PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association has urged for a halt to the Drug Dependants Bill 2024, which has been tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat.
Pointing to Clause 6 of the bill, Dr Azizan said MMA wished to highlight that substance dependance is a medical and health condition. The Magistrate, stressed Dr Azizan, must obtain recommendations from a doctor before determining the period for treatment and rehabilitation. "Drug use disorder under the DSM is defined as a problematic pattern of drug use leading to distress or functional impairment.