Criminal networks from Nigeria have been identified as the dominant group in smuggling activities along major corridors of West and North Africa, ruling with support from the Nigerian diaspora and a large network of drug couriers. The drugs often move through Brazil and Latin America to West Africa and out to Europe and Asia. A … Continue reading Criminal networks and drug trafficking in Nigeria
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Fentanyl crisis and what everyone can do about it
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com Key Takeaways The fentanyl crisis has had a significant impact on teens and young adults, whether they face opioid addiction or use other drugs.1 It takes a very small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose, and tools like naloxone sprays are becoming more prevalent in discussions of harm … Continue reading Fentanyl crisis and what everyone can do about it
Say no to drug abuse, live life to its fullest
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com 15 COMMONEST DRUGS THAT NIGERIANS ABUSE, AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS. This compilation is from nationwide submissions. Check to see which you take, please, and take necessary action to save your life. DICLOFENAC A lot of people pop these pills for pains, menstrual pains and Bone pains the so called "RHEUMATISM." … Continue reading Say no to drug abuse, live life to its fullest
UK trucker who killed 3 people while watching porn testifies in court
A truck driver who killed three people when he crashed into stationary cars as he looked at sex sites on his phone has given a tearful apology to their families from prison. Ion Onut, 41, was trawling for "casual sexual partners" on sites including "S**g Today" for 40 minutes while he drove on the A1. … Continue reading UK trucker who killed 3 people while watching porn testifies in court
Laura Whitmore defends ‘annoying behaviour’
Laura Whitmore hosts ITV’s show Love Island. But she has never been adrift from the real world. In 2018, she campaigned to repeal the Eighth Amendment, which effectively banned abortion in Ireland. In May of that year, under an anti-repeal message on Twitter, she tweeted to her 400,000 followers: “Is this f**king real? Ireland, you’re better than … Continue reading Laura Whitmore defends ‘annoying behaviour’
How to know if you need ‘digital liberation’
Photo by Travis Saylor on Pexels.com After a break of more than five months, Rylan Clark-Neal has returned to Twitter. The presenter split from his husband Dan Neal earlier last summer and said he was focusing on his mental health. "So…. What did I miss?" the 32-year-old asked his 1.6m followers in his first tweet … Continue reading How to know if you need ‘digital liberation’
What meth consumption does to the brain
Photo by Nicola Barts on Pexels.com Methamphetamine ("meth") can cause progressive and sometimes profound damage to the brain. The question is whether the damage is reversible once a person stops using meth. Unfortunately, the answer is rarely simple. While it's possible that some damage will start to reverse when a person stops using meth, other types … Continue reading What meth consumption does to the brain
Hayden Panettiere: I was secretly addicted to opioid and alcohol
Hayden Panettiere battled a secret addiction to opioids and alcohol. The 32-year-old actress revealed her addiction got so bad it led to the breakdown of her relationship with Wladimir Klitschko and in 2018, she sent their daughter Kaya to Ukraine to live with her dad. She told PEOPLE: "He didn't want to be around me. … Continue reading Hayden Panettiere: I was secretly addicted to opioid and alcohol
Is addiction a disease?
Addiction is a chronic brain disease that's more about the neurology of the brain than the outward manifestations of behavioral problems and poor choices, according to a group of addiction medicine professionals. In April 2011, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) released its new Definition of Addiction, which, for the first time, extends addiction to … Continue reading Is addiction a disease?
Wizkid on suicide mission
Concerns fans have called out popular Nigerians singer Wizkid for his addiction to smoking. The 'Made in Lagos' singer shared a photo of himself smoking marijuana, which many found offensive. Daniel Regha, a popular social media critic, called him out for the 'suicidal habit,' stating that Wizkid's addiction to smoking should not be mistaken as an indication … Continue reading Wizkid on suicide mission
If Samson’s problem wasn’t sex addiction, then what?
Calm down and listen. Extra marital and pre-marital sex, of course, is discouraged. But we need to get to the root of what really disarmed Samson. Before that fateful day, Samson had sex partners in almost every city he's been to (just as many young men today). Samson's fall was progressive but one thing destroyed … Continue reading If Samson’s problem wasn’t sex addiction, then what?
Neymar taunts critics with joke about drunkenness
ootball Neymar has joked that he was 'drunk' during Paris Saint-Germain's recent 5-1 victory over Lorient, hitting back at criticism of his conduct in the French media. PSG have endured a testing season this time out. Although they are set to romp to another Ligue 1 title, they crashed out of the Champions League in … Continue reading Neymar taunts critics with joke about drunkenness
Poisoned cocaine kills more than 20 users in Argentina
Some 20 people died and 74 were hospitalized after using adulterated cocaine in Buenos Aires, Argentina, authorities have said. Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com The victims, who come from the Hurlingham, Tres de Febrero and San Martn districts of the capital region, were removed for treatment in ten local hospitals. They were believed to … Continue reading Poisoned cocaine kills more than 20 users in Argentina
Demi Lovato ends 3-year rehab stint
Demi Lovato has completed another stint in rehab, Page Six exclusively revealed. A source close to the “Dancing With the Devil” singer, who uses they/them pronouns after coming out as non-binary said they returned to Utah for treatment but is now back home and “doing well.” Lovato’s return to rehab came after they told fans that … Continue reading Demi Lovato ends 3-year rehab stint
Methamphetamine: Nigerian youths and substance abuse
An epidemic has hit Igboland. No one is safe. Gory tales litter the space. Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com On October 19, 2021, a boy allegedly killed his father in Adazi Ani in Anambra State and took the father’s N50, 000 just to buy "Mkpuru mmiri." He was apprehended by youths of the community, … Continue reading Methamphetamine: Nigerian youths and substance abuse
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