No driver’s licenses for drug addicts in China
August 6th, 2012 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 6 (IANS) China has decided to ban drug addicts from obtaining driver's licenses as part of an effort to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence.Drug ... Read more...
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Papua New Guinea man eats son during sorcery initiation ceremony
February 5th, 2011 - 2:02 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Feb 5 (ANI): A man in a Papua New Guinea mining town was caught by residents allegedly eating his screaming, newborn son during a sorcery initiation ceremony.Police said locals on the ... Read more...
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Risk factors for painkiller addiction identified
August 29th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 29 (ANI): Why are some people more likely to become addicted to painkillers than others? Well, a new study has started to unlock the puzzle.Geisinger investigators have found that patients ... Read more...
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Corey Haim’s Last Movie “Decisions” To Hit Theaters In April
March 11th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mar 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Just as all the fans of much acclaimed Canadian actor Corey Haim are grappling with the grief of the untimely demise of the former teen idol, ... Read more...
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Winehouse pleads guilty of assault, disorder
January 21st, 2010 - 1:09 am ICT by IANS
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has been given a two-year conditional discharge after pleading guilty to common assault.
The singer appeared in Milton Keynes Magistrates Court Wednesday morning ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton mourns death of best friend
January 6th, 2010 - 1:29 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 5 (IANS) Socialite heiress Paris Hilton is grieving over the tragic death of her best friend Casey Johnson.
Socialite Casey - heiress to the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical fortune ... Read more...
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Charlie Sheen’s wife has a past history of drug abuse
December 31st, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 31 (ANI): It has now emerged that actor Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller has a past history of drug abuse, involving cocaine, Vicodin and marijuana.According to RadarOnline.com, Mueller has been ... Read more...
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Steven Tyler taking time off from Aerosmith
November 23rd, 2009 - 4:43 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Aerosmith is quiet concerned about their band mate Steven Tyler, as they feel that he needs professional help. They have seen him dealing with drugs ... Read more...
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Aerosmith band-mates feel that Steven Tyler needs help
November 20th, 2009 - 7:11 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Steven Tyler’s ‘I quit’ and ‘I am Back’ game with his band Aerosmith ended when his managers informed other band-mates that Steven Tyler is hell ... Read more...
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Lohan addicted to prescription drugs, reveals father
October 7th, 2009 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 7 (IANS) Hollywood actress-singer Lindsay Lohan is addicted to prescription drugs, her father Michael has claimed.
Michael, who has a history of drug abuse himself, wants to help the "Mean ... Read more...
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DJ AM: Suicide Or Foul Play?
September 1st, 2009 - 8:48 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
In the days following his death, celebrity DJ Am's friends have been publicly mourning his untimely demise. While the police still ponder over the intricacies of the probe, celebrity friends ... Read more...
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Painkiller abuse risk doesnt outweigh benefits in chronic pain
May 9th, 2008 - 4:08 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 9 (ANI): In chronic pain, risks for painkiller abuse do not outweigh benefits, says a new research led by an Indian-origin scientist.Contrary to widespread beliefs, less than 3 percent ... Read more...
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