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Culture news

Doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine sentenced to prison

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was the first of five people to face justice over the actor's 2023 death in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home. Plasencia was ordered to serve 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to the actor, who had well-documented struggles with addiction.

04/12/2025

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