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After alcohol, India has a rising cannabis addiction problem, warns AIIMS study

While alcohol addiction affects an estimated 57 million Indians, a major study by the All India Ins…

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The sure shot signs of identifying an alcohol and drug addict, with over 23mn addicts in India, and growing fast

There is no single age group of people more affected by alcohol and drugs than young people. It’s w…

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India witnessed 38% surge in alcohol consumption in seven years —and it isn’t going to slow: Study

In 2007, the alcohol consumption in India was at 4.3 litres per adult per year which increased t…

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Enjoy alcohol? A new study says it could lead to liquor related disorder

"These pleasurable alcohol effects grow in intensity over time, and do not dissipate, in peopl…

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Smokers and Alcoholics may face withdrawal symptoms during Lockdown

India has witnessed a sudden upsurge in patients facing withdrawal symptoms due to the abrupt const…

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Youth in India have found a new way to get high — flavored condoms

The high can last 10 to 12 hours but can have adverse effects on a consumer's mental and physical h…

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Banned: Alcohol in Bihar to be banned April 2016 onwards, CM Nitish Kumar announces

"In 1977-78 we tried to impose prohibition but it was not effective. But I feel women are suffering…

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Delhi and Mumbai ‘score’ high on weed consumption globally

The report noted that in 2018, Delhi and Mumbai each consumed 38.3 tons and 32.4 tons of canna…

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No more ‘suicidal pilots’! India working on Pilots’ ‘stress factor’

When most frequent flyers tend to ignore the flight safety demonstrations onboard, too much stress …

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Drug-Abuse Related Suicides Snuffing Out India’s Future

One look at the data relating to drugs, it becomes evident that the issue needs to be addressed in …

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India Is Furious Over US Strip Search Of Diplomat Facing Fraud Charges

"I must admit that I broke down many times as the indignities of repeated handcuffing, stripping an…

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Universal basic income has gone from utopian vision to economic reality. Here's what you need to know about UBI.

Universal basic income is quickly gaining traction, with several trials and some famous proponents …

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One-third of world's population suffers from sleep disorders say medical experts

About one-third of the people in the world suffer from sleep disorders which are mainly caused by a…

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'Truth serum' drugs do exist. Here's how medicines like sodium pentothal and scopolamine can manipulate the brain.

"Truth serum" comes in several forms, including sodium pentothal. Find out how the drugs work to ma…

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Hunter Biden's art gallery arrangement is 'whacko,' according to ethics law expert

"It leaves, frankly, the Biden administration wide open to concerns that people are going to buy in…

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