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Björn Borg discusses drug overdoses and his retirement from tennis

Björn Borg discusses drug overdoses and his retirement from tennis

Björn Borg’s Memoir “Heartbeat” Explores Life Beyond Tennis Björn Borg’s new memoir, “Heartbeat,” opens with the intense account of being rushed to a Dutch hospital in the 1990s due to an overdose involving “alcohol, drugs, pills—my favorite way of self-medication.” The memoir ends with the revelation of his prostate cancer diagnosis. “That’s good,” Borg, 69, […]

Venezuela Calls Drug Trafficking Claims a ‘Hollywood’ Fiction in Lengthy Statement

Venezuela Calls Drug Trafficking Claims a 'Hollywood' Fiction in Lengthy Statement

Venezuela’s socialist government released a five-page statement on Tuesday, rejecting President Donald Trump’s intention to label Venezuela and several other nations as non-cooperative in the fight against drug trafficking. According to the Venezuelan officials, the document highlights that countries like Colombia and Peru are primarily responsible for the drug trade in the area. They claim […]

Cocaine from Mexico Remains Inexpensive and Potent Due to New Drug Leader

Cocaine from Mexico Remains Inexpensive and Potent Due to New Drug Leader

Return of Cheap Cocaine in the US It seems like we’re seeing a blast from the past—cocaine prices in the US are dropping, but purity levels remain high, as reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). This resurgence is significantly linked to Nemesio Oseguera, a 59-year-old drug lord from New Mexico, who has become one […]

Trump’s move to address drug ads on television might have significant consequences.

Trump's move to address drug ads on television might have significant consequences.

The Trump administration’s recent initiatives to limit drug advertising on television may lead to significant challenges for some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., as well as jeopardize major advertising revenues for media outlets. Experts in both advertising and pharmaceuticals note that the administration’s new regulations could seriously impact the business models of […]

Lawsuit claims IMAX executive is uninsurable due to drug use and heavy drinking

Lawsuit claims IMAX executive is uninsurable due to drug use and heavy drinking

IMAX CEO Faces Legal Battle Over Insurance Policy It seems the executives at IMAX are having quite the celebration, but not everyone is on board with the festivities. Richard Gelfond’s ex-wife is struggling to secure a $4.5 million life insurance policy on his behalf. Gelfond, who leads the impressive $1.57 billion cinema corporation, has reportedly […]

Coast Guard sets fire to and sinks ‘drug boat’ following large cocaine haul

Coast Guard sets fire to and sinks 'drug boat' following large cocaine haul

US Coast Guard Takes Action Against Drug Smugglers The U.S. Coast Guard has recently captured, burned, and sunk a vessel linked to drug smuggling, according to the Department of Homeland Security. This operation, which falls under the banner of Operation Pacific Viper, saw the Coast Guard engage with suspected drug traffickers overnight. During this mission, […]

Trump administration takes aim at major pharmaceutical companies for misleading drug promotions

Trump administration takes aim at major pharmaceutical companies for misleading drug promotions

Trump Administration Targets Misleading Drug Advertisements The Trump administration is working on new regulations to address loopholes that allow misleading drug advertisements to downplay safety risks in both broadcast and digital formats. On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out thousands of warning letters […]