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Parliament calls for extended regulatory protection for pharmacos

The committee on environment and public health voted to increase the Commission’s proposal for regulatory protection for new pharmaceutical legislation by one-and-a-half years.

Colombia

Former Pablo Escobar associate arrested on drug charges in Colombia

A former associate of the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has been arrested on drug trafficking charges at his luxury villa in Medellín.

Health news

What is Pregabalin and why is it causing concern in the UK?

The anti-anxiety drug has been linked to fatalities in the UK, leading people taking the drug to come forward about their debilitating side effects.

France

More than 8 tonnes of cocaine seized in Caribbean

Eight people were charged. If convicted, they face up to 30 years in prison and a 7.5 million euro fine.

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Culture news

Jam Master Jay killing: Two men found guilty of murder of Run-DMC star

Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay’s godson Karl Jordan Jr and childhood friend Ronald Washington were convicted of killing the DJ, nearly 22 years after rap star's death.

Netherlands

Dutch court sentences drug lord to life in prison for gangland murders

Two other suspects were also sentenced to life for their role in the killings, while 14 others were given different jail terms.

Spain

Two Spanish police officers die in crash with suspected drug boat

The incident took place late on Friday in the southern port of Barbate.

Health news

'Not enough to just survive': Patients question cancer drug dosing

US regulators have launched "Project Optimus" which aims to challenge current cancer drug dosing and encourage drugmakers to find the lowest effective dose.

Belgium

Belgian customs seized a record amount of cocaine in 2023

The amount of cocaine seized in Europe continues to rise every year, driven by the growing demand among Europeans.

Culture news

'Parasite' director calls for investigation into actor Lee Sun-kyun's

The 'Parasite' actors' death in December was reported as a suicide following a tabloid scandal over a police drug probe.

Business

Elon Musk's alleged drug use puts 13,000 jobs at risk, report suggests

Elon Musk's possible use of illegal drugs is causing concern for bosses within his companies, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

United Kingdom

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales surge to 30-year high

Shocking UK-wide surge in fatalities involving drugs marks the 11th consecutive annual increase.

Belgium

Belgian government announces incoming ban on laughing gas

The ban will impact the recreational use of nitrous oxide, which will still be available for medical and culinary purposes.

France

“I thought I was dying”: Drugged French senator speaks out

MP Sandrine Josso has made her first public testimony since she accused another lawmaker of drugging her.

Healthcare

France debates amendment on biomedicine substitution in pharmacies

An amendment is being debated on whether pharmacies can substitute approved replacements for biological medicines, but patient organisations have raised concerns.

Culture news

Friends cast pay personal tributes to co-star Matthew Perry

Friends stars Matt Le Blanc, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have paid their first individual tributes to their co-star, following his death last month.

Ireland

Ireland’s stalled plan to open safe injecting rooms for drug user

The country was reported as having the third-highest overdose death rate in Europe by the European Union’s drug agency in 2020, with 409 deaths that year, 70% of which involved opioids.

Spain

Spain seizes 720kg of cocaine as UK announces huge bust

The drugs have been found in vessels coming from South America, and hidden on board hoping to avoid detection.

Health news

Promising new vaccine offers hope of breaking cocaine addiction

The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on the substance.

Health news

France issues warning against using nasal decongestant cold medicines

France's medicines agency warned people not to take oral nasal decongestant medicines containing pseudoephedrine over potential risk of strokes.