Next SOLUCTION by Muhammad Shahrir Bin Shari

INDIVIDUAL

Individual factors are one important factor for eradicating drugs. There are several ways to solve the drugs through individual factors. First, each individual must increase their knowledge especially religious knowledge. In every religious, there are teachings which people to avoid things that can harm themselves especially drugs. Drug can destroy every human if they are misused. For example, in Islam there teachings that explains that all believers avoid things that can damage themselves.

After that, individuals are encouraged to participate in anti-drug associations. For examples, they can join associations or clubs like Drug Prevention Association Malaysia (PEMADAM), National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) and others. They can also obtain counseling services if they face the drug problem. According to Humphrey, Traxler and North, counseling means ‘a relationship between two individuals with the counselor and counselee which the main objective is to improve the welfare counselee and solve the problem’. In counseling, the individual can find any ways and get whatever guidance to avoid drugs from their lives.

FAMILY

Family is also an important factor to solve drugs problem. Parents are considered as role model to their children and youth. First, parents should be responsible for creating harmony in their family. Family chaos can lead to disunity within the family and this will cause their children to do something that is not good as drugs. They also need to take care of their children so as not to get stuck with the drug problem.

Second, parents can also collaborate with school. School is second home for children. So that, parents must together with school activities so that their children can be monitored. In addition, parents must also provide a complete education to their children since they were young. This is because without a good education, children do not have a good future and this will encourage them to do something bad like take drugs.

HOW TO SOLVE THE DRUGS PROBLEM by Muhammad Shahrir bin Shari

a)ENFORSE LAWS - many laws have been enacted to tackle the drug problem. For example, in our country, we have several acts such as the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, ACT Drug Addicts.(Treatment and Rehabilitation), etc. The following are the types of acts and legal drugs in Malaysia:

1. Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 An Act to make further provisions to better control the importation, exportation, manufacture, sale and use of opium and other substances and certain dangerous drugs. Make special provisions relating to the jurisdiction of the Court of offenses under the subject and trial court.

2. ACT drug addicts. (TREATMENT AND RECOVERY) 1983 - (AMENDMENT) 1998 Legislation intended to provide treatment and rehabilitation to drug addicts. In addition to the advanced treatment process is concerned over mengawasan addicts to ensure they do not repeat their distribution.

3. Dangerous Drugs (SPECIAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES) 1985 An Act to provide for preventive detention of those who have connection with any activities relating to the making or distribution of dangerous drugs.

4. Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) 1988 An Act to make provisions regarding offenses relating to the property and the seizure and forfeiture of property related activities that have relations with offenses under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

5. POISON ACT 1952 An act to regulate the importation, possession, production, sale and use of poisons. "Poison" means material designated and listed in the Poisons List and includes any mixture, preparation, or a solution containing natural materials such provision or any materials contained in the Second Schedule to this Act . source: http://www.pemadam.org.my/cda/m_fakta/fkt_akta_main.php b) establishment of associations eradicate / prevent drug - in malaysia, there are many associations that have been established to eradicate and prevent drug. examples:

i- PEMADAM -PEMADAM is short of Persatuan Mencegah Dadah Malaysia (Drug Prevention Association Malaysia). -Was established on March 22, 1976. -It is a voluntary organization established to help them with problems arising from drug use, to provide tutoring to the public about the dangers of drug use and also to get the cooperation of the public in an effort to eradicate drugs. -PEMADAM administered by a body called the Council of the National Anti-Drug PEMADAM and machinery for the smooth management and implementation of programs and activities, bureau - bureau has been established. As a national body that pattern, PEMADAM also moving at the state level, district and unit.

source: http://www.pemadam.org.my/cda/m_home/hit.php

ii- a)ENFORSE LAWS - many laws have been enacted to tackle the drug problem. For example, in our country, we have several acts such as the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, ACT Drug Addicts.(Treatment and Rehabilitation), etc. The following are the types of acts and legal drugs in Malaysia:

1. Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 An Act to make further provisions to better control the importation, exportation, manufacture, sale and use of opium and other substances and certain dangerous drugs. Make special provisions relating to the jurisdiction of the Court of offenses under the subject and trial court.

2. ACT drug addicts. (TREATMENT AND RECOVERY) 1983 - (AMENDMENT) 1998 Legislation intended to provide treatment and rehabilitation to drug addicts. In addition to the advanced treatment process is concerned over mengawasan addicts to ensure they do not repeat their distribution.

3. Dangerous Drugs (SPECIAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES) 1985 An Act to provide for preventive detention of those who have connection with any activities relating to the making or distribution of dangerous drugs.

4. Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) 1988 An Act to make provisions regarding offenses relating to the property and the seizure and forfeiture of property related activities that have relations with offenses under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

5. POISON ACT 1952 An act to regulate the importation, possession, production, sale and use of poisons. "Poison" means material designated and listed in the Poisons List and includes any mixture, preparation, or a solution containing natural materials such provision or any materials contained in the Second Schedule to this Act . source: http://www.pemadam.org.my/cda/m_fakta/fkt_akta_main.php b) establishment of associations eradicate / prevent drug - in malaysia, there are many associations that have been established to eradicate and prevent drug. examples:

i- PEMADAM -PEMADAM is short of Persatuan Mencegah Dadah Malaysia (Drug Prevention Association Malaysia). -Was established on March 22, 1976. -It is a voluntary organization established to help them with problems arising from drug use, to provide tutoring to the public about the dangers of drug use and also to get the cooperation of the public in an effort to eradicate drugs. -PEMADAM administered by a body called the Council of the National Anti-Drug PEMADAM and machinery for the smooth management and implementation of programs and activities, bureau - bureau has been established. As a national body that pattern, PEMADAM also moving at the state level, district and unit.

source: http://www.pemadam.org.my/cda/m_home/hit.php

ii- AADK -AADK is short of Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan. -was established on February 17, 1996. -role: To ensure that all national efforts to combat the threat of drug running in a planned, consistent and berarah by creating a society free from drugs. - National Drugs Agency tasks are as follows: -- ~Implement prevention programs ~Implement treatment programs and drug rehabilitation Improving information systems and evaluate the effectiveness of national anti-drug ~Increasing kerjsama regional and international efforts to fight drug menace ~Provide secretariat services to the National Drug Council ~National Drug Agency also established at the State and District. Director ADK State is responsible to the Chief Officer and the Director ADK ADK ADK Regional Director responsible to the State.

source: http://www.adk.gov.my/index.php

iii- PENDAMAI - PENDAMAI or also known as ALUMNI is an association of ex-ex-drug addicts that have been established in September 2002 the launch was officiated by the Honorable Dato 'Noh Omar, Deputy Internal Security Minister at the Dataran Shah Alam which was attended by the Director-General National Anti agencies, Andika with all officers and employees and more than 3000 members attended the Peace. In a short time, PENDAMAI has been accepted as a body of NGOs that could contribute to the drug problem in this country. PENDAMAI now has been established in all states and is now in the process to establish a Support Group Helps to level areas (with the support and cooperation Andika).

source: http://www.pendamai.org.my/main.php

statistic of HIV/AIDS

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No. of new hiv infections, aids cases and aids deaths by gender per year reported in Malaysia (1986 – December 2004)

YEAR	HIV INFECTION			AIDS CASES			AIDS DEATH
	Male	Female	TOTAL	Male	Female	TOTAL	Male	Female	TOTAL
1986	3	0	3	1	0	1	1	0	1
1987	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
1988	7	2	9	2	0	2	2	0	2
1989	197	3	200	2	0	2	1	0	1
1990	769	9	778	18	0	18	10	0	10
1991	1741	53	1794	58	2	60	10	9	19
1992	2443	69	2512	70	3	73	44	2	46
1993	2441	66	2507	64	7	71	50	5	55
1994	3289	104	3393	98	7	105	74	6	80
1995	4037	161	4198	218	15	233	150	15	165
1996	4406	191	4597	327	20	347	259	12	271
1997	3727	197	3924	538	30	568	449	24	473
1998	4327	297	4624	818	57	875	655	34	689
1999	4312	380	4692	1114	86	1200	824	50	874
2000	4626	481	5107	1071	97	1168	825	57	882
2001	5472	466	5938	1188	114	1302	900	75	975
2002	6349	629	6978	1068	125	1193	823	64	887
2003	6083	673	6756	939	137	1076	633	67	700
2004	5,731	696	6427	1,002	146	1148	951	114	1,065
TOTAL	59,962	4,477	64,439	8,596	846	9,442	6,661	534	7,195

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Signs and symptoms of drug abuse and addiction

Physical signs of abuse and addiction

Drug abuse affects the brain and body directly. While high, the drug affects the entire body, from blood pressure to heart rate. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine “amp up” the body, increasing blood pressure, metabolism and reducing the ability to sleep. Drugs like opiates and barbiturates slow down the body, reducing blood pressure, breathing and alertness sometimes to dangerous levels. Some physical signs of abuse and addiction include:
• Cycles of increased energy, restlessness, and inability to sleep (often seen in stimulants)
• Abnormally slow movements, speech or reaction time, confusion and disorientation (often seen in opiates, benzodiazepines and barbiturates)
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain
• Cycles of excessive sleep
• Unexpected changes in clothing, such as constantly wearing long sleeved shirts, to hide scarring at injection sites
• Suspected drug paraphernalia such as unexplained pipes, roach clips or syringes
• For snorted drugs, chronic troubles with sinusitis or nosebleeds
• For smoked drugs, a persistent cough or bronchitis, leading to coughing up excessive mucus or blood.
• Progressive severe dental problems (especially with methamphetamine)

Mental and emotional signs of abuse and addiction

Abuse and addiction also affect mood, as drugs are abused for the temporary good feelings they provide. These feelings can vary depending on the drug used. Some mental and emotional signs include:
• Cycles of being unusually talkative, “up” and cheerful, with seemingly boundless energy.
• Increased irritability, agitation and anger
• Unusual calmness, unresponsiveness or looking “spaced out”
• Apathy and depression
• Paranoia, delusions
• Temporary psychosis, hallucinations
• Lowered threshold for violence

(Joanna Saisan, MSW, Jeanne Segal Ph.D, and Deborah Cutter, Psy.D.contributed to this article in January 2009)

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