The Phases Before, During, and After Becoming a Drug Abuser: Are They Interrelated?

This paper focuses on the issue of women’s involvement with drug abuse in Malaysia. The involvement with drug abuse is much more common among men; however, understanding women’s participation in drug use is critical, as it is increasing year-on-year. In this study, the researchers aim to understand the factors that contribute towards the involvement of women in drugs and the effectiveness of treatments provided by drug rehabilitation centers in order to help clients to stay sober. It is vital that this issue be curbed, as it will create a butterfly effect. This is because it not only impacts the individuals themselves, but also the community. Additionally, the situation becomes more critical as the opportunity for women drug abusers to be treated is quite limited compared to the opportunities given to men. Hence, this research finds that it is important to understand the phases before, during, and after becoming a drug abuser as it will also help to determine the effectiveness of the treatment and mitigate the tendency of women drug users to relapse.