drug use Archives

3 July 2024

Malaysia

‘Punitive’ Drug Dependants Bill Isn’t ‘Decriminalisation’, Experts Demand Dangerous Drugs Act Amendment

Prof Adeeba and other drug policy experts say the punitive and unscientific Drug Dependants amendment bill doesn’t actually decriminalise drug use. Policy seems contradictory, as there aren’t correlating amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act.

3 July 2024

Malaysia

New Bill Empowers AADK To Arrest, Treat, Rehabilitate Drug Users

The Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Bill 2024 authorises AADK officers to apprehend, treat, and rehabilitate "drug dependants or misusers". Experts oppose mandatory rehab and question whether AADK can diagnose drug dependency.