Nearly 2.8 million Germans over 60 are addicted to medicines such as pain-killers, according to the national centre for addiction.
In its annual report on addiction, the DHS said: "1.7 to 2.8 million women and men over the age of 60 have a problematic use of psychotropic drugs or pain-killers or can be described as addicted."
Drug De-addiction Camp in Jammu Conducted by CRPF
A drug de-addiction drive has begun in Jammu and is being conducted by the 121 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
A drug de-addiction drive has begun in Jammu and is being conducted by the 121 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
The organisation also released research on alcohol consumption in Germany, showing it was "stable, but at a high level."
In 2008, the average German adult drank the equivalent of 9.9 litres (17.4 pints) of pure alcohol per year, the DHS said.
Developing World on the Drug Addiction Time Bomb: UN
Developing countries could face a health disaster if wealthy countries fail to control drugs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime warned on Monday.
Developing countries could face a health disaster if wealthy countries fail to control drugs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime warned on Monday.
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Blame Your Frontal Brain Region for Addiction, Hyperbole
You might have come across people who think that they are the smartest ones in the office - despite ample evidence to the contrary. Well don't blame them, for their brains are the culprits.
You might have come across people who think that they are the smartest ones in the office - despite ample evidence to the contrary. Well don't blame them, for their brains are the culprits.
Internet Addiction Given a Disease Status in China
Internet addiction will soon be called a disease, according to reports from a Chinese daily.
Internet addiction will soon be called a disease, according to reports from a Chinese daily.
