Tag #Substance Abuse

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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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zeit.de
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20-Year-Old Confesses to Killing Girlfriend's Toddler in Trier

A 20-year-old in Trier, Germany, confessed to killing his girlfriend's two-year-old son in July 2024 after losing control while caring for the child due to weeks of heavy cannabis use and sleep deprivation; the child died weeks later from severe injuries.

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cnn.com
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Avicii Documentary Explores Mental Health Struggles

A new Netflix documentary, "Avicii- I Am Tim," uses the late DJ and producer Avicii's own words from archival footage and journals to explore his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, offering a personal account of his life and career.

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Teenager Sentenced for Bus Driver's Death

A 15-year-old is sentenced to four years in detention for the culpable homicide of a bus driver after an altercation.

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dw.com
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GLP-1 RA Drugs Show Promise, but Limitations Remain

A study of 1.2 million medical records found that GLP-1 RA drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may reduce the risk of several health issues, including substance use disorders, psychiatric disorders, and dementia, by 8-18%, but also carry risks of nausea, vomiting, and pancreatic or kidney complicatio...

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44% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Rising Matricide in Australia Highlights Need for Support Services

In Australia, matricide, the killing of a mother by her child, is increasingly common; in 2022-23, sixteen of eighty-four domestic homicide victims were parents of their killers. Cases highlight mental illness, substance abuse, and financial motives, underscoring the need for increased support servi...

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Five-Year Sentence for Peebles Knife Attack

Glenn Todd, 25, was sentenced to five years in prison for stabbing Gavin Murray eight times in Peebles in July 2021 following a drug and alcohol-fueled dispute; Todd pleaded guilty to assault causing severe injury and danger to life.

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24% Bias Score

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