AADK director-general Datuk Seri Zulkifli Abdullah said they are currently running a pioneer project in seven states to curb drug abuse, and one of its initiative was to rehabilitate drug users."I understand the stigma on drug users is still high, especially if parents who knew their children are involved.
"They would rather hide them away. We don't want this sort of thinking, as it will not resolve the problem," he said.Zulkifli said the six-month project, launched early last month, was now being held in 12 high-risk areas. "There is still time, so I hope parents, families, schools and the community will encourage them to come forward to get help," he said, adding that the project also involved 15 national agencies and non-governmental organisations.
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