KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- From financial and economic instability, to mental health disorders, the consequences of the lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, are numerous. One of the often-overlooked consequences, is addiction problematics, which have been on the rise in Malaysia since the implementation of the movement control order.
One Malaysian organization, namely Solace Asia Sdn Bhd, on the frontline of the war against drug and alcohol addiction in Malaysia since 2014, is currently observing a spike in the number of requests for help and support by those afflicted by addiction, be it substance or behavioral.
Originally headquartered in Kota Kinabalu under the name of Solace Sabah, to cater to the increasing demand for addiction rehab services in peninsular Malaysia, in October 2019 the organization has relocated its facility to Kuala Lumpur and rebranded itself under the new name of Solace Asia.
As an essential healthcare provider, the facility has remained operational during the lockdown in support of those suffering from addiction and other co-occurring mental health disorders and its currently still accepting clients on a weekly basis.
Headed by Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam, CEO & Clinical Director of Solace Asia, since the announcement of the soft landing of the movement control order, the organization has observed a 50% increase in enquiries for drug and alcohol addiction treatment, a 70% increase in stimulant-based treatment related to psychotic episodes as a result of amphetamine, methamphetamine (also known as ice, syabu, crystal) abuse.
As for behavioral, such as gambling addictions, sex addictions and internet or gaming addictions, Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam added that Solace is already seeing a 30 - 50% increase in enquiries seeking addiction treatment, encouraging anyone experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders to take actions before one’s health conditions declines further.
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