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Drug mule caught with �8,500,000 of cocaine at airport jailed

Metro UK 11 Nov 2024
His attorney claimed Paylor had developed a cocaine addiction following the death of his mother in 2016, and had been selling the drug and acting as a courier to clear drug debts of between £10,000-£15,000.
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I quit Hollyoaks for Hollywood but ended up repairing phone screens for a living

The Daily Mail 10 Nov 2024
However, while there certainly were highs, Paul experienced some difficult lows, having faced a well publicised drug addiction, numerous rehab stints and a struggle in between acting jobs that even ...
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Under-16 social-media ban — a great idea from Down Under

New York Post 09 Nov 2024
Hochul’s push to enact the first-in-the nation social-media protections — the New York Child Data Protection and the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation acts — into law this spring.
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Men beware! Your Instagram feed might be fueling body insecurity, muscle dysmorphia

Hindustan Times 09 Nov 2024
For a long time, the focus was on women struggling with the skewed beauty images on social media ... (Shutterstock) ... ALSO READ ... ALSO READ ... It acts as a form of validation and can sometimes even be addictive, pushing men to become even more muscular ... ....
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State votes on marijuana and psychedelics signal drug policy concerns

Yahoo Daily News 09 Nov 2024
In Florida, opponents of recreational marijuana cited concerns about crime and addiction and - echoing decades of exaggerated war-on-drugs rhetoric - about weed potentially acting as a “gateway” to harder substances.
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How young is too young for a social media account? Most NY parents vote 15 is the minimum

Democrat & Chronicle 08 Nov 2024
In June 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law New York Senate Bill 7694-A, known as the SAFE for Kids Act. The law restricts the use of addictive algorithms on social media platforms for users under 18 unless they have parental consent.
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CM launches 3rd phase of ‘Drug-Free Peshawar’ Programme

The News International 07 Nov 2024
“Drug addiction is a curse and those involved in this heinous act, in its selling and supplying, will face severe consequences ... “Our goal is not only to remove addicts from the streets but to support them in regaining their lives.
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Himachal governor inaugurates state level workshop on drugs

Hindustan Times 07 Nov 2024
“By maintaining close connections with the community, panchayats can identify individuals at risk and help them seek support before addiction takes hold,” said the governor.
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Los Angeles' new DA-elect says woke predecessor lost trust of prosecutors, victims: 'I have to ...

Yahoo Daily News 07 Nov 2024
"He lost trust and credibility with law enforcement with victims and victims' families ... Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, will undo portions of Prop 47 by increasing penalties for some crimes ... ....
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Californians Choose Tougher Drug and Theft Penalties, Reject Rent Control Measure: Early Results

The Epoch Times 06 Nov 2024
California voters considered 10 ballot measures during the Nov. 5 election ... 5 ... 5, 2024. (Sophie Li/The Epoch Times) Known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, Prop ... ....
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California voters approve tougher retail-theft penalties

China Daily 06 Nov 2024
The no votes totaled 2,202,698, or 29.4 percent. The highly publicized proposition, also known as The Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, was put on Tuesday's ballot through a petition signed by members of the public ... Now it's gone." ... .
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Police officer apologises for describing Novichok victim as well-known addict

AOL 04 Nov 2024
In the email she said the ambulance and fire brigade who attended the scene had “panicked somewhat”, adding that Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley were “two well-known drug addicts” ... She also apologised for writing that Ms Sturgess was an addict.
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Police officer apologises for describing Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess as a

The Daily Mail 04 Nov 2024
A police officer has apologised for describing Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess as a 'well-known drug addict' in an email after her poisoning ... She also apologised for writing that Ms Sturgess was an addict.
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US Presidential candidates race to win votes hours before election

Gulf-Times 04 Nov 2024
The initiative, known as the Crime, Drug Addiction, and Homelessness Reduction Act, aims to stiffen penalties for repeat offenders and drug users.The 2024 presidential election sees crucial ...
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Be thankful for substance use and mental health solutions | Parentally Speaking

My Central Jersey 03 Nov 2024
People struggling with addiction or mental illness were often marginalized, making it difficult to seek help or be open about their challenges ... For individuals grappling with addiction, ...

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