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3 days, 14 hours ago

The tragedy of the Grinch: How cast of the beloved Christmas movie have been cursed by early death, drug abuse, sexual misconduct allegations

It's one of the most classic festive films of all time, with many families set to watch it again this December. Taylor Momsen Cindy Lou is seen listening to the Grinch in a scene from the 2000 film How The Grinch Stole Christmas Actress Taylor Momsen's image today is a far cry from the cheery youngster who appeared in How …

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6 days, 23 hours ago

Supreme Court Expresses Concerns About Expanding Drug Trade, Urges Youth To Resist Peer Pressure & Stop Emulating Addicts

Live Law

The Supreme Court today held that the National Investigation Agency while investigating a scheduled offence can also investigate a non-scheduled offence or a person involved in a non-scheduled offence provided there is a nexus with the scheduled offence. In the judgment, the Court made certain observations on the ripple effect of illicit drug trade and drug abuse. How to address …

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Drug abuse is not ‘cool’: Supreme Court warns India’s youth

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep dismay over the alarming rise of drug abuse among India’s youth, remarking that substance abuse has regrettably become a symbol of being “cool”. Justice Nagarathna, delivering the operative part of the judgment, warned of the severe socio-economic and psychological effects of drug abuse, which she said threatens to “corrode the shine of the …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rehab centres of Mangaluru fight a protracted battle against the menace of drugs

The Hindu

: It took nearly two months for Mangaluru resident 27-year-old Manoj to even realise that he was hitting his mother badly under the influence of narcotic drugs. Early detection While the police are focused on booking cases against narcotic drug consumers and peddlers, the district administration is engaged in strengthening the mental health care set-up to enable early detection of …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

TN plans to study substance abuse among youth soon

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Department of Children Welfare and Special Services will soon carry out a study to assess the prevalence and extent of substance and alcohol use among adults aged between 18 and 25 in the state. The study, funded by the central government under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction, is carried out to help the department with …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Katie Porter alleges ‘persistent abuse,’ gets restraining order against ex-boyfriend

Politico

Among the missives detailed in the filing are threats to call Child Protective Services to remove her children from her custody, attempts to extort her of thousands of dollars and “defamatory” false allegations including that she had genital herpes. “He has also previously disclosed to me his use of cocaine and nitrous oxide.” Willis, 55, told POLITICO in a telephone …

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1 month ago

Understanding Crime & Youth Delinquency By Revisiting The Movie 'Dev.D'

Live Law

While cinema is often critiqued for being a bad influence upon the society, or overly exaggerating some claims, there can still be some kernel of truth reflected in them. In particular, DLC theory and some of its tenets can clearly fit the behaviour and life trajectory of two key characters of the movie namely Dev and Chanda. A majority of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal governor inaugurates state level workshop on drugs

Hindustan Times

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said that drugs would be completely disrooted from Devbhoomi by the involvement of panchayat representatives. The governor was speaking at the inauguration of the state-level workshop on the “Role of panchayati raj institutions in combating drug and substance abuse” organised by the panchayati raj department at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday. The governor said that the panchayati …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Workshop on Drug Prevention and Substance Abuse in Anantapur

Deccan Chronicle

An awareness workshop on drug prevention and substance abuse was organised in Anantapur. The event was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra and the Pragathi Padham Youth Association. The workshop brought together prominent personalities such as Bisathi Bharath, Dr. Garugu Balaji, and Kuruba Jaya Maruthi. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage youth …

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4 months ago

How ketamine went from party drug to depression therapy on the NHS: Patients take to TikTok to share how being treated with the drug that killed Matthew Perry feels like being 'stuck in a nightmare fo

Daily Mail

It is known on the streets as Kit Kat or Vitamin K and was used by ravers in the late 1990s because of its euphoric effects. Iwasama is charged with injecting the Friends star with dozens of doses of ketamine, including the one that killed him In his last post to his Instagram Perry shared images of himself in his …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

30 districts to be recognised for containing drug abuse among school children

The Hindu

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights will felicitate 30 top performing districts in the country for the successful implementation of a Joint Action Plan to contain substance abuse among school children. The event will be held on the sidelines of a national review and consultation organised jointly by the NCPCR and the Narcotics Control Bureau on the ‘Joint …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Study Shows Yoga Efficient Add-on Therapy in Treating Substance Use Disorder - News18

News 18

Yoga can be an effective treatment for drug abuse, according to a recent paper published in the oldest scientific journal on the discipline. The authors concluded that this module can serve as a ready-made programme for randomised controlled trials across any type of drug abuse or substance use disorder. WORLD DRUGS DAY & ‘SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER’ According to the latest …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Barbenheimer bombshell! Oppenheimer takes home SEVEN Oscars - including first wins for Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan... as rival Barbie wins ONLY one

Daily Mail

Oppenheimer won a whopping seven Oscars at Sunday night's Academy Awards - while rival Barbie only won one. Oppenheimer won a whopping seven Oscars at Sunday night's Academy Awards - while rival Barbie only won one - pictured Robert Downey Jr. with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar Downey Jr., 58, Lewis Strauss, was delighted as he took to the stage …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel BOMBS at Oscars 2024: Host's joke about Robert Downey Jr's drug use leaves actor fuming, Emma Stone appears to call him a 'p***k' and he scrambles for laughs with naked John Cena gag

Daily Mail

Jimmy Kimmel roasted Robert Downey Jr's manhood and past drug use in his bombshell opening monologue at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday - while also appearing to upset actress Emma Stone. The camera then cut to Stone making a less than impressed face, with some speculating she even called him a 'p***k.' Jimmy Kimmel roasted panned Madame Web, Barbie's Oscars …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Social Media Addiction Is Equal To Substance Abuse – Here’s What To Do?

