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UNCOVERED: Drug abuse - The Untold Story

‘Zombie Drug’ in India? Delivery Boy Stands Frozen for Hours

It began as just another day on a busy street in Chandigarh. People passing by, traffic moving, deliveries happening. But then something unusual caught everyone’s attention. A young delivery worker stood completely still near a parked vehicle. Minutes passed. Then an hour. Then two. And he still hadn’t moved. Soon,…

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Drug use on the rise as U.S. spends $1 trillion in War on Drugs and cartel leaders drive violence in Mexico

The death of El Mencho decapitates one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels, but there’s a whole lot more sustaining the drug industry nowadays.

Fortune

Charlie Sheen 'probably shouldn't have reached 60

Charlie Sheen is "thrilled" he lived long enough to turn 60 following years of drug abuse.

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Diddy wants to serve his time at same low-security prison that housed ‘Pharma Bro’ and influencer ‘Hushpuppi’

The rapper requested to serve time at Fort Dix ‘to address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts’

The Independent UK

How Much Is Tony Stark’s Net Worth?

RDJ was very famous long before he became Iron Man, but for unfortunate reasons. In the 1990s and early 2000s, RDJ’s struggles with drug abuse landed him stints in prison. He was the butt of late-night comedy jokes for a decade. RDJ cleaned himself up, took the role of Tony…

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Zimbabwe steps up the fight against dramatic rise in drug abuse

Zimbabwe is in the grip of a growing crisis as substance abuse rips through communities, with young people in the eye of the storm.

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California asks court to give state control of Los Angeles County's troubled juvenile halls

California’s top prosecutor says he has asked a court to give the state control of Los Angeles County’s troubled juvenile detention facilities because incarcerated young people are enduring unsafe conditions, including violence and rampant drug abuse

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Cocaine and synthetic drugs power new era of global trafficking

The world drug market has never been so globalised, active and diverse, according to the United Nations – which marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. RFI takes a look at the latest trends, from the explosion of cocaine to shifting routes and new synthetic drugs.

Radio France Internationale

Myanmar burns confiscated drugs worth around $300 million

Officials in Myanmar have destroyed nearly $300 million worth of illegal drugs to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

The Independent UK

Mapped: The states hit hardest by America’s drug epidemic

Two states from the American Southwest are among the three worst regions in the country for drug abuse, a new study suggests

The Independent UK

LoP Rahul Gandhi raises in Lok Sabha issue of rampant drug abuse in Kerala

Rahul shared a video of him having a discussion on the matter with radio jockey Joseph Annamkutty Jose, clinical psychologist Aditya Ravindran and homeopathic physician Fathima Asla. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fears of unrest as PM considers open prisons for more offenders

Unions concerned about potential rise in violence, drug abuse and the threat of riots at low-security facilities in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

'He Was Disgusted By It': Friend of Hannah Kobayashi's Ex Reveals He Hated Her 'Drug Abuse'

Hannah Kobayashi's disappearance, her father's suicide, and revelations of drug abuse have sparked controversy after her return from Mexico.

International Business Times UK

California police department debuts ‘first police Cybertruck in the nation’ to impress kids

Car was bought as part of the drug abuse education program that uses flashy vehicle to make police seem approachable

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Kentucky Launches Statewide Drug Prevention Program For Youth

Kentucky AG launches 'Better Without It' program to combat youth drug abuse with .6M funding. State sees decrease in overdose deaths and implements preve...

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200 officials raid one Pattaya pub

About 200 officials raided a pub on Pattaya's Walking Street early Sunday morning and found traces of drug abuse among the customers.

The Hindu

DMK, AIADMK encouraging drug abuse in T.N.: Dhinakaran

AMMK founder accuses DMK and AIADMK of promoting drug abuse in Tamil Nadu, calls for action by Chief Minister.

Bangkok Post

Monk uses dating app, crashes car

A monk was ordered to be defrocked after a car accident in Khon Kaen raised suspicion that he used a dating application to meet another monk and was involved in drug abuse.

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AIPC launches One Life to combat drug abuse at Kollam

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Concern over increase in drug abuse among students

A rally was held to create public awareness on the rise in drug abuse among students and its negative fallout on the individual and the society at large, here on Wednesday.

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Drug abuse claims 68 lives in 11 months in Mizoram

In Mizoram, 68 people, incl. 11 women, died due to drug abuse in Jan-Nov 2023. Since 1984, 1,804 people, including 218 women, have died due to drug abuse. Highest number of deaths was 143 in 2004. 76.22 kg of heroin seized in Jan-Oct 2023. 148.46 kg of ganja and 78.82…

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At Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana, PM Modi envisions a nation with all sections empowered

PM Modi visits world's largest meditation centre, Kanha Shanti Vanam, lauds Daaji's work. He stresses on Nari Shakti, Yuva Shakti, Shram Shakti, Udyam Shakti for a stronger India. Introduces 'My Bharat' mission to combat drug abuse. Daaji urges citizens to meditate daily, take pride in heritage.

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Medicos clash: Fifteen students suspended

15 students of Ongole Govt. Med. College suspended after probe into violent clashes between two groups. Two students sustained injuries, parents filed complaint with police. SEB conducted parallel probe into alleged drug abuse on campus.

The Hindu

Student groups clash in Ongole Government Medical College

Tension in Ongole Govt. Medical College after two student groups clashed; two injured; counselling conducted; police & SEB probe; animosity due to drug abuse complaints; some students removed from hostel.

Reason

Matthew Perry, Drug Abuse, and Prohibition

The death of the Friends star should remind us of the costs of the war on drugs.

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