Book Review ‘Dadah: Apa Anda Perlu Tahu’ (Malay Version)

Abstract

Maintained by the Anti-Drug Task Force from the National Security Council, Prime Minister’s Department, this book is provided as a resource for identifying and understanding the drug problem in depth. It explains the aspects of the problem of drug problems, types and ways of detecting drugs, the effects and consequences of drug addiction, how to identify drug addicts, drug addiction problems, mistakes and penalties, how to get help and community involvement in drug prevention. The first chapter explains the problem of drug problems faced by the country, from the start of the drug being introduced to Malaysia to the widespread spread of drugs, from the use of opiates to heroin, from the old society to the young. Chapter Two introduces readers to various types of drugs and hazards including drug designer drugs derived from artificial chemicals, which are no less harmful than opiate drugs. Chapter Three affects drug use on addicts, consequences to self, society and nation. This chapter provides guidance on how to identify and identify individuals taking drugs. Chapter Four presents the steps taken by the Government to control drug problems. It covers Malaysia’s overall policy and strategy from prevention, recovery to international strategies. This chapter emphasizes that Government’s efforts alone will not be effective in combating drug problems. It requires total commitment from all parties.