Tag: addiction

  • Get ready for ‘Inspector Sabiha’: A gripping story of addiction, trauma, and mystery

    Get ready for ‘Inspector Sabiha’: A gripping story of addiction, trauma, and mystery

    Director Adnan Sarwar brings together elements of a dark past, addiction, and unresolved trauma in his latest project, ‘Inspector Sabiha’. With masterful cinematography, the series promises to delve into the depths of the human psyche. Are you ready to uncover the secrets lurking beneath the surface?
    The recently released trailer gives a sneak peek into the mysterious story of the main character. It’s full of drama and promises an exciting viewing experience for those who love gritty stories.

    In ‘Inspector Sabiha’, the main character has a difficult past with family problems and inner struggles. The trailer shows how she deals with addiction, trauma, and trying to understand herself. It also hints at how her inner struggles affect her outer world. She grew up facing challenges, and now she’s trying to overcome her past while dealing with tough situations in her present life.
    Rabia Butt plays Inspector Sabiha with a strong and serious demeanor. She seems tough, hiding the inner struggles she faces. But sometimes, you see her vulnerable side, especially when addiction takes over. This mix of strength and vulnerability makes her character more real and draws you into her story.

    ‘Inspector Sabiha’ has a great cast including famous actors like Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, Yasir Hussain, Iffat Omar, Yasir Nawaz, Samiya Mumtaz, and Sohail Sameer. The trailer shows each actor giving powerful performances full of emotion. You can feel the chemistry between them, making the story exciting. Audiences will be eager to see what happens next, thanks to the strong performances and gripping storyline.

    However, as they say, content is king – or queen, in this case – and it is the plot itself that serves as the true cornerstone of Inspector Sabiha, weaving a web of intrigue and suspense that captivates from the very first frame. With high stakes and hurdles that the protagonist must overcome, the series promises to unravel the tangled threads of a mystery that stretches far beyond the surface, diving deep into the darkest recesses of the human soul in search of truth and redemption.

    The trailer announcement on Instagram gets you ready for the upcoming drama. It hints at exciting revelations to come. “Before the sin, there was a story that started it all,” it says mysteriously. It sets the scene for what’s to come, hinting that the past is about to speak up. The network that brought you ‘Gunah’ is getting ready to tell a story that started a fire.
    Don’t miss the big reveal of the story everyone’s talking about. Because in the world of Inspector Sabiha, finding out the truth is just the beginning. Watch the show every Friday on Express TV, and get ready for an exciting experience that’s sure to thrill fans of this genre.

  • Peshawar students to campaign against use of drugs in educational institutions

    Peshawar students to campaign against use of drugs in educational institutions

    The students of the University of Agriculture in Peshawar have decided on starting a mission to prevent use of drugs in educational institutions.

    According to reports, the administration has become active to protect the students of the University of Agriculture from drugs. The Anti-Drug Awareness Committee held a meeting at the campus.

    According to experts present at the meeting, drugs give temporary relief by increasing hormones, but later they cause permanent destruction; adding that the addict becomes a burden on his family and society.

    The students have decided to join hands with the government and social organisations to play an active role in the anti-drug campaign.

    According to the report of a non-governmental organisation, 7.6 million people use drugs in Pakistan, including 78% men and 22% women.

  • PUBG addict found after stealing Rs65,000 from home

    PUBG addict found after stealing Rs65,000 from home

    Majid Rehman, a 13-year-old boy addicted to playing the game PUBG, was found on Thursday after he went missing while purchasing groceries.

    His father, Reham Mehmood, reported his son’s disappearance, stating that the boy left home with Rs65,000 rupees for monthly groceries but never returned.

    Police registered a kidnapping case and began to search for him.

    Rehman was found by a National Highways and Motorways Police (NH&MP) team in a vehicle during an inspection.

    Apart from other items, the police found a PUBG character’s costume.

    As Majid was questioned, he revealed that when he left home, he decided to hang out with his friends and spent the grocery money buying things that were of interest to him. He also talked about his liking for PUBG.

    According to DSP Changezi, parents’ neglect towards their children results in such incidents.

