The former wife of pro wrestling superstar Stone Cold Steve Austin broke what had been a court-imposed silence and charged that "domestic and drug abuse is out of hand in the WWE and something need...
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam was speaking at the inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day observance ceremony held at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza on Friday (May 17).
2024 THEME ; The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide. From individuals struggling with substance use disorders to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized crime, the impact of drugs is far-reaching and complex. Central to addressing this challenge is the imperative to adopt a scientific evidence-based approach that prioritizes prevention and treatment. The International Day against Drug Abuse and ...
NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of the National Institutes of Health.
Every day in the US, 2,500 youth (12 to 17) abuse a prescription pain reliever for the first time. Prescription drug abuse, while most prevalent in the US, is a problem in many areas around the world including Europe, Southern Africa and South Asia. In the US alone, more than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs, more than the combined number who reported abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin. In 2006 in the United States, 2.6 million people abused prescription drugs for the...
What are the most common illicit drugs around the world? We highlight the most prevalent drug used in each country, from cannabis to opium.
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Recreational use of prescription drugs is a serious problem with teens and young adults. National studies show that a teen is more likely to have abused a prescription drug than an illegal street drug. Many teens think prescription drugs are safe because they were prescribed by a doctor. But taking them for nonmedical use to get high or “self-medicate” can be just as dangerous and addictive as taking illegal street drugs. There are very serious health risks in taking prescription drugs. This...
However, a range of other illicit drugs is included in international drug control treaties, including plant-based drugs and synthetic hallucinogens. The UNODC's publication "Terminology and Information on Drugs"2 contains a comprehensive list of illicit drugs. Excess consumption or dependency on illicit drugs can impact o ...
Statistics about fentanyl abuse and overdose deaths. In the midst of a growing epidemic, fentanyl is the world's deadliest opioid.