News 18

Social media addiction is a behavioural addiction where a person is overly concerned about Social media. There is noncontrollable urge to log onto or use social media, devoting so much time and efforts that it impairs other important Life areas. Addictive social media use Is similar to substance abuse disorder and the person may have mood modification, behavioural and emotional …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — The Democratic mayor of San Francisco is pushing a pair of controversial public safety proposals on the March 5 ballot, including one that would require single adults on welfare be screened and treated for illegal drug addiction or else lose cash assistance. Opponents say both ballot measures are wildly out of step with San Francisco’s support for …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Universal frustration’: In California, a crisis so dire Republicans and Democrats are working together

LA Times

Gavin Newsom has an unusual ally in his Proposition 1 ballot measure to boost funding for mental health: an outspoken Donald Trump supporter and Kern County lawmaker who co-chaired the committee that led the failed 2021 recall effort against the governor. She recently wrote an opinion piece arguing in favor of his proposal to address the state’s mental health crisis …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cher’s daughter-in-law attacks singer’s ‘deeply disturbing’ conservatorship bid

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cher’s petition to be appointed …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC writes to all universities asking students to take a vow against drug usage

Hindustan Times

The University Grants Commission on Tuesday wrote to all vice-chancellors of universities and principals of institutions, asking them to get their students to pledge against drugs and substance abuse. The directive is in line with the objectives of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ of the ministry of social justice and empowerment, which focuses on preventing drug possession and substance abuse …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Teamwork crucial to curb drug menace: Justice Narendar

The Hindu

Senior High Court Judge and Executive Chairman of Karnataka Legal Services Authority Justice G. Narendar has said that at a time when the menace of substance abuse was spreading rampantly especially among youths, team work had become crucial to curb the menace and protect the youths. He was inaugurating the Legal Workshop on Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental health law

LA Times

Senate Bill 43 expands the criteria for the detention, treatment and conservatorship to address the statewide mental illness crisis made worse by homelessness and illicit drugs. “This is the year we got there,” said Eggman, who sees SB 43 as one of a series of legislative victories that have transformed mental health care in the state. Together with the CARE …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab’s Nasha Roko Committees: the anti-drug lords

The Hindu

In the 47 days since the arrest of Parwinder Singh ‘Jhota’, 36, a sit-in has been in progress on the premises of the Mansa district administration complex. At least now, we can keep an eye on our village,” says Lucky Dhillon, 22, the youngest member of Ghuman Kalan’s NRC, who records the committee’s activities and puts them up on his …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Union Govt Must Continue Its Efforts Against Substance Abuse, It Requires Sustained Attention: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has said that the Union Government must continue its efforts and remain steadfast in its endeavour to combat substance abuse, "as the it requires sustained attention and a multifaceted approach. The Delhi High Court has said that the Union Government must continue its efforts and remain steadfast in its endeavour to combat substance abuse, "as the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Child Protection Department failed to investigate 'high-risk matters' relating to two families

ABC

South Australia's ombudsman has found the state's child protection department failed to properly respond to more than 90 notifications about two families for more than a decade, despite reports of potential violence, substance abuse and neglect. Key points: The SA ombudsman launched an investigation into the Department for Child Protection in 2022 His report focused on the department's response to …

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The tragedy of the Grinch: How cast of the beloved Christmas movie have been cursed by early death, drug abuse, sexual misconduct allegations

Supreme Court Expresses Concerns About Expanding Drug Trade, Urges Youth To Resist Peer Pressure & Stop Emulating Addicts

Drug abuse is not ‘cool’: Supreme Court warns India’s youth

Rehab centres of Mangaluru fight a protracted battle against the menace of drugs

TN plans to study substance abuse among youth soon

Katie Porter alleges ‘persistent abuse,’ gets restraining order against ex-boyfriend

Understanding Crime & Youth Delinquency By Revisiting The Movie 'Dev.D'

Himachal governor inaugurates state level workshop on drugs

Workshop on Drug Prevention and Substance Abuse in Anantapur

How ketamine went from party drug to depression therapy on the NHS: Patients take to TikTok to share how being treated with the drug that killed Matthew Perry feels like being 'stuck in a nightmare fo

30 districts to be recognised for containing drug abuse among school children

Study Shows Yoga Efficient Add-on Therapy in Treating Substance Use Disorder - News18

Barbenheimer bombshell! Oppenheimer takes home SEVEN Oscars - including first wins for Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan... as rival Barbie wins ONLY one

Jimmy Kimmel BOMBS at Oscars 2024: Host's joke about Robert Downey Jr's drug use leaves actor fuming, Emma Stone appears to call him a 'p***k' and he scrambles for laughs with naked John Cena gag

Social Media Addiction Is Equal To Substance Abuse – Here’s What To Do?

San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction

‘Universal frustration’: In California, a crisis so dire Republicans and Democrats are working together

Cher’s daughter-in-law attacks singer’s ‘deeply disturbing’ conservatorship bid

UGC writes to all universities asking students to take a vow against drug usage

Teamwork crucial to curb drug menace: Justice Narendar

California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental health law

Punjab’s Nasha Roko Committees: the anti-drug lords

Union Govt Must Continue Its Efforts Against Substance Abuse, It Requires Sustained Attention: Delhi High Court

Child Protection Department failed to investigate 'high-risk matters' relating to two families