Overall, there is dearth of reliable data on key epidemiological factors, including the
prevalence rates, and on objective and reliable indices of the risk/safety profiles. Rigorous …

Teacher self-efficacy (TSE) in drug education is critical because it is linked to teachers'
beliefs and ability to deliver learning material about drug abuse to students. There is scant …

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 …

Introduction Polysubstance use is the use of more than one non-prescribed licit or illicit
substance at one time. This is a common phenomenon, but little is known about the severity …

This study explored the pressing issue of drug and substance abuse (DSA) among
adolescents in drug hotspots in Malaysia. The Malaysian Anti-drug Agency (AADK) has …

Abstract Background The emergence of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), including
synthetic psilocybin, has raised concern among health experts due to the numerous health …

Methamphetamine is a synthetic psychostimulant that is showing a rising trend of usage
among adolescents and youths. Its harmful side effects and high risk of developing addiction …

Background The enormous consequences of drugs include suicides, traffic accidents, and
violence, affecting the individual, family, society, and country. Therefore, it is necessary to …

Introduction Cases of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) use have been increasing over
the past decade. Cravings are considered a causal factor for recurrent relapses in ATS use …

Previous studies have predominantly concentrated on drug trafficking and addiction
amongst adults, with a relative dearth of research specifically dedicated to adolescents …