Psychiatric disorders genetically linked to drug use
Apart from environmental factors, such as stress and social relationships, a person's genetic make-up can also contribute to their vulnerability to substance involvement and psychiatric disorders, says a study.
Oct 07, 2016, 15:52 PM IST
Parental substance use may affect children's behaviour
Children whose parents use drugs and misuse alcohol are three times more likely to be physically, sexually or emotionally abused and four times more likely to be neglected than their peers.
Jul 18, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
Drug-use may damage ability to choose right from wrong
There is strong link between drug use and criminal behaviour, but it is not known whether the criminal behaviour is in part a result of the drugs' effects on brain function.
Jul 14, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
Tom Hanks' son opens up about drug use, rehab
Hollywood star Tom Hanks' rapper son Chet Haze is hoping his sobriety battle will help others struggling to kick substance abuse problems.
Oct 04, 2015, 09:41 AM IST
Dubai ruler's son Sheikh Rashid's death raises questions about drug use, sex parties
The eldest son of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum who was just 33-year-old died after apparently dying of a heart attack at home on Friday.
Sep 22, 2015, 22:50 PM IST
