Drug addictions in Malaysia
A mini-review on drug types, rehabilitation centers and therapeutic programs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15415271 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nor Alia Aqilah Mohd Nawawi (Sultan Zainal Abidin University), Elza Azri Othman (0000-0002-9940-339X, Sultan Zainal Abidin University, corresponding author), Fairuz Mohd Nasir (Sultan Zainal Abidin University), Kamarul Amin Abdullah (0000-0002-3568-9579, Sultan Zainal Abidin University), Mohd Norbayusri Baharudin (Kajang Hospital) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 52-64 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-08 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1533-2640 • E-ISSN: 1533-2659 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15332640.2024.2336495 |
| PMID | 38588590 |
| OpenAlex | W4394582102 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 20 |
Drug addiction remains one of the most complex social problems worldwide that has yet to be resolved. In Malaysia, abuse of various types of drugs has been reported which warrants the government to take immediate strategies in managing drug addicts. Despite implementing various strategies to treat drug addiction, statistics show the number of relapses continues to skyrocket over the years. This calls for urgent attention to improve the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment services in Malaysia. Moreover, emerging evidence shows a change in trend in the type of drug being abused. This factor could potentially contribute to the ineffectiveness of the strategies employed in the treatment of substance abuse. Therefore, this review provides an overview of the major types of drugs commonly abused in Malaysia. Additionally, in an effort to search for ways to improve the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment services, we identified the public institutions responsible for managing drug addicts in Malaysia and discussed the therapeutic programs offered at the institutions. Review findings support the need for future research on the effectiveness of these therapeutic programs and recommend the implementation of evidence-based programs to improve the effectiveness of substance abuse treatments in Malaysia
Addiction · Drug · Government (linguistics · Psychiatry · Substance abuse · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Rehabilitation
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |