Health Minister Responds to Ari, Who Admitted Growing Marijuana to Treat His Wife
A man from West Kalimantan, Ari, admitted to growing marijuana to treat his ill wife. Indonesia’s Minister of Health, Nila Moeloek, stated that such an action is still not permitted. Nila explained that in the medical field, certain narcotic substances can indeed be used for treatment, such as morphine. However, their use must strictly follow […]
Once Labeled “Crazy” and Shackled, Anto Is Now Full of Achievements
People with mental health problems are often still labeled as “crazy.” This was once experienced by a man with bipolar disorder, Agus Sugianto, commonly known as Anto. What is the story behind his journey? Anto shared that in 1999 he experienced severe depression due to failing to achieve his dream of continuing his education at […]
Two Miraculous Helping Angels
Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. The Author of Life continued His story with a chapter that led me to understand the true meaning of grace. Day by day, my life went on, and the story written by the […]
The Twilight of Life
Twilight is the time before nightfall, a moment filled with beauty—for when twilight comes, we are allowed to witness the setting sun and feel the gentle touch of the evening breeze. So it was in my life. He allowed me to experience seasons of darkness that were still filled with beauty. Dark—because I lived in […]
God, the Creative Author
Once again, He etched something quite sharp into my life, with lines that were firm and unmistakable. Day by day, I grew like any other child—learning to walk, to speak, to jump, and to play freely.But at the age of seven, that sharp stroke became deeply real in my life, because at that very age, […]
Types of Drugs Based on Their Effects
Drugs is a term commonly used to refer to narcotics and dangerous drugs/substances.In Indonesia, another term introduced by the Ministry of Health is NAPZA, which stands for Narcotics, Psychotropics, and Addictive Substances. Drugs are defined as all substances that can affect how the human mind, emotions, and will function. Both terms—Drugs and NAPZA—refer to a […]
Gentle Strokes of the Author Who Healed My Heart
Psalm 103:13 (NIV)“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.” The perfect love of the Father is able to heal wounded hearts and restore broken spirits.His love is powerful enough to fill the empty spaces left behind by loss. The creative Author of life continues […]
Psychiatrist: Cigarette Toxins Affect the Brain in Just 20 Seconds
Smoking is well known to be harmful to overall health. In addition to causing lung disease and heart attacks, cigarettes can also have a direct and rapid impact on the brain. Dr. Nurmiati Amir, MD, SpKJ, a psychiatrist from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Indonesia, explained how nicotine in cigarettes affects the […]
Facts About HIV AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, commonly known as AIDS, is a collection of symptoms and infections (a syndrome) that occur as a result of damage to the human immune system caused by infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is a virus that attacks and weakens the body’s immune system, particularly the white blood cells known […]
4 Advantages of Being Single
“Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend yet?”“So, how many times have you dated?” Those questions are very familiar, especially when hanging out or having a meal with friends—particularly old friends you have not seen in a long time. Sounds familiar, right? 😄 Nowadays, many young people feel proud of being “taken” and openly show […]
