Newsgather

substance abuse

Estable7 noticias3 fuentesÚltima actualización: 6 g önce

Últimas noticias

Drug Repurposing: From Diabetes to Weight Loss and Beyond
En desarrollo
Salud·6 g önceResumen IA

Drug Repurposing: From Diabetes to Weight Loss and Beyond

The article explores drug repurposing, highlighting GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, initially for diabetes, now used for weight loss, cardiovascular health, and more. It also discusses COVID-19 treatments like dexamethasone and baricitinib, and historical examples like raloxifene, thalidomide, BCG vaccine, and Viagra, emphasizing both the benefits and potential risks of using drugs for unapproved conditions.

D
Deutsche Welle
Families Hire Bouncers to Guard Teenagers Addicted to Phones, Social Media and Gaming in Gujarat
En desarrollo
Salud·02.05.2026Resumen IA

Families Hire Bouncers to Guard Teenagers Addicted to Phones, Social Media and Gaming in Gujarat

Parents in Gujarat, India are hiring bouncers to guard teenagers addicted to phones, social media, gaming, and drugs. In one case, a 16-year-old girl's family spends Rs 65,000 monthly on four bouncers after she became violent when her phone was confiscated. Mental health experts report a sharp rise in severe behavioral problems linked to screen addiction since the Covid-19 pandemic, with some teens requiring hospitalization for one to four months.

T
Times of India
Britney Spears Charged with DUI in California, Arraignment Set for Monday
NOTICIA
01.05.2026Resumen IA

Britney Spears Charged with DUI in California, Arraignment Set for Monday

Britney Spears, 44, has been charged with misdemeanor driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug in Ventura County, California. The pop star was arrested March 4 after being pulled over for driving erratically on U.S. 101 near her home. She voluntarily entered substance abuse treatment about a month after the arrest. Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday.

T
Times of India