Dealing with substance abuse


WE read with great concern a motion mooted in the Youth Parliament surrounding the decriminalisation of “ganja” usage. While we do believe there is a need for an enlightened discussion in the public domain regarding substance abuse and addiction, perhaps the idea of legalising or regulating marijuana in Malaysia, in the name of TPPA, is impulsive.

Instead we would like to invite the public to explore the concept of substance abuse and addiction in order to grasp the essence of the issue and take necessary precautions to address them.

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