Eighteen-year-old Lilac Miranda’s life was tragically cut short just three weeks after her birthday, succumbing to fentanyl poisoning after visiting a home in Garland, Texas. Her devastated mother, Veronica Ruiz, remains determined to obtain justice, believing her daughter was a victim of criminal wrongdoing rather than an accidental overdose. Lilac, a vibrant teenager juggling two...
Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, but at what cost to public health and medical standards? As state governments rush to establish new cannabis facilities and prescription rates soar to record heights, medical experts are sounding increasingly urgent alarms about a system veering dangerously off course. What began as a carefully controlled therapeutic...
Cannabis poisonings have emerged as an urgent public health concern in Australia, challenging widespread assumptions about the drug’s safety profile. A decade ago, Australia embarked on a significant policy shift by legalising cannabidiol (CBD) in June 2015, followed by cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in November 2016. These decisions placed Australia among a growing number of...
The growing acceptance of medicinal cannabis has led to increased prescription rates worldwide, with smoking remaining the predominant administration method despite mounting scientific evidence questioning its safety and efficacy. Recent research has revealed significant concerns about particulate matter emissions, inconsistent drug delivery, and potential long-term health consequences that challenge the therapeutic validity of this administration...
The prevalence of suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples represents one of Australia’s most pressing public health challenges. In 2022, suicide accounted for 4.6% of all deaths among First Nations people, with rates approximately two and a half times higher than non-Indigenous Australians. This disparity reflects complex historical, social, and health factors, with...
Famed Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands has revealed his recent emergency brain surgery was the result of a brain aneurysm caused by years of cocaine abuse. The 53-year-old, known for his candid style, opened up about the “life of partying” that led to this severe health scare. His story is a clear reminder of how...
Prescriptions for ADHD medication in Australia have exploded by 300% in a decade. Nearly half a million Australians now take these drugs daily. Medical clinics charge thousands for rapid diagnosis. TikTok influencers list symptoms like horoscopes. Something isn’t adding up. The most studied childhood mental health condition in history has become big business. With 470,000...
Marottichal, a village in Kerala, India, has undergone a remarkable transformation, shaking off its tumultuous past as a hub for alcoholism and gambling. Today, it is hailed as the “Chess Village of India,” with the majority of its 6,000 residents proficient in the game. This change began in the late 1980s when local resident Charaliyil...
Kev Rafferty, a former addict, credits North Yorkshire Horizons for saving his life and helping him overcome severe alcohol dependency. Once consuming up to 20 cans of lager daily, Kev turned his life around after confronting his struggles through support from the charity’s hubs. Now a volunteer, Kev offers aftercare to nearly 1,000 individuals striving...
Former heavyweight boxer Neil Kirkwood has shared his remarkable story of overcoming a 20-year battle with alcoholism and obesity. At his lowest point, the 55-year-old from Barnsley was drinking three bottles of vodka daily, weighed nearly 40 stone (254kg), and faced a dire warning from his doctor that “one more drink” could end his life....