Tag: Drug Addiction

Youth Kills Mother For Denying Him Rs 100 To Purchase Drugs
Youth kills mother for denying him Rs 100 to purchase drugs

A youth allegedly killed his mother for reportedly denying him pocket money in Mayurbhanj dustrict on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 23 April 2022
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New therapy could help combat drug addiction

London: Researchers have developed a treatment that may help reverse chemical imbalances made to the brain by habitual drug use and could one day help recovering drug addicts avoid future drug use. When tested on rats, the new treatment was effective in reducing the animals’ cravings, according to the findings published in the Journal of […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
I pray my son is not like me: Sanjay Dutt

New Delhi: From drug addiction to legal troubles Sanjay Dutt has seen a lot in his life and the actor hopes his son does not become like him. Dutt, who is the son of veteran actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt, had a tough time getting over his drug addiction. He was arrested for illegal […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Women more vulnerable to drug addiction: Study

New York: Women’s hormonal cycles may not only make them prone to drug addiction but are also affected by triggers that lead to relapse, new research has found. When fertility-related hormone levels are high, females learn faster, make stronger associations to cues in their environment and are more inclined to seek rewards, according to a […]

  • Tuesday, 04 May 2021
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Novel body awareness training may help combat drug addiction

New York: Mindful body awareness training may help women recover from drug addiction, say researchers as they find improvements in the study participants. The findings suggests that the training helps people better understand the physical and emotional signals in their body and how they can respond to these to help them better regulate and engage […]

  • Sunday, 02 May 2021
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A gene mutation can put you at alcoholism risk

New York: A tiny genetic mutation can put people at a higher risk for alcohol or drug addiction, say researchers. COMT is the name of a gene that helps the body manage dopamine, a chemical that is released when a person drinks alcohol or takes a drug like amphetamine. The research by William R. Lovallo […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Glue-Sniffing To Get High On Rise Among Teens In Rourkela

Rourkela: Frequent use of adhesives by teenagers to get intoxicating effect has raised major concern for the local administration in Rourkela. Due to cheap rates and easy availability in the market, many young boys especially street children are reportedly opting for it. “Whenever I earn some money I buy a bottle of adhesives and use […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
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