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Cocaine Use in France Doubles Amid Rising Drug Consumption, Study Finds
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Cocaine Use in France Doubles Amid Rising Drug Consumption, Study Finds

A startling new study has revealed that cocaine use in France nearly doubled in 2023, with 1.1 million people admitting to using the illegal drug at least once during the year. This surge represents a sharp rise from the 600,000 users previously reported in 2022, placing France seventh among European nations for cocaine consumption and spotlighting the...

Tommy Fury Opens Up About Alcohol Struggles and Relationship Breakdown
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Tommy Fury Opens Up About Alcohol Struggles and Relationship Breakdown

Tommy Fury, professional boxer and former Love Island star, has candidly shared how his struggle with alcohol led to the breakdown of his relationship with Molly-Mae Hague. The couple, both 25, who met on the hit reality show in 2019 and share a young daughter, called time on their engagement last summer. Fury has now revealed that...

Drug Counsellor Arrest in Wappinger Falls on Drug Charges
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U.S: Drug Counsellor Arrest in Wappinger Falls on Drug Charges

A shocking case has unfolded in Wappinger Falls, where Alvis Lewis, Jr., 54, a drug counsellor at a rehabilitation centre, has been arrested on serious drug charges. Lewis, who worked overnight shifts at an in-patient rehabilitation facility in Carmel, New York, has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree...

Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis in the U.S
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Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis in the U.S

The fentanyl crisis continues to devastate families and communities across the United States. With over 100,000 drug overdose deaths annually, nearly 70% are linked to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. This powerful drug, often mixed into illicit substances without users’ knowledge, has become a leading cause of accidental overdoses. “The Faces of Fentanyl exhibit commemorates...

DoorDash Cannabis Delivery Another Step in the Wrong Direction
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DoorDash’s Cannabis Delivery: Another Step in the Wrong Direction

In a move that should concern parents and public health advocates alike, DoorDash has decided to join the troubling trend of normalising drug use by launching home delivery of cannabis products. The same app that brings you tacos and groceries will now deliver THC-laden gummies and beverages right to your doorstep. How convenient – and...

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) Linked to Chronic Marijuana Use
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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) Linked to Chronic Marijuana Use

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is an illness associated with long-term, heavy marijuana use. Cases of CHS appear to be on the rise, as chronic marijuana users increasingly report experiencing severe symptoms, landing many in emergency rooms. This phenomenon coincides with the broader wave of cannabis legalisation across the United States, including in Maryland, where recreational...

Florida Sees Decline in Opioid Deaths
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Florida Sees Decline in Opioid Deaths

Florida has reported a noteworthy decline in opioid-related deaths, showcasing efforts by the government, law enforcement, and health officials to combat the ongoing crisis. According to findings from the Florida Medical Examiners Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report, released by the Office of Attorney General Ashley Moody, the state has achieved significant progress, with data...

Teen Drug Overdose Highlights Fentanyl Dangers, Naloxone Limitations, and Widespread Drug Use Among Youth
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Teen Drug Overdose Highlights Fentanyl Dangers, Naloxone Limitations, and Widespread Drug Use Among Youth

Avery Ping, a 16-year-old teen from Olympia, tragically lost his life on 19th December to a lethal drug overdose, raising alarms over the dangers of drug mixtures and teen drug use. Avery, believing he was taking ecstasy, unknowingly consumed a deadly combination of fentanyl, amphetamine, and methamphetamine. His mother, Prism Dawn, has since spoken out,...

Utah Man Arrested for Child Endangerment After Allegedly Giving Son Marijuana Gummies
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Utah Man Arrested for Child Endangerment After Allegedly Giving Son Marijuana Gummies

A Utah man has been arrested for child endangerment after allegedly giving his 8-year-old son marijuana gummies, raising alarm over drug misuse and child safety. Craig Richard Goodliffe, 43, is facing charges including firearm possession by a restricted person and public intoxication, following a police investigation. Authorities discovered troubling conditions at Goodliffe’s home, including over...

Indiana Senator Seeks Ban on Marijuana Advertising Over Legal and Public Concerns
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Indiana Senator Seeks Ban on Marijuana Advertising Over Legal and Public Concerns

Indiana Senator Spencer Deery has introduced Senate Bill 166, a proposed legislation to implement a complete marijuana advertising ban across the state. This bill aims to address the growing concerns over the impact of marijuana ads on communities and the legal complexities tied to its federal status. If passed, the legislation would prohibit all advertising...