substance abuse

Substance abuse in India rises during Covid-19

Substance abuse in India rises during Covid-19

June 26, 2020

Drug abuse, one of the key banes of Indian youth, is set to become a bigger menace during Coronavirus pandemic.

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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 26, 2019

At the national level, about 14.6 pc of Indian people (among 10-75 year old) are current users of alcohol,which is about 0.16 billion people. Prevalence is 17 times higher among men than women.

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Five Indian movies on substance abuse

Five Indian movies on substance abuse

March 20, 2019

With a lot of movies based on the theme of substance abuse, here is a list of some of the Indian films that showcased not just the social and political aspect of psychedelics, but the perspective and psyche of the person involved. The psychedelic staircase paving the way to the ...

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Heavy alcohol consumption might disrupt brain growth

Heavy alcohol consumption might disrupt brain growth

December 13, 2016

Excessive intake of alcohol during the adolescence can prove disruptive for the development of brain, according to a recent study. Despite mixed efforts in India, the country still witnesses more than 15 deaths everyday due to alcohol abuse.

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