Re-examine strategies to tackle drug abuse among teens, says NGO chief


KUALA LUMPUR: The government and relevant authorities need to re-examine the measures in place to deal with drug abuse among teenagers, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic).

The Alliance For a Safe Community chairman said a recent study by the Public Health Institute under the Health Ministry revealed that 60,000 teenagers were involved in drug abuse.

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