Ketamine: Strong anaesthetic approved in US for surgery is now abused for its euphoric effects
Ketamine has seen a huge surge in use in recent years as a treatment for depression, anxiety and pain. While the drug isn’t approved for those conditions, doctors are free to prescribe drugs for so-called off-label uses.
Prosecution in $63.3 million drug trafficking case presents first witness of the 12 it intends to call
Lt-Col Gitonga detailed how a carefully coordinated multinational operation led to the interception of the suspects’ vessel deep in the Indian Ocean.
Kenya’s quest for clean sports gets WADA nod as East African nation is removed from ‘bad boys’ watch-list after anti-doping compliance
Speaking during the closing of the ADAK Anti-Doping Workshop for Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) on February 28 in Mombasa, ADAK Board of Directors Chair Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu said the removal of Kenya from the compliance watch-list marks the successful conclusion of the corrective process.
If you see it, say it: Principal Secretary directs state officers to be loud in fight against rising drug abuse in Kenya
The principal secretary demanded that county governments to take greater responsibility, especially in regulating and licensing businesses, saying some illegal outlets operate under the cover of legitimate permits.
Kiambu County put on high alert as traffickers resort to lacing candies with drugs to sell to youth
A multi-agency meeting on alcohol and drug abuse chaired by Deputy County Commissioner for Kiambu Sub-County Titus Macharia at the Kiambu County Commissioner’s office. Present were key officials tasked with safeguarding public health, including Kiambu County Police Commander Doris Kemei, Director for Liquor Licensing Michael Kangethe, and NACADA Kiambu County Coordinator Caroline Arimi among others
In the cutting of a drink: No nonsense police in Kakamga North seize and destroy 2,700 litres of bootleg Nubian gin
The operation is part of intensified nationwide crackdowns under the 100 Days Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to eliminate illicit brews and drugs that began on January 9.
Khat: Lethal herb turning avid consumers in northern Kenya into zombies as abuse outstrips control capacity
According to NACADA Compliance Officer in Isiolo County Collins Kipchumba, miraa remains the most abused substance among residents, surpassing alcohol, bhang and other narcotics.
Relationship experts: Financial manipulation by women linked to rising male depression crisis in central Kenya
Several men narrated painful experiences of betrayal after investing heavily in women they thought loved them. Boniface Elvis, a 35-year-old marketer, revealed he spent over Ksh500,000 on a woman who promised commitment, only for her to vanish after getting financial assistance to start a salon and boutique.
‘Prolife’ champions launch ‘freedom from suicide’ and mental health campaign as Nyeri in central Kenya records 100 cases in ten months
Ochako also raised alarm over an increase in stock theft in the county, which he blamed on laxity in community policing. He said there was a need for partnership between security agents and members of the public in addressing security concerns and directed local administrators to enhance grassroots mobilisation in order to identify suspected criminal elements.
Kenyan athletes warned against quick riches, balance education with sport for long term benefit
On doping, Miano cautioned athletes against consuming supplements without medical consultation, noting that the local market is largely unregulated and could easily expose them to banned substances. He advised athletes to always declare their status when seeking treatment in health facilities.
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