Drug addiction

Punjab Government launches huge campaign against drug addiction

Punjab Government on Drug Addicts: Punjab government has taken a big step regarding de-addiction in Punjab. Under the campaign of Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Mann is administering oath to about 35 thousand children in the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

Oct 18, 2023, 12:10 PM IST

'This kind of behaviour doesn't suit your age': Amit Shah loses cool after TMC MP Saugata Roy interrupts his speech in Lok Sabha - WATCH

Amit Shah loses cool over TMC MP Saugata Roy: Stopping his speech halfway, the Home Minister sat on his chair and told the TMC MP that he is free to speak whatever he wants. The ruling side MPs present in the Lok Sabha then burst into a peel of laughter and began thumping the desk which prompted Speaker Om Birla to appeal for calm and continue the proceedings.

Dec 21, 2022, 17:09 PM IST

Has Kashmir surpassed Punjab in drug abuse? New study makes shocking revelations

There have been many deaths due to drug overdose in the valley. It has been observed that 30 to 40 percent of drug addicts suffer from overdose.

Dec 13, 2022, 13:34 PM IST

Sanjay Dutt’s daughter Trishala Dutt opens up about father's past drug addiction, coping with boyfriend’s death

Trishala addressed her father’s past struggle with drugs.

Dec 12, 2020, 15:09 PM IST

Michael Douglas feared losing son to drug addiction

The 40-year-old is also now a family man, raising his 22-month-old daughter Lua with longtime girlfriend Viviane Thiebes.

Oct 17, 2019, 14:15 PM IST

Google Doodle celebrates iconic American psychiatrist Herbert Kleber

Herber Kleber was honored with the title of  "Best Doctors in America" and "Best Doctors in New York". He was the founder of Drug Dependence Unit at Yale University where he also served as the Professor of Psychiatry.

Oct 01, 2019, 11:10 AM IST

DNA Analysis of 'youth power' in drug addiction

Watch DNA Analysis of 'youth power' in drug addiction with Sudhir Chaudhary. #SudhirChaudhary #DNA

Sep 30, 2019, 22:28 PM IST

Guilt made Prateik Babbar open up about drug addiction

Prateik says he was all 'nerves on the first day' of his shoot.

May 01, 2018, 15:52 PM IST

Prateik Babbar bares all about his drug addiction, writes a heartfelt note about his horrifying experience

Veteran actor-politician Raj Babbar and noted actress Smita Patil's son Prateik Babbar was seen as the next big thing in Bollywood, especially after his impressive act in Imran Khan starrer 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' in 2008.

Aug 11, 2017, 15:49 PM IST

Prateik Babbar talks about battle with drug addiction, says I'm work in progress

The actor said that his fans were under the impression that he was leading a "happy life", and were unaware about the dark truth of his life. And that is the reason he decided to talk about it in public. 

Apr 24, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

Mumbai police busts LSD racket: Here's what the drug does to you

When you use LSD, your senses of space, distance, and time become altered.

Mar 30, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

Tackling drug addiction: Donald Trump creates commission to deal with opioid crisis in US

Terming the situation a "total epidemic" and one of the "biggest problems" that the US has at present, Trump said that drug abuse has become a crippling problem throughout the country.

Mar 30, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

Alcohol, drug problems leads to suicide rise in elders

The study finds highest suicide risks are among those, who misuse prescription sedative medicines, such as tranquilizers.

Mar 18, 2017, 12:24 PM IST

Drug addiction may cause tooth decay

The lifestyle that often accompanies problematic drug use also affects oral health through high sugar diets, malnutrition, poor oral hygiene, and lack of regular professional dental care.

Mar 17, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Drugs, despair, decline fuel demand for change in Punjab

The statistical reality is that Punjab, home of the green revolution, has failed to grow its economy or prepare its young for the future.

 

Feb 03, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

`Star Wars` actress Carrie Fisher suffers mid-air heart attack

Hollywood star Carrie Fisher was fighting for her life Friday after suffering a massive heart attack on an airplane, according to media reports which described her condition as "critical."

Dec 24, 2016, 03:55 AM IST

Here’s what Amitabh Bachchan has to say about the ‘Udta Punjab’ controversy

At a press conference for his forthcoming film ‘TE3N’ here, Amitabh Bachchan was asked to comment on the controversy over ‘Udta Punjab’ -- a movie on the festering drug menace in Punjab.

Jun 09, 2016, 08:23 AM IST

Diabetic drug may help treat cocaine addiction

It is the first time such a role has been shown for the hormone in the brain, the study said.

Feb 11, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Booze not an 'intoxicant': Punjab Health Minister

Punjab Health Minister Surjit Kumar Jyani, in a bizarre statement, said that he does not consider 'sharab' (booze) an intoxicant.

Dec 22, 2015, 14:46 PM IST

Centre preparing new de-addiction policy: Minister

A new central policy is being prepared for the purpose of ensuring de-addiction from drugs in the country, union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thavarchand Gehlot said on Sunday.

Nov 22, 2015, 18:06 PM IST