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Data shows a 39% increase in cannabis use, along with a rise in nyaope use from 6% to 7.4%. Nyaope – also known as pinch, ...
Shivambu withdraws 'drug and alcohol abuse' comments about MK Party's Ndhlela The retraction came shortly after Ndhlela filed a R3 million defamation lawsuit against Shivambu at the Johannesburg ...
Weight loss drugs helped me lose 85 pounds — and quieted my alcohol cravings Johnna Byrd swapped boozing and fast food for cute gym outfits.
The HelpGate Foundation, a non-governmental organisation committed to youth development and substance abuse prevention, has commemorated World Drug Day for more than a decade.
In June 2025, Abu Dhabi Police organized a series of events under the “Drug Prevention Forum” as part of national efforts to raise awareness.
The Nery Developmental Initiative (NDI) has called on government and stakeholders to prioritize investment in drug prevention as a strategic and sustainable solution to Nigeria’s growing ...
The Department of Social Development (DSD) will host the provincial commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 27 June 2025 at Ga-Mokgotho Community Hall, ...
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a highly effective new HIV-prevention medication, Gilead Sciences reported Wednesday. In clinical trials, the drug nearly eliminated HIV’s spread ...
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a powerful new drug that provides almost complete protection against HIV infections. The twice-yearly injection, known as lenacapavir, offers ...
FDA approves twice-a-year HIV prevention drug that could help end the virus worldwide It reduces transmissions by up to 96%, but now world governments and big-dollar funders will need to step in.
A drug called lenacapavir, administered in two injections a year, offers protection from HIV comparable to daily pills. One looming question: Will it be affordable for lower resource countries?