Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia

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Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia

The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of the addictive behavior changes experienced by former drug users. This qualitative study draws on in-depth interviews and guided life narratives of eight ex-drug users (2 female; 6 male). The findings indicate that informants first ex...

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Main Authors:	Hamsan, Hanina H., Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa, Tang, Sui Sum, Mohd. Khir, Azlina, Abdullah, Haslinda, Borhan, Nik Ahmad Sufian, Sadiron, Nazira
Format:	Article
Published:	Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2022
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100639/

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