addiction

In a surprising twist, Pooja Bhatt, initially expected to be a panelist on Bigg Boss OTT 2, entered the show as a contestant. In a recent episode, the actress-director candidly shared her journey of addiction and recovery from alcoholism at…

British Columbia says it's the first province in Canada to provide universal coverage for eligible medications used for the treatment of opioid-use disorder.On Thursday the province announced that as of June 6, opioid agonist treatment…

If worrying about screen addiction wasn't enough for parents, there is a new worry that’s plaguing their minds, something that has also been officially recognised by the World Health Organisation as a mental health condition - mobile game…

The UN’s annual World Environment Day on Monday comes days after negotiations on an international treaty against plastic pollution concluded Friday in Paris with 170 nations agreeing to produce a first draft of an accord by…

Since launching in April 2021, the Digital Overdose Response Service (DORS) has been used dozens of times to prevent drug-poisoning deaths in Alberta. The app allows people who are using drugs alone to be monitored and have EMS…

World No Tobacco Day 2023: Giving up tobacco is an investment with the highest returns in healthDr Lancelot Mark Pinto, Pulmonologist and Epidemiologist, P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mahim shares strategies to help you quit…

Premier League club Brentford have pledged to help Ivan Toney after an independent commission report revealed the banned England striker has a gambling addiction. Toney is serving an eight-month suspension after he admitted 232 breaches of…

Summer season would be incomplete without some chilled, refreshing beverages. Rather than colas and fizzy drinks, there are many desi and healthier alternatives that we can add to our diet. Whether it is the humble shikanji or the classic…

TIKTOK EMPHASISES TRICKS AND DOWNPLAYS HARMS In our recently published study, we looked at the ways e-cigarettes are being advertised and promoted on TikTok. We analysed 264 English language user-generated e-cigarette videos and evaluated…

Remember that betrayal can take many forms in a relationship, including infidelity, dishonesty and breaking promises. (Image: Shutterstock)Without safety, a relationship cannot thrive, as it is the foundation on which all other aspects of a…