Tag: drugs
Synthetic Drugs: Rising Production and Health Risks
Synthetic drugs' flexible production and rising use pose global health risks, with increasing overdose deaths.
Afghanistan’s Opium Production Plummets
Afghanistan's opium production drops 95% post-2022 ban, affecting global markets and local communities.
Record Cocaine Production: Rising Violence
Cocaine production hits a record high in 2022, fuelling violence and health crises globally.
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Over 3 Million Deaths Annually Due to Alcohol, Drug Use
A new WHO report highlights the severe global impact of alcohol and drug use, attributing over three million deaths per year to these substances. The report underscores the urgent need for effective treatment and preventive measures.
Surge in Synthetic Opioids, Drugs and Environmental Harm
UN Report 2024: Rise in drug use disorders, synthetic opioids, and environmental impact amid global drug crisis.
Approved Cancer drugs Showed no benefit
A study reveals that 40% of fast-tracked cancer drugs approved by the FDA between 2013 and 2017 didn't show clinical benefit in follow-up trials. Explore the challenges of accelerated approvals and recent legislative reforms aimed at improving the process.
India Launches First Locally Manufactured Drugs for Rare Diseases
In a groundbreaking development, the Union Health Ministry of India has announced the launch of the first four domestically produced drugs for rare diseases, also known as orphan diseases. This significant move is poised to dramatically reduce medication costs, making treatment more accessible to individuals grappling with these conditions.
Parental Substance Use Disorders Linked to Intellectual Disabilities in Children
Children of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only...
Why Generic Drugs Angers Medical Mafia ?
From demonetisation to Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), laptop curbs to generic medicine mandate, there is an emerging pattern in the government of the day. Decisions are railroaded without thinking through or adequate deliberations on the likely fallout. They are later discarded. The inexplicable haste to rule by executive orders hurts governance, creates unnecessary anxieties among sectors.
India Implements QR Codes to Combat Fake Medicines: Ensures Drug Authenticity
In a bid to address the alarming issue of fake drugs in the market and for giving consumers the power to verify the authenticity of their medications effortlessly, India has introduced QR Codes to Verify Medicine Authenticity on the top 300 medicine brands.
