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Young Bankers In US Snorting ADHD Drugs To Get Through Gruelling 22-Hour Workdays
The use of stimulants, including medications like Adderall and Vyvanse, as well as high-caffeine energy drinks, is prevalent among young bankers.
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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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Babies In Spain Develop 'Werewolf Syndrome' After Parents Use Hair-Loss Drug: Report
Hypertrichosis, commonly referred to as "Werewolf Syndrome," is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth in unusual areas of the body.
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Andaman Cops Want Help From Elon Musk's Starlink In Massive Drugs Probe
Andaman police will seek details from Elon Musk's Starlink in a bid to hunt down drug smugglers who used its satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and bring meth worth $4.25 billion into Indian waters for the first time.
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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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French Lawmaker Caught Buying Designer Drug In Street Deal
A French far-left lawmaker admitted on Tuesday to having been caught by police after purchasing a synthetic drug from an underage supplier in a street deal, earning him a sharp rebuke from France's law-and-order interior minister.
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Liam Payne Used Hallucinogenic Drug Before Falling To His Death: Report
Liam Payne's death has been deemed suspicious and under the possible influence of drug abuse by authorities investigating the circumstances leading to it.
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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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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Used Drug-Laced Lubricant To Assault Woman: Lawyer
The lawyer claimed her client began feeling increasingly weak after the lubricant was applied.
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Drugs Worth Over Rs 1,800 Crore Seized From Factory Near Bhopal, 2 Arrested
The authorities have seized a large quantity of drugs and raw material used to make them valued at Rs 1,814 crore from a factory near Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi said today.
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Australian Man Held For Distributing App That Was 'Whatsapp For Criminals'
An Australian man has been charged with distributing the encrypted messaging app known as "Ghost", allegedly used by criminals across the globe to arrange drug deals and violence, police said Wednesday.
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Viral Post Claims 8 Silicon Valley CEOs Went On "Psychedelic Trips", Quit Their Jobs
When asked in the comments section, how many seemed happier post-resignation, Mr Allred said four.
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Venezuelan Gang Uses New York Migrant Crisis To Make Criminal Gains: Report
The Venezuelan criminal organization, Tren de Aragua, known for its involvement in sex trafficking, drug dealing, and human smuggling, has infiltrated New York City amidst a surge in migrants.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Apple Receives US FDA Approval to Enable AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aids Feature
AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) users will be able to use the company's truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset as a hearing aid in the future, as Apple has now received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enable the feature. An update will also bring support for a new hearing test, which will generate an audio profile for the heari...
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Young Bankers In US Snorting ADHD Drugs To Get Through Gruelling 22-Hour Workdays
The use of stimulants, including medications like Adderall and Vyvanse, as well as high-caffeine energy drinks, is prevalent among young bankers.
-
"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.
-
Babies In Spain Develop 'Werewolf Syndrome' After Parents Use Hair-Loss Drug: Report
Hypertrichosis, commonly referred to as "Werewolf Syndrome," is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth in unusual areas of the body.
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Andaman Cops Want Help From Elon Musk's Starlink In Massive Drugs Probe
Andaman police will seek details from Elon Musk's Starlink in a bid to hunt down drug smugglers who used its satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and bring meth worth $4.25 billion into Indian waters for the first time.
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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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French Lawmaker Caught Buying Designer Drug In Street Deal
A French far-left lawmaker admitted on Tuesday to having been caught by police after purchasing a synthetic drug from an underage supplier in a street deal, earning him a sharp rebuke from France's law-and-order interior minister.
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Liam Payne Used Hallucinogenic Drug Before Falling To His Death: Report
Liam Payne's death has been deemed suspicious and under the possible influence of drug abuse by authorities investigating the circumstances leading to it.
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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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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Used Drug-Laced Lubricant To Assault Woman: Lawyer
The lawyer claimed her client began feeling increasingly weak after the lubricant was applied.
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Drugs Worth Over Rs 1,800 Crore Seized From Factory Near Bhopal, 2 Arrested
The authorities have seized a large quantity of drugs and raw material used to make them valued at Rs 1,814 crore from a factory near Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi said today.
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Australian Man Held For Distributing App That Was 'Whatsapp For Criminals'
An Australian man has been charged with distributing the encrypted messaging app known as "Ghost", allegedly used by criminals across the globe to arrange drug deals and violence, police said Wednesday.
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Viral Post Claims 8 Silicon Valley CEOs Went On "Psychedelic Trips", Quit Their Jobs
When asked in the comments section, how many seemed happier post-resignation, Mr Allred said four.
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Venezuelan Gang Uses New York Migrant Crisis To Make Criminal Gains: Report
The Venezuelan criminal organization, Tren de Aragua, known for its involvement in sex trafficking, drug dealing, and human smuggling, has infiltrated New York City amidst a surge in migrants.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Apple Receives US FDA Approval to Enable AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aids Feature
AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) users will be able to use the company's truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset as a hearing aid in the future, as Apple has now received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enable the feature. An update will also bring support for a new hearing test, which will generate an audio profile for the heari...
