STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 01, 2022 • 2 min read
Editorial Drug rehab, traditional markets, charcoal culture
By Nasa Dip • Oct 01, 2022
Vietnam's draconian rehab centres, Cambodia's modernising markets, Malaysia's enduring charcoal industry
rehabilitation
STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 30, 2022 • 10 min read
Drug rehabilitation Fuelled by meth addiction, Vietnam’s drug-treatment centres are rife with abuse
By Govi Snell • Sep 30, 2022
Despite international pressure, forced labour and beating are still common at government-run rehab facilities
STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 14, 2016 • 9 min read
Security Is Malaysia a world leader in the deradicalisation of Islamist miltants?
By Daniel Besant • Jan 14, 2016
Malaysia claims great success in deradicalisation and is offering its expertise to other nations. But questions remain over the scope of the programme’s achievements and the legislation that underpins it
STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 27, 2015 • 7 min read
Traditional detox The urge to purge
By Nathan A. Thompson • Jun 27, 2015
At one Thai temple, Wat Thamkrabok, herbal remedies, steam baths and vomiting are all part of the daily routine for recovering addicts
May 29, 2014 • 8 min read
Rehab Jail
The damage done
In Kachin State two battles are raging. While a bloody war with government troops continues, widespread drug addiction is proving just as destructive
By Carlos Sardiña Galache • May 29, 2014