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Cannabis Smoke at UN Drugs Summit Sparks Outrage in Vienna
At the entrance to the UN drug-policy summit in Vienna, delegates were forced through cannabis smoke they had no wish to inhale.
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In Vienna at UNODC, Petro Calls for a Smarter Drug Strategy
At the UN drug commission in Vienna on 9 March 2026, Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered a speech that sharply criticised prohibition and exposed the social roots of coca cultivation…
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Vienna hosts global drug policy debate at UN CND69
Vienna has once again become a diplomatic crossroads as the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens at UNODC headquarters, bringing together governments, researchers and civil-society…
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Italy’s Drug Prevention Campaign Surpasses One Million Booklets Distributed in One Month
KINGNEWSWIRE / PRESS RELEASE/ With 500 volunteers active across the country, the initiative combines community outreach, athlete participation and a broader Scientology-supported prevention framework centred on education and responsibility MILAN,…
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How Much Coffee Should You Drink to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and early prevention remains crucial, with current treatments still inconclusive about their benefits after symptoms appear. Meanwhile, scientists continue to focus on the role…
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The duration of sleep that increases the risk of premature death has been identified
Night sleep has a much greater impact on health than it seems at first glance. Doctors warn that both lack and excess sleep can lead to serious, and sometimes fatal,…
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Bulgaria is in the top 5 countries with a risk of burnout
Over 60% of working people experience symptoms of emotional burnout, and the WHO already recognizes burnout as a professional phenomenon. The topic was commented on in the program "Social Network"…
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End of smoking in Turkey
No smoking in establishments with retractable roofs either! A draft law by the Turkish Ministry of Health envisages a ban on smoking in Turkey and in those parts of cafes…
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Dobrota psych hospital allegations revive CRPD calls to end institutions
A complaint by Montenegro’s Human Rights Action, prompted by leaked preliminary findings linked to the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee, has put the Special Psychiatric Hospital in Dobrota back under…