Combatting Drugged Driving: New Measures and Risks

2023-11-07 18:34:00 A new procedure comes into force today: like alcohol tests, checks for drug consumption while driving will now be systematic after an accident. Plus, it seems to be happening more and more often. Narcotic products that clearly change our driving behavior. The police officers witness this every day during the preventive checks they … Read more

Reducing Road Accidents: New Initiatives and Testing Protocols for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

2023-11-07 06:54:00 Depending on the type and quantity of drugs consumed, the risk of being involved in an accident can be up to 30 times higher compared to a sober person behind the wheel. “The persistence of these dangerous driving behaviors is intolerable, given the too many road deaths each year in Belgium. This is … Read more

Combatting Drug-Related Impaired Driving: New Initiatives for Road Safety in Belgium

2023-11-07 06:46:00 One in 20 drivers admit to having already driven under the influence of drugs. The phenomenon is more significant among young drivers, one in seven of whom has already driven after consuming illicit substances. Depending on the type and quantity of drugs consumed, the risk of being involved in an accident can be … Read more

New Measures and Penalties for Drug Consumption While Driving – Ensure Road Safety

2023-11-07 06:11:00 Like blood alcohol tests, checks for drug consumption while driving are now systematic after an accident from today, according to an initiative by the Ministers of Mobility, Georges Gilkinet, and of Justice, Paul Van Tigchelt. One in 20 drivers admit to having already driven under the influence of drugs. The phenomenon is more … Read more

Port of Antwerp: Escalating Drug Trafficking Concerns and Recent Threats to Workers

2023-11-05 13:07:00 Two Antwerp port workers were threatened by armed individuals on Friday evening, near a customs post, the Antwerp public prosecutor’s office announced on Saturday. “Two people, who are subcontracted workers for the customs service, were attacked and threatened by a number of suspects. They were targeting a container stored on customs grounds.”says Stéphanie … Read more

Xiaojing’s Inspiring Journey: Overcoming Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Courage and Hope

2023-11-05 18:35:56 Following the previous article that mentioned Xiaojing’s anti-cancer story, she and I are about to have a fateful intersection on the road to anti-cancer. After being discharged from the hospital, we still kept in touch. In fact, Xiaojing and I were not only similar in age, but also had similar personalities and interests. … Read more

New Therapies for Alzheimer’s: Slowing Progression and Enhancing Quality of Life

2023-11-02 11:34:00 Alzheimer’s cannot be cured. But now new therapies are about to be approved. Antibodies have been proven to cause amyloid plaques in the brain to disappear. This can slow the progression of the disease, but cannot reverse it. However, in combination with early diagnosis, symptoms can be effectively stopped, says Prof. Dr. Dorothee … Read more