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Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
World's most common painkiller may cause 'risky behaviour' warns expert
As one of the world's most widely used medications, scientists are now examining how this painkiller might be influencing our bodies in unexpected ways. The pain-relieving drug Acetaminophen, better known as paracetamol, is available worldwide in numerous forms under brand names such as Tylenol and Panadol. It functions by blocking chemical signals in the brain that alert you to bodily pain but while doing this, it may be working excessively to accomplish much more. Studies from 2020 monitored behavioural changes following people's use of the medication uncovered the side effects it has on your mind. A crucial discovery was the drug's capacity to heighten the brain's tendency towards risk-taking behaviour, reports the Mirror US. Neuroscientist Baldwin Way from The Ohio State University said: "Acetaminophen seems to make people feel less negative emotion when they consider risky activities-they just don't feel as scared. "With nearly 25 percent of the population in the US taking acetaminophen each week, reduced risk perceptions and increased risk-taking could have important effects on society." Research is being carried out into the effects of paracetamol (Image: Getty Images) These discoveries, when combined with existing studies about acetaminophen's impact on pain relief and its connection to various other mental processes, might sound some warning signals. It's been previously demonstrated to diminish people's sensitivity to causing others emotional harm, indicating decreased compassion, and influence the dulling of additional mental abilities. Baldwin Way spearheaded a series of trials as part of his study, involving over 500 university students as participants. Alongside his research team, he examined how a single adult recommended dose of paracetamol randomly distributed to volunteers influenced factors like their risk-taking behaviour, compared to placebos administered to a separate control group. Both trials required participants to inflate a balloon on a computer screen, which appears fairly straightforward on the face of it. Each pump netted them some virtual cash with the goal of maximising their earnings. They needed to continue inflating whilst ensuring they didn't burst the balloon and forfeit all their winnings. Remarkably, the students who had consumed a dose of paracetamol were displaying considerably more risk-taking behaviour during the task. Those given the dummy medication were comparatively more careful and cautious, and consequently, the initial group also popped significantly more of their balloons. Way elaborated: "If you're risk-averse, you may pump a few times and then decide to cash out because you don't want the balloon to burst and lose your money. "But for those who are on acetaminophen, as the balloon gets bigger, we believe they have less anxiety and less negative emotion about how big the balloon is getting and the possibility of it bursting." However, it's worth mentioning that the researchers also contemplated that the drug's apparent influence on risk-taking behaviour could be interpreted differently. In other words, the psychological process might help to alleviate anxiety and thus instil more confidence in decision-making.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Drug bust near North Campus of DU, med representative among five nabbed
NEW DELHI: Five people, including a medical representative of a company, have been arrested for allegedly being involved in supplying drugs without any bill or prescription in North Campus of Delhi University, police said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Manish Bhatle (26), Devender (57), Nikhil (28), Ankit Gupta (40), and Kapil (28). A total of 2,360 capsules of Tramadol and 135 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup have been recovered. Acting on a tip-off regarding Bhatle, who was allegedly involved in the supply of Codeine-based syrup and Tramadol capsules, a trap was laid and Bhatle was nabbed from near University Road with two plastic sacks, with one containing 10 boxes of 2,360 capsules (Dicyclomine HCI, Tramadol HCI, and Acetaminophen) and another 120 bottles of 100 ml codeine-based syrup, DCP (Crime Branch) Apoorva Gupta said. The drug inspector said the recovered items without carrying bills or prescription were illegal as per the NDPS Act, the DCP said. Bhatle revealed that he procured the contraband from his uncle Devender, owner of a medical shop in Malkaganj, and the same was to be supplied as per his directions. Later, Devender was nabbed. He disclosed that he procured Tramadol from Nikhil, a mediator in the illegal drug supply chain. After arrest, Nikhil told cops that he had procured the Tramadol tablets from Ankit. Ankit was rounded up during a raid at his godown at GT Karnal Road Industrial Area on May 14. He said he had supplied Tramadol to Nikhil without any bill or prescription. Fifteen bottles of codeine syrup were recovered from his godown, the DCP said. Ankit disclosed that Kapil supplied him six packets of Tramadol capsules and codeine syrup. Kapil, a medical representative with a renowned firm, was arrested on May 15.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Five arrested for supplying narcotics to DU students
The Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested five alleged members of a drug syndicate who were supplying Tramadol-based capsules and codeine syrups illegally in and around Delhi University's North Campus, police said on Saturday. Police said that they received a tip on May 12 that a man was supplying illegal drugs near a college and would be on a nearby road to deliver a consignment. Acting on the tip, police laid a trap and arrested the man, identified as Manish Bhatle (25), they said. 'A packet containing 10 boxes of capsules (Dicyclomine HCI, Tramadol HCI, and Acetaminophen) totaling 2,360 capsules was recovered from him. Another packet containing 120 bottles of codeine-based syrup was also seized. The accused had no bill or prescription,' said DCP (crime) Apoorva Gupta. Police said that Bhatle revealed he was working with his maternal uncle, Devender Kumar, who owns a chemist shop in Malkaganj. Police then arrested Kumar. 'Kumar disclosed that he procured the drugs from two men who work in the medicine field in Malkaganj. We started looking for his associates and found a man named Nikhil Singh (28), who had supplied six boxes of tramadol capsules earlier. He was arrested and led us to another associate, Ankit Gupta, who owns a chemist shop on GT Karnal Road,' she added. The team also raided Gupta's godown on GT Karnal Road and found 15 boxes of codeine-based syrup, which had no bill or invoice. Police said they called the Drug Control Department, which also declared the syrup illicit. Gupta's arrest and interrogation led police to the fifth accused. 'We found that a man named Kapil (28), known only by his first name, who works as a medical representative with a renowned firm, was also helping the gang with the drug supply. He was arrested near Dwarka,' said an officer. Investigation revealed that the accused targeted college campuses and nearby areas to sell the drugs. 'The others were using their contacts to provide the drugs,' added the officer. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested five men from across Delhi and Haryana with opium, charas, and heroin worth ₹5 crore. Police said the accused posed as cloth merchants and smuggled drugs from Nepal and northeast India to Delhi via road. They were caught in Burari in a car where they had concealed drugs near the fuel tank.
