VAPING DANGER: A HIDDEN THREAT AMONG MALAYSIA’S YOUTH

Author: Muhamad Hafiz Harun ¹ ; Norsiah Ali ² ; Saravanan Mahendra ³ ; Masseni Abd Aziz ⁴
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1. Peringgit Health Clinic, Jalan Pantai Peringgit, Melaka, Malaysia.
2. Masjid Tanah Health Clinic, Jalan Besar Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia.
3. Seremban Health Clinic, Jalan Rasah, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
4. Durian Tunggal Health Clinic, Jalan Padang Keladi, Durian Tunggal, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia.
Publication Type:Letter
Keywords: Vaping; Drug; Mushroom
From:Malaysian Family Physician 2025;20(1):1-3
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: VAPING DANGER: A HIDDEN THREAT AMONG MALAYSIA’S YOUTH:Over the past few years, there has been a rising trend of young adult vapers presenting to health clinics across Malaysia with signs and symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, eye redness, abnormal behaviours and seizures. Publishing this case aims to raise awareness among primary care doctors regarding the latest trends in substance use among Malaysian young adults and school-aged teenagers. Without prior experience in managing addiction cases or a high index of suspicion for substance use, such cases are at risk of being misdiagnosed and mistreated, especially since many new psychoactive substances (NPSs) cannot be detected with standard urine drug test kits.
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