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ATS-related treatment in East and South-East Asia

Methamphetamine and other ATS remain the leading substances for which people seek drug treatment in East and South-East Asia.

  • The number of people receiving treatment for ATS use, mainly methamphetamine, has remained stable or declined in the majority of reporting countries – with the exception of Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia.
  • Because national definitions, data collection methods and data coverage vary widely across the region, caution should be exercised when directly comparing countries.