BINTULU: The adverse effects of synthetic drugs on mental health and behaviour should not be underestimated.
Therefore, Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming emphasised the need for early monitoring measures and continuous education in schools.
According to him, the use of synthetic drugs can cause permanent brain damage and is linked to some criminal cases involving perpetrators who suffer from mental disorders.
“The effects of synthetic drugs not only damage the body but can also trigger extreme behavioral changes and serious mental health issues,” he said.
He made these remarks while officiating at the Anti-Drug Awareness lecture programme and launch of the Anti-Drug sign organised by the Bintulu District Chinese Community Leaders Committee at Li-Hua Hotel here today.
Pang added that students involved in drug abuse often exhibit early signs such as skipping school, declining academic performance, red eyes, and lethargy in class.
He explained that awareness activities carried out through talks and exhibitions in schools are important steps to educate young people about the dangers of drugs.
“These lectures and exhibition programmes are crucial for enhancing students’ knowledge and helping teachers and parents detect early signs of drug involvement,” Pang reiterated.
As an additional effort to prevent the spread of these issues in the community, awareness signs about the dangers of drugs have been launched at the Bintulu Bus Terminal to guide the public.
He hopes that this initiative will help the community become more aware and support the drug prevention efforts actively implemented in the Bintulu district.
