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Bodyguard's Memoir Reveals Untold Story of Whitney Houston

David Roberts, Whitney Houston's former bodyguard for six years, published a book detailing his experiences with the star, revealing insights into her life, career, and struggles with fame and relationships.

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Alcohol's Gateway Drug Potential Highlighted by NSDUH Data

The 2023 NSDUH reports over 84% of U.S. adults and over 21% of underage individuals have consumed alcohol, raising concerns among experts about alcohol's potential as a gateway drug due to its impact on judgment and brain chemistry.

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AI Agents: Educational Boon or Addictive Risk for Children?

A 2023 poll showed 60% of students aged 12–18 used ChatGPT; AI agents offer personalized learning but risk overdependence, leading to concerns about social skills and well-being; incidents like a teen suicide linked to an AI chatbot highlight the dangers, prompting calls for ethical design and stron...

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Oban Drug Deaths Highlight Rural Scotland's Addiction Crisis

In Oban, Scotland, at least eight recent deaths, the youngest aged 26 and the oldest 48, are linked to drug misuse, highlighting the urgent need for improved addiction services in rural areas, as evidenced by the cases of James McMillan and Lisa McCuish.

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Matthew Perry's Death: A Hollywood Tragedy Investigated

Actor Matthew Perry, known for "Friends," died at 54 from a ketamine overdose; a new Peacock documentary, "Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy," investigates his death, revealing that three people involved have pleaded guilty, including his former assistant who delivered the fatal dose, and two other...

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Dutch Psychiatric Institutions Face Challenges Implementing Nationwide Smoking Ban

By the end of 2024, smoking will be banned in all Dutch psychiatric institutions, prompting varied responses; some implement phased bans, while others enforce immediate prohibitions, creating challenges and legal battles due to high smoking rates among patients.

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Alcohol Use in the U.S.: A Gateway Drug Concern

The 2023 NSDUH reveals that over 84% of U.S. adults and 21% of underage youth have consumed alcohol, prompting experts to warn of its potential as a 'gateway drug' due to its impact on judgment and brain chemistry.

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Workaholism Linked to Erosion of Moral Values in the Workplace

A recent study shows a correlation between workaholism and a decline in ethical behavior, particularly in organizations prioritizing profits. Workaholics, often driven by a need for validation or control, may justify unethical actions to achieve success.

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Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds Hamper Crisis Response: New Hampshire's Success Story

Since 2021, $50 billion in opioid settlements have been awarded to states, but a significant portion remains unspent. New Hampshire's proactive approach, using settlement funds to expand naloxone access and implement the Doorway program, led to a 30% decrease in overdose deaths.

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Kentucky County's Opioid Settlement Funds Used for Ice Rink Amidst Overdose Crisis

Carter County, Kentucky, spent \$15,000 of its opioid settlement funds on an ice rink, prompting criticism for neglecting more urgent addiction-related needs despite facing a drug overdose death rate 2.5 times the national average from 2018-2021.

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One Million Spaniards Abuse Alcohol: A Doctor's Plea for Change

Dr. Juan Carlos Rivera, a Spanish physician specializing in alcoholism for 35 years, reveals that over one million Spaniards abuse alcohol, while only 25,000 annually seek treatment, due to cultural acceptance and the lack of a standardized healthcare protocol for intervention.

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Chemsex Deaths in London: A Public Health Crisis

Chemsex, involving the combined use of mephedrone, crystal meth, and GHB/GBL, is linked to an estimated 3 monthly deaths in London and potentially 1,000 deaths over a decade, with underreporting suspected; the practice is also increasingly linked to crime, with offenses rising from 19 in 2018 to 363...

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