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India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
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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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Research Identifies Genetic Connections Between Addiction Risk And Lower Levels Of Education
New research reveals shared gene variants that link higher addiction risk with lower educational attainment, raising substance use disorder risk by up to 66% and highlighting the need for stronger prevention strategies.
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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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Study Explains Why Women May Struggle More To Quit Smoking
The study found that women become dependent on nicotine faster than men and experience more difficulty quitting.
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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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COVID-19 Linked With Increased Risk Of Mental Health Disorders: US Study
COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study.
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My Husband Is Part Of Bollywood. He Has Bipolar Disorder
Undoubtedly, there is some recreational drug use, some more serious substance abuse issues. But these exist across professions and across cities in India
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Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
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Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
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India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
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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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Research Identifies Genetic Connections Between Addiction Risk And Lower Levels Of Education
New research reveals shared gene variants that link higher addiction risk with lower educational attainment, raising substance use disorder risk by up to 66% and highlighting the need for stronger prevention strategies.
-
"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.
-
Study Explains Why Women May Struggle More To Quit Smoking
The study found that women become dependent on nicotine faster than men and experience more difficulty quitting.
-
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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COVID-19 Linked With Increased Risk Of Mental Health Disorders: US Study
COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study.
-
My Husband Is Part Of Bollywood. He Has Bipolar Disorder
Undoubtedly, there is some recreational drug use, some more serious substance abuse issues. But these exist across professions and across cities in India
-
Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
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Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
