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Techno-stressed users more inclined towards social media
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 28 (ANI): Researchers found that people who are stressed after using social media are more addicted to the platforms.
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After woman chains drug-addict daughter, Congress MP Aujla visits family,
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Aug 27 (ANI): Following the incident of a mother chaining her daughter to bed due to drug-addiction in Amritsar, Congress lawmaker Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Tuesday visited the family and assured them of arranging proper medical treatment.
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With internet off in Valley, youths addicted to mobile return to offline g
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): With communication channels snapped and mobile internet blocked, people addicted to mobile phones in the Kashmir valley have taken to offline mobile games like 'ludo' to keep their fingers running on their cell phones and tablets.
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Impulsive behaviour linked to sleep and screen time: Study
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 15 (ANI): Children and youth who do not sleep enough and use screens more than recommended are more likely to act impulsively and make poorer decisions, says a recent study.
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Tej Pratap Yadav is addicted to drugs, used to dress up like god, goddesse
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 6 (ANI): In a startling revelation the wife of former Bihar health minister Tej Pratap Yadav has filed a reply in court, in connection to their divorce case accusing Pratap of being a marijuana addict and also of harassing her.
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US may ban social media apps with infinite scrolling, addictive autoplay v
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
California [USA], July 31 (ANI): Popular apps including Snapchat, Facebook and YouTube may come under fire if the US government agrees to pass a bill that seeks to ban apps exploiting human psychology.
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Elton John celebrates 29 years of sobriety in heartwarming post
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 29 (ANI): 'Tiny Dancer' singer Elton John, who struggled with serious drug problems, on Sunday celebrated 29 years of sobriety.
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Punjab: Parents tie addict son with chains to stop him from taking drugs
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Firozpur (Punjab) [India], July 29 (ANI): A man has been tied up with chains by his parents to stop him from taking drugs.
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Ban on Vaping in Delhi will have Adverse Effects - Association of Vapers I
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 23(ANI/NewsVoir): A recent survey has found one of every three persons in the age group of 15-50 years in Delhi-NCR is addicted to smoking and, more alarmingly, a majority of those aged between 20 and 30 are smokers.
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People likely to try drugs for the first time during summer: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 23 (ANI): People are more likely to try illegal or recreational drugs for the first time during summer, recent findings suggest.
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Heroin users don't like to be called addicts: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 21 (ANI): Heroin users prefer being called as 'people who use drugs' instead of addicts, researchers suggest.
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Punjab: Hospital opens mobile de-addiction centre
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], July 12 (ANI): A hospital has opened a mobile de-addiction centre in Amritsar. The hospital also has the state's first women drug de-addiction centre.
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