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Substance abuse rings alarm bells in dry Bihar

A growing number of young patients — boys and even girls — falling prey to substance abuse due to easy access to cheap sedatives and synthetic drugs, inhalants, cough syrups,ganja, heroine and smack.

Youths ever since prohibition was enforced in Bihar have taken to drugs. Here a youth takes a Ganja shot through Gogo, a practice of putting frugs in bottle. (Santosh Kumar/HT)
Updated on May 06, 2025 06:03 PM IST
By, Patna

‘Drug-free campus’ declaration a must for schools, colleges: Admin

The decision was taken during a district-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD) presided over by district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma on Tuesday

The DM during the meeting directed all concerned departments to carry out surprise inspections in hostels and PG accommodations to ensure they remain free of any illegal substance-related activities. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:24 AM IST

Bengaluru man arrested for killing 81-year-old mother in drunken rage: Report

Mahendra allegedly struck his mother on the head with an iron rod. Neighbours, alarmed by the noise, rushed to the house and discovered Shanta Bai dead. 

Bengaluru Police have arrested 56-year-old Mahendra Singh, in connection with his mother's murder.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 10:54 AM IST

Arunachal rights body submits welfare recommendations for children to CM

Arunachal rights body submits welfare recommendations for children to CM

Arunachal rights body submits welfare recommendations for children to CM
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:26 PM IST
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Watch out: Study links unruly teen behaviour to higher substance use risk

Teenagers who show violent behaviours could later develop substance abuse disorders. A study shares the solution.

Teenagers who are antisocial turn to drugs later on.(Freepik)
Published on Apr 01, 2025 03:14 PM IST
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