Alcohol Use 'masks' Quake Troubles

Alcohol use 'masks' quake troubles

Filed under: drug addiction helpline

More than three years on from the region's first big earthquake, health professionals are monitoring a spike in the use of synthetic cannabis and the growing phenomenon of opioids. Information from the Alcohol Drug Helpline's South Island centre shows …
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Gujarat govt launches suicide helpline

Filed under: drug addiction helpline

Officials said 25.6% took the extreme step due to family problems, 20.8% due to illness, 3.3% due to drug abuse, 3.2% because of love affairs, 1.6% because of dowry disputes, 2% because of bankruptcy or sudden change in economic status, 1.9% because …
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Gujarat sets up helpline as suicide rate rises

Filed under: drug addiction helpline

Officials said 25.6 per cent took the extreme step due to family problems, 20.8 per cent due to illness, 3.3 per cent due to drug abuse, 3.2 per cent because of love affairs, 1.6 per cent because of dowry disputes, 2 per cent because of bankruptcy or …
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Ceremonies for suicide victims

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Console offers counselling and a 24-hour helpline support to people in crisis and those bereaved by suicide on freephone 1800 201 890. Its ceremonies of song, music, … after taking 'Dr Death' drug, inquest told. A YOUNG woman died after taking a drug …
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