NDTV
24-05-2025
- NDTV
Drug Bust Near Delhi University Area Leads To Arrest Of Supplier, 4 Others
New Delhi: In an anti-drugs operation near Delhi University's North Campus, a medicine shop owner, a medical representative and three others were arrested for supplying pharmaceutical drugs without any bill or prescription, a Delhi Police official said on Saturday. Apoorva Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (Crime) said 2,360 capsules of Tramadol, 135 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup and five mobile phones were seized from the accused. The accused were identified as Manish Bhatle (26), Devender (57), Nikhil alias Gunnu (28), Ankit Gupta (40) and Kapil (28). According to an FIR registered on May 12, the racket was unearthed with the arrest of Manish Bhatle, a resident of Sabzi Mandi Ghantaghar, Malka Ganj, from University road, near Shri Ram Institute. At the time of arrest, he was holding two plastic sacks in his both hands, said DCP Gupta. One plastic sack contained 10 boxes of capsules (Dicyclomine HCI, Tramadol HCI, and Acetaminophen) totalling 2,360 capsules (118 grams) and another plastic sack contained 120 bottles of 100 ml codeine-based syrup (24 gm codeine), she said. He did not have any bill or prescription and could not provide any explanation about the source of the drugs, the police said. Drug inspector Dr. Swapnil Patil, who was accompanying the ANTF team, confirmed that not carrying bills with the recovered pharmaceutical drugs bills or prescription was illegal as per NDPS Act, the police said. After Manish Bhatle's questioning, the police arrested medical store owner Devender and Nikhil, the police said. Their questioning led investigators to Ankit Gupta, owner of wholesale shop of medicine, Ravi Medicare, the police said. Medical Representative Kapil was the last person to be arrested in the case on May 15 from Veena Enclave, Nangloi, the police said. Kapil disclosed that these drugs were provided to him by Rakesh, a resident of Udhyog Nagar, Delhi, who is still on the run, the police said. The entire operation was closely supervised by Devesh Chandra Srivastva, Special Commissioner of Police, Crime; Surender Singh, Joint CP, Crime, and Mangesh Kashyap, Additional Commissioner of Police, Crime.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Hans India
Drug bust in Delhi University area leads to arrest of supplier, 4 others
New Delhi: In an anti-drugs operation near Delhi University's North Campus, a medicine shop owner, a medical representative and three others were arrested for supplying pharmaceutical drugs without any bill or prescription, a Delhi Police official said on Saturday. Apoorva Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (Crime) said 2,360 capsules of Tramadol, 135 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup and five mobile phones were seized from the accused. The accused were identified as Manish Bhatle (26), Devender (57), Nikhil alias Gunnu (28), Ankit Gupta (40) and Kapil (28). According to an FIR registered on May 12, the racket was unearthed with the arrest of Manish Bhatle, a resident of Sabzi Mandi Ghantaghar, Malka Ganj, from University road, near Shri Ram Institute. At the time of arrest, he was holding two plastic sacks in his both hands, said DCP Gupta. One plastic sack contained 10 boxes of capsules (Dicyclomine HCI, Tramadol HCI, and Acetaminophen) totalling 2,360 capsules (118 grams) and another plastic sack contained 120 bottles of 100 ml codeine-based syrup (24 gm codeine), she said. He did not have any bill or prescription and could not provide any explanation about the source of the drugs, the police said. Drug inspector Dr. Swapnil Patil, who was accompanying the ANTF team, confirmed that not carrying bills with the recovered pharmaceutical drugs bills or prescription was illegal as per NDPS Act, the police said. After Manish Bhatle's questioning, the police arrested medical store owner Devender and Nikhil, the police said. Their questioning led investigators to Ankit Gupta, owner of wholesale shop of medicine, Ravi Medicare, the police said. Medical Representative Kapil was the last person to be arrested in the case on May 15 from Veena Enclave, Nangloi, the police said. Kapil disclosed that these drugs were provided to him by Rakesh, a resident of Udhyog Nagar, Delhi, who is still absconding, the police said. The entire operation was closely supervised by Devesh Chandra Srivastva, Special Commissioner of Police, Crime; Surender Singh, Joint CP, Crime, and Mangesh Kashyap, Additional Commissioner of Police, Crime.
