Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Singapore
Issues and Challenges in Control and Treatment Strategies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15414331 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohd Maliki Osman (National University of Singapore, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 97-117 |
| Publication date | 2002-06-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1533-256X • E-ISSN: 1533-2578 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1300/j160v02n03_07 |
| OpenAlex | W2030778896 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 9 |
The problem of drug addiction in Singapore has been relatively under control over the past few years. This is a result of the strategy of controlling supply to reduce demand for drugs. Alcohol consumption in Singapore is relatively low compared to Western countries. This paper provides an overview of the drug and alcohol control and treatment strategies adopted in Singapore. While new strategies have been formulated, some issues and challenges still remain. These issues and challenges are discussed and findings of a recent study conducted by the author are described. They include the need to focus on gateway drugs like alcohol, intervention involving family members, opportunities for regular employment for drug addicts, and the role of religion in aftercare treatment
Addiction · Alcohol · Alcohol addiction · Alcohol consumption · Control (management · Drug · Drug addict · Drug control · Drug treatment · Economics · Gateway (web page · Intervention (counseling · Management · Psychiatry · Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Computer Science · Medicine · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Pharmacology
| Citations per year | 0.2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |