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24th March, 2013
The perks of being a wallflower: A Book Review
It is Charlie’s portrayal of the feeling of belonging so great that being part of the stars is not just cheap, drug-induced lyricism.
It is Charlie’s portrayal of the feeling of belonging so great that being part of the stars is not just cheap, drug-induced lyricism.
7th November, 2012
Colorado is first state to legalize recreational pot
"Federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug, so don't break out the Cheetos or gold fish too quickly."
"Federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug, so don't break out the Cheetos or gold fish too quickly."
9th October, 2012
Afghan addicts help run daring new restaurant in Kabul
There is such a heavy stigma attached to drug addiction in Afghanistan that drug use by females is almost never even mentioned.
There is such a heavy stigma attached to drug addiction in Afghanistan that drug use by females is almost never even mentioned.
3rd October, 2012
Pablo Escobar- From drug warlord to budding fashion icon.
"We're not trying to make an apology for drug trafficking, to glamorize it in the way that the media does”
"We're not trying to make an apology for drug trafficking, to glamorize it in the way that the media does”
28th September, 2012
Mexico: Marijuana bust
On September 27, 2012 members of the Mexican military conducted an operation in the area where so far they have destroyed 40 hectares of marijuana…
On September 27, 2012 members of the Mexican military conducted an operation in the area where so far they have destroyed 40 hectares of marijuana…
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9th July, 2012
India goes down the generic medicines path
Is their fate going to be any different than ours in a related initiative back in 1972?
Is their fate going to be any different than ours in a related initiative back in 1972?
22nd June, 2012
Drunk drivers show risky lifetime drinking habits: study
High rates of alcohol or drug dependence as well as other mental health disorders, like depression.
High rates of alcohol or drug dependence as well as other mental health disorders, like depression.
17th May, 2012
Major drug bust in Afghanistan
A joint operation captured several tonnes of narcotics and destroyed four drug labs in Afghanistan.
A joint operation captured several tonnes of narcotics and destroyed four drug labs in Afghanistan.
12th April, 2012
Police release Houston 911 call audio
Beverly Hills police release the 911 call made the day Whitney Houston died.
Beverly Hills police release the 911 call made the day Whitney Houston died.
4th April, 2012
UN: 2.4 million human trafficking victims
UNITED NATIONS: The UN crime-fighting office said on Tuesday that 2.4 million people across the globe are victims of human trafficking at any one time,…
UNITED NATIONS: The UN crime-fighting office said on Tuesday that 2.4 million people across the globe are victims of human trafficking at any one time,…
3rd April, 2012
Most alcohol, drug abuse starts in teen years-study
A survey of US teenagers found that most have used alcohol and drugs by the time they reach adulthood, and researchers said this could be…
A survey of US teenagers found that most have used alcohol and drugs by the time they reach adulthood, and researchers said this could be…
12th March, 2012
Drug regulation follows heart patient deaths
LAHORE: The deaths of at least 125 heart patients in Pakistan, after being given a common cardiac drug contaminated with an anti-malarial, have underlined the…
LAHORE: The deaths of at least 125 heart patients in Pakistan, after being given a common cardiac drug contaminated with an anti-malarial, have underlined the…
29th February, 2012
Sleeping pills increase risk of death: study
DOCTORS are calling for a rethink of the use of sleeping pills after a large study showed that the drugs carry a substantially increased risk of death for those who are prescribed them
DOCTORS are calling for a rethink of the use of sleeping pills after a large study showed that the drugs carry a substantially increased risk of death for those who are prescribed them
27th February, 2012
Young addicts have hope
The flourishing opium production in Afghanistan has resulted in more than four million addicts in Pakistan. In Peshawar, some of the youngest end up in…
The flourishing opium production in Afghanistan has resulted in more than four million addicts in Pakistan. In Peshawar, some of the youngest end up in…
27th February, 2012
Pakistan school strives to beat the Taliban trap
Dr Sikander Khan estimated roughly 7,000 children were living homeless on the streets of Peshawar.
Dr Sikander Khan estimated roughly 7,000 children were living homeless on the streets of Peshawar.
27th January, 2012
Bad medicine
“My father died last week, and now my mother has been hospitalised with the same problem. I swear to God, if something happens to her,…
“My father died last week, and now my mother has been hospitalised with the same problem. I swear to God, if something happens to her,…
25th January, 2012
Case against six pharma companies
LAHORE, Jan 24: The Shadman police have registered a case against six manufacturers in connection with the deaths of scores of patients who had used medicines given by the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.
LAHORE, Jan 24: The Shadman police have registered a case against six manufacturers in connection with the deaths of scores of patients who had used medicines given by the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.
25th January, 2012
PPP to lodge case against Shahbaz
LAHORE, Jan 24: The Pakistan People’s Party Punjab chapter says it will try to lodge a case against Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif over the death of patients owing to alleged reaction of free drugs.
LAHORE, Jan 24: The Pakistan People’s Party Punjab chapter says it will try to lodge a case against Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif over the death of patients owing to alleged reaction of free drugs.
24th January, 2012
Pharmaceutical unit sealed FIA arrests three drug makers
LAHORE, Jan 23: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday arrested three owners of as many companies for manufacturing drugs that allegedly caused the death of 63 cardiac patients registered with
LAHORE, Jan 23: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday arrested three owners of as many companies for manufacturing drugs that allegedly caused the death of 63 cardiac patients registered with
4th January, 2012
PA seeks effective check on fake drugs
KARACHI, Jan 3: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday, which was a private members day, demanded that the government immediately curb the manufacture and sale of spurious drugs through strict implementation of the
KARACHI, Jan 3: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday, which was a private members day, demanded that the government immediately curb the manufacture and sale of spurious drugs through strict implementation of the
