2013
Substance abuse and the HIV situation in Malaysia
Singh D, Chawarski MC, Schottenfeld R, Vicknasingam B. Substance abuse and the HIV situation in Malaysia. Journal Of Food And Drug Analysis 2013, 21: s46-s51. PMID: 25278737, PMCID: PMC4179250, DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2013.09.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjection drug usersNeedle-syringe exchange programsDrug usersAmphetamine-type stimulantsAntiretroviral treatmentHIV infectionAgonist maintenance treatmentCumulative HIV casesInjection drug useMethadone maintenance treatment centersSyringe exchange programsSignificant increaseMaintenance treatment centersHarm reduction approachHeroin seizuresHIV casesHIV prevalenceMaintenance treatmentActive patientsHIV situationEffective treatmentOpiate dependenceAbuse disordersMain drugsMedical treatment
2006
ASIA PACIFIC COLUMN: New challenges and opportunities in managing substance abuse in Malaysia
MAZLAN M, SCHOTTENFELD RS, CHAWARSKI MC. ASIA PACIFIC COLUMN: New challenges and opportunities in managing substance abuse in Malaysia. Drug And Alcohol Review 2006, 25: 473-478. PMID: 16939945, DOI: 10.1080/09595230600883354.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStimulant abuseDrug useRelated disordersAgonist maintenance treatmentInjection drug useHealth careHigh HIV prevalenceHeroin-dependent individualsOpiate-dependent patientsSevere drug problemsInfectious disease ratesAgonist medicationsHIV casesMaintenance treatmentHIV prevalenceCountry's health careHeroin abusersMedical treatmentHeroin usersTreatment approachesDrug abusersDrug usersAdult populationDisease ratesSubstance abuse