Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’
Global Climate Change: A Shared Responsibility
Climate change is no longer a distant concept. It’s affecting our daily lives—altering weather patterns, threatening food and water security, and causing extreme events like wildfires and hurricanes. Global climate change has become a crisis that requires immediate action. The root cause? Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrialization, which release harmful…
Recovery Is Not a Race: Embracing the Journey, One Day at a Time
When you’re in the thick of recovery, it’s easy to feel like you should be moving faster, getting better quicker, or that there’s a finish line you need to cross as soon as possible. But the truth is, recovery isn’t about how fast you can get there. It’s about the journey itself—taking each step, each…
Celebrating International Youth Day with KAYA Rehab Asia: Nurturing the Potential of Our Youth
Today, on International Youth Day, we at KAYA Rehab Asia take a moment to honor the incredible spirit and potential of young people everywhere. We know that the youth of today are not just our future—they’re making waves right now, driving change, and inspiring hope in communities around the world. KAYA Rehab Asia: A Safe…
The Bravest Step: Why Seeking Treatment Isn’t a Weakness, It’s Your Strength
The Bravest Step: Why Seeking Treatment Isn’t a Weakness, It’s Your Strength Have you ever stared down a mountain, knowing the climb would be grueling but the view from the top breathtaking? That’s what taking the first step towards recovery from addiction can feel like. It’s daunting, uncertain, and requires immense courage. in KAYA, we…
What are the Most Addictive Drugs in the Philippines: Understanding the Grip of Addiction
The Most Addictive Drugs in the Philippines: Understanding the Grip of Addiction The Philippines, despite its strong stance against illegal drugs, continues to battle a complex issue. While borders are guarded, addictive substances still infiltrate communities. It’s important to understand that all drugs can be addictive, but some hold a tighter grip than others. Here…
What is Chemsex?
Beyond the High: Understanding Chemsex and Finding Recovery What is Chemsex? Chemsex, also known as PnP (party and play) or wired play, involves using drugs to enhance sexual activity. This can lead to risky sexual behavior, addiction, and serious health consequences. While often associated with the LGBTQ+ community, particularly men who have sex with men…
Drug Rehab: Understanding the Significance of Rehab in the Context of Drug Recovery
In the realm of drug recovery, the term “rehab” holds immense importance. As individuals seek effective paths towards overcoming substance abuse, rehabilitation becomes a pivotal aspect of their journey. This blog aims to shed light on the meaning of rehab in the context of drug addiction and its crucial role in the recovery process. Defining…
Illicit Drug Use: Heroin Addiction Problems in Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the countries in Southeast Asia that imposes harsh penalties against drug offenders. But despite of the harsh penalties and capital punishment, the population of illicit drug users continues to increase. Even foreigners get involved with drug use as the country being one of the top tourist destinations in the region. In…
Use of Illicit Drugs in Thailand
The predominance of yaba, the common street name for methamphetamine, is attributed to its ease in production and widespread distribution in Thailand. “The number of Thais addicted will reach 1.1 million this year”, the head of Thailand’s anti-drug police reports. The number with substance use disorder has increased by about 100,000 annually over the last…