    PUBG is a widely played shooter game. However, it has been a part of several unfortunate or absurd incidents in Pakistan as well as around the world.

    PUBG addicts, mainly children, have inflicted self-harm or harmed others. Some tend to run away from home. In extreme cases, players have committed suicide or shot people.

    Boys from Nawan Kot and Kahna killed their family members in 2021 and 2022, respectively, under the the influence of the violent nature of the game. One boy even chased a member into the street while clad in the game’s character attire.

    Similarly, children have committed suicide after losing the game or getting bullied for it.

    Following several cases, the Lahore Police asked the higher authorities to ban the game.

    The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) created the “Mohafiz” app through which one can search and share information of cases of underprivileged, homeless children who run away from their homes in Punjab.

    Through the app, government institutions can also be reached in case of an emergency and citizens can report any disappearance or accidents involving children.

    According to Express Tribune, hundreds of children are present in various centres of Punjab including the CPWB in Lahore.

  • New Zealand passes world’s first tobacco law to prevent future generations from smoking

    New Zealand passes world’s first tobacco law to prevent future generations from smoking

    As part of its attempts to become smoke-free by 2025, New Zealand has passed new regulations. The newest legislation prohibits anyone under the age of 14 from ever being able to legally purchase cigarettes. The decision to ban smoking for the next generation would be a first in the world.

    According to associate health minister Ayesha Verrall, “Thousands of people will live longer, healthier lives and the health system will be $5bn better off from not needing to treat the illnesses caused by smoking, such as numerous types of cancer, heart attacks, strokes, amputations.”

    The laws passed their final reading on Tuesday evening and will come into force in 2023. The number of stores legally allowed to sell cigarettes will be reduced to a tenth of their existing levels – from 6,000 to just 600 countrywide.

    Tobacco will not be sold to anyone who was born on or after January 1, 2009, in New Zealand, which will be the first country in the world to specify the age for smoking that increases every year.

    The amount of nicotine that is legally allowed to be present in tobacco products will be drastically reduced, and instead of being sold in corner stores and supermarkets, they will have to only be sold through specific tobacco stores, according to The Guardian.

    These laws will also be accompanied by a number of other initiatives to make smoking more expensive and less accessible.

  • ‘Buying-Shopping Disorder’: check symptoms

    ‘Buying-Shopping Disorder’: check symptoms

    Are you an online shopping addict? Well, it has now been recognised as a mental health condition. Psychotherapists say it is an actual mental disorder, called the ‘Buying-Shopping Disorder’ (BSD).

    “It really is time to recognise BSD as separate mental health condition and to accumulate further knowledge about BSD on the Internet,” says Dr Astrid Müller, a psychotherapist at Hannover Medical School in Germany. Her colleagues say the condition had gone unrecognised for too long.

    In a study they looked at evidence from 122 patients seeking help for their online shopping addictions and found they had higher than usual rates of depression and anxiety. They argue the rise of online stores, apps and home delivery have added an entirely new dimension to the concept of a shopaholic. The research was published in the journal Comprehensive Psychiatry.

    The internet has made shopping more available, anonymous, accessible and affordable. You can purchase things through Facebook or Instagram pages or websites. Cash on Delivery (CoD) option or online bank deposits has also made online shopping quite easy without stepping out of the comfort of your house.

    Currently, BSD is not classified as a disorder on its own but is part of a category named ‘other specified impulse control disorder’. Online shopping can cause a loop of extreme cravings for buying things and satisfaction when spending money. This can then lead to a breakdown in self-control, ‘extreme distress’, other psychiatric problems, relationship difficulties and physical clutter and debt.

    Are you addicted to shopping? Buying-Shopping Disorder (BSD) often happens alongside other mood, anxiety or eating disorders. It often appears in the late teens or early 20s, and usually gets worse over time. 

    Symptoms may include:  

    • Accumulating debt 
    • Hiding purchases from loved ones 
    • Tensions or breakdowns in relationships between friends and family 
    • Compensating for negative feelings by buying things 
    • Trying to stop shopping but unable to