Image for representational purpose only. 
Tech

Facebook will redirect opioid buyers to crisis helpline

The company has worked with a policy team to introduce the new step towards combating drug abuse, Engadget reported.

From our online archive

CALIFORNIA: For those looking for addiction treatment or searching for opioids through Facebook will be redirected to a federal crisis helpline.

The company has worked with a policy team to introduce the new step towards combating drug abuse, Engadget reported.

A message will appear to those looking for treatment asking if they would like assistance and redirect them to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline. A similar feature will arrive on Instagram in the next few weeks.

All set for third edition of Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman today

Contaminated water caused diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, lab confirms

Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Hindu seer slams Shah Rukh Khan over KKR’s signing of Bangladeshi cricketer

Pakistan-born Australian Khawaja, set to retire from cricket, criticizes racial stereotypes

SCROLL FOR NEXT