# Women in Kelantan face drug use rise

> Partner influence drives Kelantan women into drug use as coping mechanism.
- Title: Women in Kelantan face drug use rise · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Partner influence drives Kelantan women into drug use as coping mechanism. Women in Kelantan increasingly use drugs for stress relief after partner-related…
- Keywords: kelantan, aadk, drug use, amphetamines, women, marital conflict, recovery program, news, world, face, drug, use
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/life/2026/09/21/flatten-the-stomach-boost-energy-how-women-in-kelantan-are-being-drawn-into-drug-use/235850
- Published: 2026-09-21T07:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: kelantan, aadk, drug use, amphetamines, women, marital conflict, recovery program, news, world
## Partner influence drives drug use
The National Anti-Drugs Agency reports a rise in drug addiction among women in Kelantan, with 598 cases compared to 526 the previous year.

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## Life stress triggers drug use
Women use drugs to cope with emotional pain from marital conflicts and psychological manipulation by partners.
## Amphetamine use for weight and energy
Women believe stimulant drugs flatten stomachs after childbirth and provide extra energy for household chores.
## High-risk family environment
Women in families where a partner uses drugs face higher risk of involvement in drug abuse.
## Most common drugs and users
Amphetamine-Type Stimulants affected 557 women aged 19-39, the highest group for drug abuse cases.
## Recovery program success
The AADK's Community-Based Treatment program achieved 76.4% recovery for female clients in Kelantan last year.
## Long-term recovery support
Family involvement and community support help women maintain recovery after leaving the program.
## Key takeaway

Women in Kelantan increasingly use drugs for stress relief after partner-related conflicts, with 598 cases reported last year.