The Latest Breaking News from Drug Abuse

George Michael 'got affairs in order as he knew he was dying' says medic

The star had drug abuse issues and his physician has said that he believes George knew that his days were coming to an end.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

Tom Sizemore in critical condition after suffering brain aneurysm

Sizemore, 61, has acted in films including “Saving Private Ryan,” “Heat” and “Black Hawk Down.” He also has had a history of drug abuse and run-ins with law enforcement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023

Viewers praise Andor star Denise Gough for ‘brave’ and ‘powerful’ interview on Tommy Tiernan Show

The actress opened up about her struggles with alcohol and drug abuse

Irish Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

‘HIV can kill faster than the drug abuse’: Nigeria opens first needle exchange to tackle infection

The programme, seen as a shift in attitudes in a zero-tolerance country, is aimed at curbing the spread of blood-borne disease

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Are elite sports persons preparing enough for life post retirement? Wasim Akram's case shows they need to

NEW DELHI: Wasim Akram's startling revelation about his cocaine addiction has shown that even the best of the athletes are vulnerable to drug abuse, even more so when they don't plan for life post retirement.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2022

George Floyd’s family sues Kanye West for saying he died from drug abuse

Rapper alleged Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose on a podcast, sparking a $250m lawsuit

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2022

Family of George Floyd considers legal action over Kanye West comments

Rapper alleges on podcast that Floyd died from drug abuse, despite former police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction for murder

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

Prayut calls urgent meeting on drug abuse, gun problems

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called an urgent meeting on Wednesday to lay down measures to deal with drug abuse and gun violence, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 11, 2022

Thailand shooting: Inside gunman's violent life before he massacred 38 at nursery

Details have emerged about the murderer's past, including an arrest and charge for drug abuse and possession in 2021, which led to his dismissal from government service in Thailand

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Minister Ahammad Devarkovil to launch campaign against drug abuse in Kozhikode

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The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022