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Probe of Pop Star's Death Points to Malpractice

       A law enforcement official speaking on the condition of anonymity to the Associated Press revealed that officials are looking into if a powerful sedative called Propofol is what led to the death of pop star Micheal Jackson in late June....

Iran Sets Fire to 54 Tons of Narcotics

While reading  news of "Iran Sets Fire to 54 Tons of Narcotics on International Anti-Drugs Day" i was thinkg how many countries in this world do this? World is fighting with Iran Sets Fire to 54 Tons of Narcotics abuse on paper more and in practical less but iran's this...

1 in 5 young adults has a personality disorder; study highlights disturbing t...

A disturbing new study released today states that 20%, or 1 in 5, of young adults may be suffering from a personality disorder.  Personality disorders are among the most socially disruptive of all psychiatric...

ScienceDaily.com: Severe Shyness? New Study Shows That Anxiety Is Likely A Lo...

We all know people who are tense and nervous and can't relax. They may have been wired differently since childhood.New research by the HealthEmotions Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH)...

Scientology Group Tackles Substance Abuse among Slovakian Youth

Substance abuse is an important issue in the city of Košice, Slovakia and when members of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers European Cavalcade asked officials in the city what help they needed, they answered...

LYNDSAY LOHAN CHECKS OUT OF RE-HAB WHILE CHECKING INTO NUDE PHOTO SCANDAL

After completing her stint at the high-end Promises rehabilitation center, Lyndsay Lohan immediately made a b-line to the Pure nightclub in Las Vegas. After a night of non-stop partying with the rich and beautiful, top celebrity bloggers were reporting that Lohan had...

Taking Out the Trash: Of gladiators and porn stars

"Welcome to the first installment of Taking Out the Trash, a new feature where I pander to the lowest common denominator and wallow shamelessly in the seething much that is our popular culture. If we offend, give us your hands. If we fail, let me know and I'll try harder...

Boston Scientology Church Gets into Action on United Nations Day Against Drug...

  BOSTON – Local members of the Church of Scientology, a religion well-known for its stance against mind altering drugs, brought their Drug Free Marshals program to children around the innercity on...

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: Combat Criminal...

26 June 2007Mohan Nepali, Kathmandu:  Today is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. While the governments, NGOs and INGOs will be bringing out their well-structured statements about drug problems and possible measures to cope with them,...

Institutionalized Racism Shortens Aboriginal Lives

In a report released by the Australian Medical Association, in an article submitted by Reuters, the organization states that:   ".... geographic and cultural barriers prevented many...

The Stuff I Didn't Get To -- 2/20/07

"-They're almost as popular as the Pol Pot creamer tubs-"The Simon Wiesenthal Center has asked Croatia to stop the distribution of sugar packets featuring Hitler’s image... The Center has called on Croatian...

Drug Abuse Drains Personal and Household Sources

About 3 million (about 0.3 per cent of total population) estimated victims of different kinds of drug usages, excluding alcohol dependents. Such population comes from diverse socio-economic, cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds.   Detail @...

Potato thief strikes Cobalt Hotel

Jim A. trudged up four flights of stairs at the Cobalt Hotel with his bag of potatoes. He set the bag down in his room and then darted out to the washroom. He knew better. See story at: Downtown Eastside Enquirer

Afghanistan opium on it's way to urban America?

Afghanistan opium poppy production is going gangbusters, Heroin on it's way to urban America. More...

Neath Port Talbot alcohol and drug abusers can call Dan | Port Talbot Chat

"Drug and alcohol users in Neath and Port Talbot now have a free phone lifeline, thanks to the Assembly. Dan 24/7 is a free and bilingual telephone helpline allowing anyone in Wales to gain further information and advice on reducing drug and alcohol misuse. The helpline...

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