Posts tagged drug addiction
Nigerian Priest On A Mission To Help Those With Alcohol And Drug Abuse

Growing up, Catholic priest Jack Yali watched his parents consume plenty of alcohol. This experience later formed part of his interest in drinking, which he eventually started consuming at age 15. He soon became an alcoholic. He eventually made it his mission to get better — and to help others.

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Drug Addiction Surges In Contested Regions Of Jammu and Kashmir

According to the latest figures given in the Parliament, the region with a population of 14 million has almost 1 million drug addicts. The consequence of such a massive upswing in drug addiction has taken a heavy toll on a society pounded by conflict and political uncertainty.

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In India, A Catholic Priest Is Healing Addicts With Yoga

Father Joseph Pereira, a Catholic priest in Mumbai, is healing substance abuse addicts through yoga and meditation, which can be a controversial practice for Christians in India.

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