction Is Not Cool, Seek Help Without Fear": Education Minister
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan focused on the personal consequences of substance abuse, urging students not to fall for the idea that drugs symbolise independence.
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Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
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Substance Abuse Among Students Starts At Age 12: AIIMS-Backed 10-City Survey
Study across 10 Indian cities finds kids start substance use at 12 to 13 years of age. Early school interventions can cut addiction risk, say AIIMS researchers.
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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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3 Jharkhand Women Arrested At Kerala Train Station With 24 Kgs Of Cannabis: Cops
Three women from Jharkhand were arrested with 24 kilograms of marijuana at Kollam railway station on Tuesday, police said.
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Elon Musk Responds To NYT's Drug Abuse Charge From The Oval Office
In a striking contradiction, Musk told journalist Don Lemon in March 2024 that he took ketamine in small doses every two weeks, saying, "If you've used too much ketamine, you can't really get work done, and I have a lot of work."
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Gujarat Titans Break Silence On Kagiso Rabada's Return, Weeks After 'Drug Use' Ban
The South African Institute for Drug Free Sports (SAIDS) on Monday said Kagiso Rabada had completed a "substance abuse treatment program".
