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After several highly publicised alleged murders of women in Australia, the Albanese government this week pledged more than A$925 million over five years to address men’s violence towards women. This includes up to $5,000 to support those escaping violent relationships. However, to reduce and prevent gender-based and intimate partner violence we also need to address the root causes and contributors. These include alcohol and other drugs, trauma and mental health issues. Why is this crucial? The World Health Organization estimates 30% of women globally have experienced intimate partner violence, gender-based violence or both. In Aust...... Read Full article on HadNews

X owner Elon Musk recently described using small amounts of ketamine “once every other week” to manage the “chemical tides” that cause his depression. He says it’s helpful to get out of a “negative frame of mind”. This has caused a range of reactions in the media, including on X (formerly Twitter), from strong support for Musk’s choice of treatment, to allegations he has a drug problem. But what exactly is ketamine? And what is its role in the treatment of depression? It was first used as an anaesthetic Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic used in surgery and to relieve pain. At certain doses, people are awake but are disconne...... Read Full article on HadNews

Ayahuasca boom in Brazil - Remedy or risk? | DW Documentary The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction. Ayahuasca translates as "spirits of the woody vine.” In Brazil, consuming it as part of religious rituals has been legal for decades. In the village of the Huni Kuin tribe, the plants needed to make the sacramental drink grow right next to the river. Villagers gather once a month to drink the brown liquid from a small glass. It’s a bitter brew...... Read Full article on HadNews

Leadership in the Age of AI | Paul Hudson and Lindsay Levin | TED In their TED talk, Paul Hudson, the CEO of Sanofi, and Lindsay Levin, an expert on AI, discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the modern business landscape. They address the fear and uncertainty surrounding AI, as well as the importance of embracing the potential it offers. Hudson shares his experience at Sanofi, where they are aiming to be a leader in the pharmaceutical industry by using AI at scale. He discusses the resistance and hesitancy that many leaders and organizations face when it comes to AI, and emphasizes the need to embrace change in the fourth industrial...... Read Full article on HadNews