Methplagued Thailand assists study on addiction, genetics

By The Nation

Thailand has the highest number of methamphetamine addicts in the world, says Department of Medical Services (DMS) deputy directorgeneral Dr Boonruang Trairuangworawat.

"It is the main reason Thailand has been recruited to join largescale research designed to determine whether there are any relationships between genetics and drug addiction," Boonruang said yesterday.

He disclosed the information at an academic seminar at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani complex titled "Update on Addiction".

Boonruang said Chulalongkorn University and the Thanyarak Institute had joined the United States' Yale University in conducting the research in various countries including Thailand, the United States and Australia.

In Thailand, more than 500 teenagers between 15 and 19 years old have voluntarily participated in the research, which is now in its third year and in its second phase.

"In all, we have three phases," Boonruang said, adding that the research findings would help prevent the spread of drug addiction.

He said the drug scourge in Thailand continued. Last year, there were 120,000 drug addicts seeking treatment.

In the first seven months of this year, the number has already soared to 100,000. Of these drug abusers, 32 per cent are aged between 15 and 19 years. The youngest abuser to come forward is just 12 years old.

Boonruang said: "Most of them have consumed methamphetamine, marijuana and ice," or crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride.

-- The Nation 2010-07-15

'number of methamphetamine addicts in the world'

'conducting the research in various countries including Thailand, the United States and Australia'

Is the world various countries?

The factors are work inviornments, unemployment, boredom, and the monetary value of the product as a result of prohibition. Looking into genetics is like asking what race of people like sex the most.

'bernie66' date='2010-07-15 09:09' timestamp='1279159768' post='3750191']

The factors are work inviornments, unemployment, boredom, and the monetary value of the product as a result of prohibition. Looking into genetics is like asking what race of people like sex the most.

There was a study done on sex not too long ago , I was surprised that Asia was shown amongst the lowest , for Thailand as I recall , it said only 16% of females actualy enjoy sex , perhaps why prostitution is so popular amongst Thai men .

The factors are work inviornments, unemployment, boredom, and the monetary value of the product as a result of prohibition. Looking into genetics is like asking what race of people like sex the most.

Genetics does play a major role and should not be over looked. Look at the Native American story to understand how one group of people can so grossly effected. There are many other factors that come into play but genetics should not be ignored.

The factors are work inviornments, unemployment, boredom, and the monetary value of the product as a result of prohibition. Looking into genetics is like asking what race of people like sex the most.

The race that like sex the most is 'Farang' We're all sex mad.