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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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Virtual Reality Could Hold The Key To Beating Cocaine Addiction, UK Study Finds
A UK-based trial is using virtual reality technology to combat cocaine addiction by placing users in real-life scenarios to better manage cravings.
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Prosecutor Labelled Epstein's Victims As Drug Addicts, Transcript Reveals
At least two girls molested by Jeffrey Epstein were labelled prostitutes, drug addicts, thieves and liars by a Palm Beach County prosecutor, according to a newly released grand jury transcript from 2006.
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"Will Respect Judicial Process": Joe Biden After Son Convicted In Gun Crimes
Joe Biden pledged Tuesday to "respect the judicial process" after his son Hunter, a former drug addict, was found guilty of gun charges in the first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.
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Drug Addict Beats Father To Death With Baseball Bat, Hits Mother In Head
A 32-year-drug addict was on the run after allegedly killing his father and injuring his mother in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, police said.
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Constable Injected With Poison Trying To Recover Phone From Robbers, Dies
A 30-year-old constable posted with the Local Arms unit of the Mumbai police died in a hospital, days after a gang of robbers and drug addicts allegedly injected him with a poisonous substance on railway tracks here while he struggled to recover his
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Private Firm Employee Stabbed To Death By 2 Drug-Addict Men In Gurugram: Cops
Two drug-addict men allegedly stabbed to death a 30-year-old private company employee over an altercation in the wee hours on Tuesday in Gurugram, said police.
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From Homeless Addict To Canada Mayor: The Unique Journey Of Dan Carter
Dan Carter once was a drug addict living on the streets, but now runs a Canadian city and draws from his darkest times to tackle a housing crunch and an addiction crisis.
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Sierra Leone Declares Emergency After Addicts Dig Up Graves To Get High On Drug Made From Human Bones
A psychoactive drug crafted from human bones is leaving addicts in the West African country of Sierra Leone digging up graves in order to get their fix.
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Indian Student, Hit On Head Nearly 50 Times With Hammer By US Man, Dies
A 25-year-old Indian student who recently earned an MBA degree in the US was hammered to death by a homeless drug addict whom he had been helping for the past couple of days in Georgia state's Lithonia city.
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University Body Asks Institutions To Implement Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSlE), Government of India has implemented the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) for drug demand reduction in the country.
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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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"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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Virtual Reality Could Hold The Key To Beating Cocaine Addiction, UK Study Finds
A UK-based trial is using virtual reality technology to combat cocaine addiction by placing users in real-life scenarios to better manage cravings.
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Prosecutor Labelled Epstein's Victims As Drug Addicts, Transcript Reveals
At least two girls molested by Jeffrey Epstein were labelled prostitutes, drug addicts, thieves and liars by a Palm Beach County prosecutor, according to a newly released grand jury transcript from 2006.
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"Will Respect Judicial Process": Joe Biden After Son Convicted In Gun Crimes
Joe Biden pledged Tuesday to "respect the judicial process" after his son Hunter, a former drug addict, was found guilty of gun charges in the first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.
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Drug Addict Beats Father To Death With Baseball Bat, Hits Mother In Head
A 32-year-drug addict was on the run after allegedly killing his father and injuring his mother in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, police said.
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Constable Injected With Poison Trying To Recover Phone From Robbers, Dies
A 30-year-old constable posted with the Local Arms unit of the Mumbai police died in a hospital, days after a gang of robbers and drug addicts allegedly injected him with a poisonous substance on railway tracks here while he struggled to recover his
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Private Firm Employee Stabbed To Death By 2 Drug-Addict Men In Gurugram: Cops
Two drug-addict men allegedly stabbed to death a 30-year-old private company employee over an altercation in the wee hours on Tuesday in Gurugram, said police.
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From Homeless Addict To Canada Mayor: The Unique Journey Of Dan Carter
Dan Carter once was a drug addict living on the streets, but now runs a Canadian city and draws from his darkest times to tackle a housing crunch and an addiction crisis.
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Sierra Leone Declares Emergency After Addicts Dig Up Graves To Get High On Drug Made From Human Bones
A psychoactive drug crafted from human bones is leaving addicts in the West African country of Sierra Leone digging up graves in order to get their fix.
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Indian Student, Hit On Head Nearly 50 Times With Hammer By US Man, Dies
A 25-year-old Indian student who recently earned an MBA degree in the US was hammered to death by a homeless drug addict whom he had been helping for the past couple of days in Georgia state's Lithonia city.
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University Body Asks Institutions To Implement Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSlE), Government of India has implemented the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) for drug demand reduction in the country.
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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.
