KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The approach to drug offenders should shift from imprisonment alone to addiction treatment and community-based aftercare to ease prison overcrowding and prevent former inmates from relapsing, experts say.
General : Drug Addiction Treatment, Aftercare Need Strengthening To Ease Prison Overcrowding â ExpertsÂ
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Experts suggest shifting focus from imprisoning drug offenders to treatment and aftercare to reduce overcrowding and relapse rates.
- One-third of prisoners are remand detainees, some held for drug offenses without proper treatment.
- 75% of inmates are involved in drug-related offenses, mostly unemployed young adults.
- Inadequate aftercare increases relapse risk, as former addicts face social and economic challenges.
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