UN body suggests countries use M'sia's approach in tackling drug abuse

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has acknowledged Malaysia's successful approach in tackling drug abuse, with good response from the addicts who come voluntarily for treatment and rehabilitation.

UNODC representative Gary Lewis, at the first day meeting of the 2nd Regional Consultation on Compulsory Centres For Drug Users (CCDUs) here, suggested that the member countries introduce the same approach.