World News Will the EU ban social media for teens? Restricting access to social media for teenagers has been one of the main talking points for many families in Europe. "We are in the middle of a cognitive war," said France's President Emmanuel Macron. He wasn’t far off. 01/12/2025
wellbeing What we know about marijuana addiction and how to spot the red flags If pot interferes with your daily life, health, or relationships, those are red flags. 24/11/2025
Health news Thailand bans sales of cannabis without a prescription The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government. 26/06/2025
Health news Overdoses and drug-related gang violence are rising, EU officials say Europe’s emerging drug threats span everything from fake medicines, cocaine busts, and synthetic weed, according to a new report. 05/06/2025
Europe News EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal. 02/06/2025
Health news US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, but remain far above EU levels An estimated 80,000 people in the US died from drug overdoses in 2024. 15/05/2025
Tech News Instagram tests AI to catch underage users as part of teen safety push As scrutiny grows over social media’s impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up. 21/04/2025
Health news US aid cuts strain needle exchange lifeline for South Africa's addicts The harm reduction initiative is not funded by the US, but it is now competing for scarce local resources. 04/04/2025
Food and Drink Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs. 25/02/2025
Health news Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact? Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health. 15/02/2025
Health news Obesity drugs could help curb alcohol cravings, study suggests The new findings add to growing evidence that the medicines could help people with alcohol addiction. 13/02/2025
Healthcare Glasgow hopes new safe injection site will curb drug overdose deaths More countries in Europe have opened sites where people can use illegal drugs. But not everyone is in favour of the practice. 28/01/2025
Food and Drink Shaken not slurred: How non-alcoholic cocktails became cool Once considered "kiddy", mocktails have matured to quench the thirst of an increasingly sober Europe, with a new survey revealing that nearly half of young people are giving up booze. 27/01/2025
Health news What the EU drugs agency chief is most worried about in 2025 The EUDA director said people using multiple drugs at once, violence, and political polarisation are key challenges for 2025. 25/01/2025
Health news What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'? The party drug, which doesn't typically contain cocaine, is attracting attention after reports it was found during late musician Liam Payne's autopsy. 23/10/2024
Tech News 42 US states support call for social media warning labels A group of US attorneys general want labels put on social media apps to warn children of possible addictive effects. 11/09/2024