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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is he right?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as the US health and human services secretary, despite saying a few things that raised eyebrows during his confirmation hearing. One of those things was the claim that some people have a harder time coming off antidepressants than they do coming off…

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Police busts smuggling racket; Seizes 30 Kg heroin, nabs a smuggler in Amritsar

Amritsar Rural Police has busted a cross-border smuggling racket by arresting a drug smuggler. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ex-bikie boss's 'speedball' overdose not murder

A former bikie boss accidentally overdosed on a heroin cocktail, a court has accepted, despite family members saying he detested the drug.

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How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn

After nearly a decade of almost year-over-year increases in overdose deaths, the tide may finally be turning in Philadelphia.

The Conversation

‘There has never been a more dangerous time to take drugs’: the rising global threat of nitazenes and synthetic opioids

In the early hours of September 14 2021, three men parked in a quiet car park in the southern English market town of Abingdon-on-Thames. The men, returning from a night out, had pulled over to smoke heroin.

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Three 'Narco Messages' Found in Sonora Accuse Local Law Enforcement of Working For The 'Los Salazar' Cartel

"Los Salazar" control drug trafficking routes along the U.S.-Mexico border and its operations primarily involve smuggling methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl

Latin Times

Addicted: how the world got hooked on illicit drugs – and why we need to view this as a global threat like climate change

It has taken decades for some to accept the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Despite scientific evidence that was available years ago, many people were reluctant to make the connection between increasing use of fossil fuels, rising global temperatures and devastating weather events.

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Punjab: BSF apprehends 2 smugglers with heroin on Gurdaspur border

The operation was conducted in the vicinity of Village Chanduwadala, District Gurdaspur, and the apprehended individuals are residents of the same village. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78

Singer and actor overcame drug addiction and homelessness to collaborate with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Metallica to Jean-Luc Godard

The Guardian - UK

Scottish heroin dealer dies behind bars at HMP Kilmarnock

A SCOTTISH heroin dealer has died behind bars at HMP Kilmarnock.

The National (Scotland)

Ex-first minister’s brother-in-law to stand trial on extortion and drug charges

Ramsay El-Nakla, the brother-in-law of Humza Yousaf, is accused of intimidation, extortion and being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine.

Evening Standard

Assam Rifles seize heroin valued at Rs39.75 lakh; woman arrested

In yet another significant move, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police together cracked down on smuggling activities in the northeastern state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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“After years of taking heroin, it becomes this black ooze that covers your heart and you can’t feel the music any more": How Stone Temple Pilots and Scott Weiland gave it one last chance with their self-titled sixth album

The story of Scott Weiland’s final Stone Temple Pilots album

Louder

Woman drug pedlar arrested in Doda, police seize 6 grams heroin

In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the police arrested a woman in connection with illegal substance smuggling and seized 6 grams of heroin from her possession in Doda district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes 'Heroin' worth Rs 34.50 lakhs in Champhai

In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Police Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: BSF seizes one drone and heroin consignment in Amritsar, Tarn Taran

In two separate operations, the troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone and a heroin consignment in the border areas of Tarn Taran and Amritsar said the BSF. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

At last, Britain has a legal drug consumption room – thanks to one man’s civil disobedience

Former heroin addict Peter Krykant set up a safe consumption van during Covid, at great personal cost. But his sacrifice paved the way for real change, says Birkbeck’s Kojo Koram

International Business Times

Cocaine Use Nearly Doubles In France

Cocaine use in France has nearly doubled and consumption of hard drugs like heroin and ecstasy is also rising, a study said Wednesday, the increase taking place as drug-related violence spreads across the country.

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Assam Police recover heroin worth Rs 9 crore in Kamrup; 4 held

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police on Tuesday recovered 1.128 kg of heroin worth Rs 9 crore at Amingaon area in Assam's Kamrup district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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“Our manager started making up rumours that I was back on heroin and the band were breaking up”: How Aerosmith defied grunge and a giant meteor to become bigger than ever in the 1990s

Aerosmith were huge in the 70s and 80s - but the 1990s was their most successful decade ever

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Assam Rifles seizes drugs worth over Rs 9 lakh in Mizoram, arrest 3

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Special Narcotics CID, apprehended three individuals and recovered heroin worth Rs 9.51 lakh from them in Aizawl. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Coroner warning after overdose deaths from 'designer drug' mixed with heroin

A coroner has warned that not enough is being done to tackle deaths from designer opioid drugs

International Business Times UK

Addicts Can Legally Inject Heroin In Glasgow's New 'Drug Consumption Rooms': Revolution or Risk?

The room, which is the first of its kind in Great Britain, will allow the good people of Glasgow to inject themselves with heroin and other 'illegal' drugs under NHS supervision.

The Guardian - US

Michael Jackson’s daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety

Paris Jackson details recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction while also celebrating five-year sobriety mark

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Paris Jackson makes bold confession about addiction as she opens up on achieving sobriety

Paris Jackson is celebrating five years of sobriety but has revealed that she previously struggled with a heroin addiction.

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