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Belgium’s Battle Against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse: A New Hope Emerges

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:24:12 +0000

KingNewsWire. Belgium’s fight against alcohol and drugs abuse, has been highlighted by an article at the Freedom Magazine, the Voice of the Church of Scientology. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World, supported by Scientology, leads educational initiatives to expose substance abuse dangers. Central to that story is Julie Delvaux’s inspiring journey from someone surrounding the […]

Smoking cannabis – 11 times higher risk of mental disorders

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:24:09 +0000

A new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine estimates that teenagers who use cannabis are 11 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder than their non-marijuana-smoking peers. The paper is entitled “Age-Dependent Association of Cannabis Use with Risk of Psychotic Disorder”. This finding suggests that the link between cannabis and psychotic disorders may […]

Sexual abuse, electric shocks, chemical restraints in Mental Health Care, report finds

John B. Rowlands — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 02:15:45 +0000

A disclosure by New Zealand’s Royal Commission has exposed a distressing past of mistreatment within its mental health and behavioral facilities impacting 200,000 children and vulnerable individuals. “For some people it meant years or even decades of frequent abuse and neglect. For some it was a lifetime; for others, an unmarked grave,” the report stated. […]

Pope Francis calls on religions to unite to reduce demand for drugs

John B. Rowlands — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 02:15:44 +0000

While Pope Francis calls for global, undivided drug prevention, during the Paris Olympics some ex-priests and some French anti-religious agencies (under investigation by the Court of Accounts), disregarding the common good, criticise the prevention actions of other religions. In a moving address to the city of Rosario, just over a month before the Paris Olympics, […]

What is tomato juice good for?

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:56:16 +0000

One of the most commonly consumed fruits is the tomato, which we often think of as a vegetable. The tomatoes juice is wonderful, we can add other vegetable juices, a little fresh lemon juice or consume it pure. If you like tomato juice, be sure to drink homemade, not from the supermarket. In addition to […]

Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of mental health problems in children

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:54:05 +0000

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of specific mental health problems. Cannabis remains by far the most consumed illicit drug in Europe. Around 1.3% of adults in the European Union (3.7 million people) are estimated to […]

War in Ukraine is increasing the prevalence of mental health conditions in children, new study finds

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:54:04 +0000

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024, which took place in Budapest this week, reveals a significant rise in mental health issues among children and adolescents displaced by the war in Ukraine. The research, conducted by the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry of Ministry of Health of Ukraine, highlights the devastating impact […]

The Benefits Of Owning A Cat For Mental Health

John B. Rowlands — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:57:43 +0000

Benefits of having a furry feline friend extend beyond cuddles and purrs; owning a cat can significantly improve your mental health. Cats are known for their independent nature, which is perfect for providing companionship without being too demanding. Studies have shown that interacting with cats can lower stress levels, reduce feelings of loneliness, and decrease […]

“Therapy” dogs work at Istanbul Airport

John B. Rowlands — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:24 +0000

“Therapy” dogs have started working at Istanbul Airport, Anadolu Agency reports. The pilot project, which launched this month in Turkey at Istanbul Airport, aims to ensure a calm and pleasant journey for passengers experiencing flight-related stress with the help of their four-legged friends. As part of the pilot project, five specially trained “therapist dogs” started […]

Bay leaf tea – do you know what it helps for?

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:54:59 +0000

Tea has a long journey from China, where, according to legend, its history began in 2737 BC. through tea ceremonies in Japan, where tea was imported by Buddhist monks who traveled to China, to making it at home easily and quickly by simply immersing a paper tea bag in hot water. Artifacts proving ancient tea […]