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Drug Prevention Pays off: UN Secretary-General’s Drug Message

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 06:54:52 +0000

On the 26th of June 2024 the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres delivered a speech marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He emphasized the impact of drug abuse and called on nations to prioritize preventive measures to address this global crisis. Secretary General Guterres highlighted the human suffering caused by […]

Victory in the Supreme Court: CCHR’s criticism of psychiatric abuse not without factual basis

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:54:09 +0000

SALUDMENTAL ( Original in Spanish ) The Plenary Session of the Civil Division of the Supreme Court, in its ruling STS 960/2024 of July 9th and published on the 12th in response to the appeal after its defeat in the Provincial Court of the Spanish Society of Psychiatry (SEP), admits that the opinions and harsh criticism that […]

Unsilenced: Psychiatric-abuses Watchdog Wins Supreme Court Battle in Spain

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:54:08 +0000

The Supreme Court of Spain asserts in its ruling 960/2024 pf the Plenary of the Civil Chamber, that the public debate in which CCHR International and CCHR Spain are participating are of “undoubted general interest” and therefore It has rejected Spanish Society of Psychiatry (SEP)’s claims to muzzle this mental health watchdog group, stating the […]

Chasing Perfection: David Popovici’s Golden Triumph in the 200m Freestyle at Paris 2024

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:59:07 +0000

In the heart of Paris, amidst the roar of a passionate crowd, David Popovici made history by becoming the first Romanian male swimmer to clinch an Olympic gold medal. His impressive performance in the men’s 200m freestyle at the Paris La Defense Arena on July 29, 2024, not only marked a personal victory but also […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

EIB Provides €115 Million Backing for Major ETZ Hospital Renewal Project in Netherlands

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:53:46 +0000

BRUSSELS – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed off on €100 million in financing to support a comprehensive modernization program by the Elisabeth-TweeSteden (ETZ) hospital group in Tilburg, Netherlands. An additional €15 million is being supplied by Dutch bank BNG. The total €115 million in funds will enable ETZ to fully upgrade its existing […]

French anti-cult law proposes to criminalise natural health

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:59:47 +0000

Vote on 19 December will decide the future of alternative medicine in France. Next week in France, the parliament will decide whether or not to support a law that grants authorities the power to criminalise those who criticise or avoid conventional medical practices deemed ‘essential’, or use or promote natural or alternative medicines instead. Macron’s […]