Partners’ influence main factor behind rise in Kelantan female drug addiction
National Anti-Drugs Agency director-general Ruslin Jusoh says a study found that most cases stemmed from marital conflicts and husbands’ behaviour.
Kelantan saw a rise in female drug addiction cases, with 598 women addicted last year, up from 526 in 2024, according to AADK director-general Ruslin Jusoh. The main reason for this increase is the influence of male partners, such as husbands or boyfriends, who trigger marital conflicts and behavioral issues. Stress and emotional pain from these conflicts push women to turn to drugs for temporary relief, according to a study by the National Anti-Drugs Agency.
In addition to emotional stress, women are often subjected to psychological manipulation by partners who normalize drug use for beauty, productivity, and weight management. Women in Kelantan are particularly vulnerable to drug abuse when living in a household with a drug-using partner, especially following divorce or relationship breakdowns.
Amphetamine-type stimulants were the most commonly used illicit substances among women in the state.
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