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Should governments control internet usage for teens?

  • Marwan Elwaraki
  • September 25, 2021
China plans to limit access to gaming and entertainment apps for teens. China has announced plans to further regulate internet usage for teenagers in the country, reports confirmed, amid efforts…
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Battling misinformation for this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

  • Maha El Akoum
  • June 26, 2021
Over the past few decades, drug overdose deaths have more than tripled. Since 1989, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking [IDADAIT], also known as “World Drug Day”…
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How technology can help the youth with their mental health

  • Dr Alaa Abdel-Razaq Dr Arfan Ahmed Dr Mowafa Househ
  • March 13, 2021
Mental health issues and disorders are rife among the youth, and while some may be averse to more traditional solutions, technology has made therapy more accessible. Technology to support youth…
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The Round Up 26 Jan 2021

  • Doha News Team
  • January 26, 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Doha ranks second safest city worldwide 300% more smokers want to quit in Qatar Motorsports season starts Qatar handball team beats Argentina
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Gaming addiction during COVID-19: Should we be concerned?

  • Maha El Akoum
  • December 25, 2020
As millions around the globe continue to face strict lockdown restrictions, more and more people are turning to video gaming for some much needed relief and entertainment. But is this…
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Qatar mulls harsher penalties for drug dealers caught selling to youth

  • Heba Fahmy
  • July 27, 2015
In an interview published in Al Sharq today, Amr Aly Al Hemeidy, assistant director of the Ministry of Interior's narcotics department, said that the most dangerous drugs used by addicts in Qatar are cocaine, heroine and morphine.
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Health expert: Shame keeping addicts in Qatar from seeking treatment

  • Lesley Walker
  • September 22, 2014
Whether residents here are addicted to drugs, alcohol, video games, gambling or any other behavior, the key to getting help is to believe you deserve it, an HMC psychiatrist has said.
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Qatar: Plans to build new addiction treatment center indicate growing social problems

  • Doha News Team
  • October 19, 2011
Qatar will build a new center to help residents with addiction problems, and is setting up a temporary facility in Al Rayyan to manage the people who need help now,…
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