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Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory
Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies.
'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in death of Matthew Perry
A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty.
No evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain, major review finds
Researchers cautioned that the existing evidence base is too poor to draw any solid conclusions on whether ketamine can help patients suffering from chronic pain.
Brussels' top prosecutor slams inaction over drug gang violence
There have been 57 shootings in the Belgian capital to date this year, including 20 since the start of the summer, resulting in at least four deaths.
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Police seize €57 million in black market medicines, weight loss drugs
Interpol cited a concerning rise in demand for unauthorised weight loss drugs and peptide supplements in Europe and other wealthy regions.
Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed
Renewed fears of syringe attacks come as 145 people across France reported being stabbed with needles at annual street music festival, La Fête de la Musique. A spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said: “The ministry is taking this very seriously."
Why Denmark wants parents to talk to their teens about opioids
Danish authorities launched the campaign after a survey found that nearly half of Copenhagen parents do not know enough about opioids to talk to their children about the drugs.
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.
Digital weight loss: How online Ozempic buyers bypass prescriptions
Weight loss drugs can be purchased online with ease, and a boom in sales exposes consumers to risk.
Police bust major drug trafficking ring in central Portugal
The crackdown began with an arrest in Évora and escalated with 29 coordinated search warrants executed across the region, including the Santarém District.
Europe's teens are turning to vapes instead of taking drugs or alcohol
The new analysis tracked nearly 114,000 teenagers across 37 countries in Europe.
France to build high-security jail in Amazon to house drug traffickers
The country's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced the €400-million scheme during a visit to French Guiana on Sunday.
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.
Mexican mayor arrested as part of cartel training site probe
Bones, shoes and clothes were discovered in March at the Izaguirre Ranch, which is located in Mexico's western Jalisco province.
Novartis posts better-than-expected sales driven by medicine demand
The Swiss pharma company also raised its full-year guidance, with sales expected to grow by high-single digits and core operating income set to grow by low double-digits.
Scientists aim to vet claims that microdosing boosts well-being
Small studies on how microdosing affects people’s mental wellbeing have uncovered a powerful placebo effect.