Substance Abuse

Increasing poppy cultivation in Kashmir leaves hospitals battling surge of drug dependence cases; locals seek prompt action from authorities

This year, the officials admitted, the drive to destroy the poppy crop in Kashmir was delayed in the wake of clashes between security forces and youth before and during the parliamentary polls.

More than 2 million US school students are using marijuana in electronic cigarettes, says latest survey on vaping

A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 US students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.

Supreme Court asks Centre about steps taken to control drug abuse among children in compliance with its 2016 verdict

The apex court, in 2016, had asked the Centre to formulate within six months the national action plan to curb substance abuse cases among school children.

Delhi's Drug Crisis: With poison cheaply available and few rehab options, addiction grips heart of city

The addiction issues of the youth of Delhi aren’t as obvious as their counterparts in Punjab, but for those who wish to see, the problem is as clear as day.

Delhi Police mulls setting up of SHGs to spread awareness on drug abuse

The Delhi Police is mulling over setting up self-help groups to dissuade youngsters from falling prey to drug abuse.

Delhi has 70,000 children addicted to drugs on its streets: How will they be rescued?

In Delhi, 70,000 childhoods are being lost to cheap poison every day

Hyderabad: Ganja dealer arrested; former bank employee grew weed at home

a Special Task Force of the Hyderabad police on Sunday arrested a man for growing ganja (cannabis) at his residence in Hyderabad

Not FoE, Anurag Kashyap's 'Udta Punjab' fell prey to Punjab Assembly polls

Instead of getting angry with Pahalaj Nihalani, Anurag Kashyap should actually send him a box of sweets. The CBFC chief just ensured that Udta Punjab will be a grand success.

How pathetic that he killed himself: Kiss frontman Gene Simmons on Prince death

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons thinks late pop icon Prince's death was "pathetic" because he killed himself through substance abuse

Psychedelic drugs may help reduce domestic violence, say researchers

Researchers have found more evidence that psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse problems.