90-day UN-funded rehab program DARE in Thailand helps young Myanmar refugees with drug addiction due to war and coup.

A rehabilitation program in Thailand, called DARE, is aiding young refugees from Myanmar grappling with drug addiction stemming from the civil war and the 2021 military coup. Funded by the UN and other agencies, DARE offers a 90-day treatment involving acupuncture, massages, and yoga, claiming a 60% success rate. The ongoing conflict has exacerbated drug availability, particularly methamphetamine, in refugee camps, creating a dire situation for displaced youth.

October 29, 2024
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