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Political ScienceFeaturedJanuary 3, 20266 min read

South India's Escalating Drug Crisis

South India, once seen as immune to drug abuse, is now battling a severe narcotics crisis. This post explores how economic distress and international cartels have transformed states like Kerala and Andhra Pradesh into major hubs for drug consumption and supply.

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Behavioral ScienceDecember 29, 20254 min read

The Algorithmic "Super-Peer"

The digital age has transformed peer pressure into an algorithmic "Super-Peer," influencing youth substance use. Social media's curated content distorts reality, glamorizes drug use, and alters risk assessment among adolescents.

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