![Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696494052_nationalAntiDrugA.jpg)
Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction
The Sepang PUSPEN's focus remains on the implementation of rehabilitation treatment through its primary model, i-PULIH.
Thu Oct 05 2023
![AADK rehabilitates 73 drug addiction hotspots nationwide as of August AADK rehabilitates 73 drug addiction hotspots nationwide as of August](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694352728_ShamsulAnuarNasara.jpg)
AADK rehabilitates 73 drug addiction hotspots nationwide as of August
The ministry plans to recruit one million youths into AADK Anti-Drug Squad to enhance youth programmes and promote healthy lifestyles.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688969512_TBsuteknobelon.jpg)
Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK
Sutekno Ahmad Belon said some of them returned to old habits because they were cast aside, treated as unworthy and hit with harsh words.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658287800_MiorFaridalathrash.jpg)
Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis
The amount of drugs seized from the man can be distributed to approximately 100,000 drug addicts in Manjung and nearby areas, police said.
Wed Jul 20 2022
![Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse? Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625724123_Depression.jpg)
Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse?
Some workers take drugs on the excuse that they need to stay energised at work as they have to be 'on call'.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Health Matters: Drug Addiction (Part 1 of 3)
Dishen speaks to Dr Prem Shanmugam on the decriminalisation of drugs in the country and also speaks to a former drug client on his own journey in battling drug addiction. (Part 1 of 3).
Thu Mar 17 2022
Health Matters: Drug Addiction (Part 3 of 3)
Dishen speaks to Dr Prem Shanmugam on the decriminalisation of drugs in the country and also speaks to a former drug client on his own journey in battling drug addiction. (Part 1 of 3).
Thu Mar 17 2022
Health Matters: Drug Addiction (Part 2 of 3)
Dishen speaks to Dr Prem Shanmugam on the decriminalisation of drugs in the country and also speaks to a former drug client on his own journey in battling drug addiction. (Part 1 of 3).
Thu Mar 17 2022
![MOH should take over synthetic drug addiction treatment - Expert MOH should take over synthetic drug addiction treatment - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635388681_PenagihDadah.jpg)
MOH should take over synthetic drug addiction treatment - Expert
Violent crimes and even gruesome murders committed by individuals under the influence of dangerous drugs are no longer uncommon in M'sia.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![Ayob Khan: Drugs worth over RM3.5 million seized in three days Ayob Khan: Drugs worth over RM3.5 million seized in three days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643098016_BukitAman.jpg)
Ayob Khan: Drugs worth over RM3.5 million seized in three days
As many as 367 drug addicts dens were also raided during the operations, Ayob Khan said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Negative stigma prevents addicts from seeking treatment - Khairy Negative stigma prevents addicts from seeking treatment - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642325709_TBKJ.jpg)
Negative stigma prevents addicts from seeking treatment - Khairy
Negative stigma amongst members of society towards drug abuse and addiction is one of the factors that prevent those involved from seeking professional treatment and help for their problems.
Sun Jan 16 2022
![Home Ministry seeking RM10 million for rehabilitation of drug addicts - Hamzah Home Ministry seeking RM10 million for rehabilitation of drug addicts - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632285141_TBAADK.jpg)
Home Ministry seeking RM10 million for rehabilitation of drug addicts - Hamzah
The allocation requested under Budget 2022 is to further boost activities and efforts to maintain the recovery of former drug addicts.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![70-year-old man among 45 drug addicts nabbed in Port Dickson 70-year-old man among 45 drug addicts nabbed in Port Dickson](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81630991465_SUPTAIDISHAM.jpg)
70-year-old man among 45 drug addicts nabbed in Port Dickson
Forty-five suspected drug addicts, including a 70-year-old man, were nabbed in an anti-drug operation dubbed Op Sarang at an oil palm plantation in Pasir Panjang, here, yesterday.
Tue Sep 07 2021
![Couples, siblings detained, drugs worth nearly RM2 mln seized Couples, siblings detained, drugs worth nearly RM2 mln seized](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622193457_rampasandadah.jpg)
Couples, siblings detained, drugs worth nearly RM2 mln seized
Mior Faridalathrash said the drug was enough to satisfy 110,000 drug addicts.
Fri May 28 2021
![Govt urged to provide fixed grants to NGOs to tackle drug addiction Govt urged to provide fixed grants to NGOs to tackle drug addiction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81619559709_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
Govt urged to provide fixed grants to NGOs to tackle drug addiction
The government has been urged to provide fixed grants to NGOs and associations involved in tackling drug addiction in the country.
Tue Apr 27 2021