shali
06-11-2002, 04:26 PM
Between January and August 2002, there were around 22,008 addicts in the whole country. They consist of 11,477 (52.15%) new addicts and 10,531 (47.85%) repeated addicts. Penang has the highest number of addicts (4,533), followed by Kedah (3,356) and Selangor (2,482). Sarawak has the least number of addicts (47).
Most of the drug addicts are male, i.e. almost 99% compared to females. It was noted that the addicts are mostly Malays, followed by Chinese and Indians, as well as foreigners. It is sad to note that the majority of the addicts are from the younger generation, between the ages of 20-24 years. They are supposed to be the future leaders of our nation and the backbone of the country's development. Instead, here we can see that they are destroying themselves, as well as the nation, by getting hooked on drugs.
Ganja, heroin and morphine are the 'favourites' among the addicts. Society has always assumed that drug addicts are from the lower income group and reside in slum areas. They also assume that the addicts are poor and lack education. However, the MMA is very concerned to note that it is students that make up the highest number of addicts. This discovery is very disheartening and depressing. This number is followed by general workers, those from the sales line and those who are jobless. These addicts have a certain level of education - the majority are SRP/LCE/PMR holders, followed by addicts with SPM/MCE/SPVM passes and, thirdly, those who have had at least primary education.
The reason most of these youngsters become addicted to drugs is due to peer influence and curiosity - they are anxious to try something new, just for the fun of it, as well as to relieve stress or pressure from home/school/office/society, etc.
The MMA will request all its 13 branches to conduct an awareness campaign to prevent drug abuse. We intend to hold talks and exhibitions to stress on the dangers of drug abuse. These will be conducted mainly to cover the younger age groups. At the same time, we intend to establish ASH clubs in schools and colleges so that students will not take to the habit of smoking.
The MMA hopes to conduct further courses, similar to the one held here today, for more GPs throughout the country. Considering the fact that the future of our nation lies in the hands of the youth of today, we should try our utmost to mould these impressionable youngsters as best as we can, so that they can rise to be exemplary leaders who do not practise substance abuse and are free of drug addiction.
BY MMA.
Most of the drug addicts are male, i.e. almost 99% compared to females. It was noted that the addicts are mostly Malays, followed by Chinese and Indians, as well as foreigners. It is sad to note that the majority of the addicts are from the younger generation, between the ages of 20-24 years. They are supposed to be the future leaders of our nation and the backbone of the country's development. Instead, here we can see that they are destroying themselves, as well as the nation, by getting hooked on drugs.
Ganja, heroin and morphine are the 'favourites' among the addicts. Society has always assumed that drug addicts are from the lower income group and reside in slum areas. They also assume that the addicts are poor and lack education. However, the MMA is very concerned to note that it is students that make up the highest number of addicts. This discovery is very disheartening and depressing. This number is followed by general workers, those from the sales line and those who are jobless. These addicts have a certain level of education - the majority are SRP/LCE/PMR holders, followed by addicts with SPM/MCE/SPVM passes and, thirdly, those who have had at least primary education.
The reason most of these youngsters become addicted to drugs is due to peer influence and curiosity - they are anxious to try something new, just for the fun of it, as well as to relieve stress or pressure from home/school/office/society, etc.
The MMA will request all its 13 branches to conduct an awareness campaign to prevent drug abuse. We intend to hold talks and exhibitions to stress on the dangers of drug abuse. These will be conducted mainly to cover the younger age groups. At the same time, we intend to establish ASH clubs in schools and colleges so that students will not take to the habit of smoking.
The MMA hopes to conduct further courses, similar to the one held here today, for more GPs throughout the country. Considering the fact that the future of our nation lies in the hands of the youth of today, we should try our utmost to mould these impressionable youngsters as best as we can, so that they can rise to be exemplary leaders who do not practise substance abuse and are free of drug addiction.
BY MMA.