'I could not save him': Union Minister on how he lost his son to alcohol addiction
Kishore narrated the tragic story of his son, who was admitted to a de-addiction center and married after six months, only to start drinking again.
Dec 25, 2022, 14:07 PM IST
Negative health outcomes are linked to substance abuse disorders, says study
People who have previously been hospitalised for substance abuse disorders may experience much worse consequences after developing a variety of physical health conditions. Let's find out all about this.
Nov 05, 2022, 19:33 PM IST
Smartphone addiction similar to substance abuse: Study
In a study published in the journal NeuroRegulation, researchers argue that overuse of smart phones is just like any other type of substance abuse.
Apr 12, 2018, 17:24 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
Revealed: Surprising link between athletics and addiction
Though a full spectrum of sports was represented in the study--including gymnastics, martial arts, rowing and dance, most participants competed in team sports, hockey in particular.
Feb 14, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
SC orders Centre to formulate plan to combat drug abuse amongst children
Hearing a petition by Nobel laureate Kailah Satyarthi's NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolan, which had besides other things sought setting up of district level drug addiction centres, the apex court expressed concern over the growing menace of the drug abuse amongst children.
Dec 15, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
One arrested, 10 kg of cannabis seized in Jammu
Chhotu Sah, from Vaishali district in Bihar, was arrested and 10 packets containing 10 kg of cannabis were recovered from his possession.
Oct 30, 2016, 01:06 AM IST
Six Beijing Games medallists among nine more positive re-tests
The IOC said all athletes tested positive in the re-test off their samples which it stores for a decade.
Oct 27, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
World Mental Health Day: Govt seeks trained manpower in mental health promotion
Quoting World Health Organisation statistics, Patel said one in every four persons was affected by a mental illness at least once in their lifetime.
Oct 10, 2016, 18:33 PM IST
‘Udta Punjab’ movie tweet review
‘Udta Punjab’ starring Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Alia Bhatt starrer has released today.
Jun 17, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Really? Shahid Kapoor got 'high' on coffee for 'Udta Punjab'
He is a bundle of talent, Bollywood has ever seen. Actor Shahid Kapoor has time and again proved his versatility as an actor by going to any lengths for understanding his character portrayal on-screen.
May 24, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
Singer Natalie Cole, star and daughter of legend, dead at 65
Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat "King" Cole died on New Year`s Eve at a Los Angeles hospital.
Jan 02, 2016, 02:32 AM IST
People in addiction treatment more likely to smoke
People undergoing treatment for drugs and alcohol addiction around the world use tobacco at two to three times the rate of people who are not being treated for addiction, finds a 20-country study.
Sep 23, 2015, 17:56 PM IST
