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Druggie's paradise
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/07/2025
» Re: "Liquor limits", (PostBag, July 3). I read Felix Qui's passionate and poetically written defence of outright drug abuse.
1.5m used meth in 2024: ONCB
News, Published on 05/06/2025
» About 1.5 million Thais use methamphetamine, with some 220,000 experiencing mental health issues, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Sean Combs' ex alleges pattern of abuse
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former partner Casandra Ventura testified on Wednesday that the music mogul raped her near the end of their decade-plus relationship that included routine physical abuse and left her with post-traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts.
Former Premier League referee Coote hid sexuality over abuse fears
AFP, Published on 28/01/2025
» LONDON — Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.
Huge illegal drug lab exposed in Syria
Published on 13/12/2024
» DOUMA - The industrial-scale drug lab sat just up a hill from a main road on the western edge of Damascus, the city that was the seat of power for the Assad family which long denied any links to the narcotics trade.
Illicit drug limit set for avoiding jail
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/02/2024
» A ceiling has been set by the Public Health Ministry, below which people possessing illicit drugs will be regarded as drug users not liable for legal punishment.
Philippines’ Duterte threatens secession over constitution change
Published on 31/01/2024
» Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte dialled up his criticism of Ferdinand Marcos Jr, saying his successor is looking to cement his rule beyond the current term limit in the Constitution.
Hundreds of mobsters face hard time after Italian 'maxi-trial'
AFP, Published on 13/11/2023
» ROME: Hundreds of alleged members of the 'Ndrangheta -- Italy's most powerful organised crime group -- and their white-collar collaborators face sentencing this week following a historic, nearly three-year trial.
Brazil scientists developing 'vaccine' for cocaine addiction
AFP, Published on 26/10/2023
» BELO HORIZONTE (BRAZIL) - Scientists in Brazil, the world's second-biggest consumer of cocaine, have announced the development of an innovative new treatment for addiction to the drug and its powerful derivative crack: a vaccine.
Reshaping Thailand's healthcare to create a global treatment hub
Published on 31/07/2023
» Recognising the impact of drugs on society, Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) has established the "Horizon Rehab Center," providing consultation and rehabilitation services for various addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, social media, and video games. The group also organised a seminar with exclusive discussions to position Thailand as a treatment centre for drug addicts.