Unable to go for rehabilitation


PETALING JAYA: Disruptions to rehabilitation programmes due to the pandemic have contributed to a rise in mental health issues related to drug abuse, said medical professionals.

Universiti Malaya Centre for Addiction Sciences director Assoc Prof Dr Rusdi Abd Rashid said there has been an upward trend in the incidences of drug abuse in the community.

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