February Blog

Student Drug Abuse Survey, Hong Kong
Feb 28, 2010

On February 25, 2010 Mr Ambrose S K Lee, announced at a press conference the results of the 2008-09 "Survey of Drug Use Among Students." With some alarming but expected trends. The survey was put out to approximately 20% of the students in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.

4.3% of students indicated that they had abused drugs. There drugs of choice, ketamine, cannabis, inhalants, and cough medicine.

Mr. Lee stated, the youth drug abuse problem has not reached a totally unbridled stage as seen in some advanced societies and is confident that Hong Kong can foster a healthy and drug free environment for students.

To tackle the issue they have proposed a $3 billion capital injection into the Beat Drugs Fund. Which would be used for developing 4 new counseling centres, strengthening youth outreach programmes, anti drug publicity work, increased policing, and increasing the capacity of drug treatment centres for youth.

Law enforcement agencies maintain a zero tolerance policy towards illicit drugs and drug traffickers in Hong Kong.

If some of the proposed actions are acted upon it could significantly help with the increase in youth drug abuse that Hong Kong is experiencing. Lets hope it is not just another survey that warrants a press release then is soon forgotten.

Focusing more on awareness and treatment not punishment, is the way forward.

Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Hong Kong
Feb 17, 2010

With the stressful lifestyle in Hong Kong it is easy for someone to become dependant on substances. Many people I talk to tell me how easy it is to obtain most drugs in the city. Alcohol is also a major issue and with the lifestyle in Hong Kong it is very common to go for a few drinks at lunch and end most days in a pub. If you are finding you are spending more time drinking and it is starting to cause problems in your life, maybe you should consider giving the experts at Channah a call so we can talk about what can be done. Hong Kong is only a short flight away and someone can be waiting at the airport to greet you on arrival.

Drug Abuse Hong Kong
Feb 3, 2010

Reading statistics about drug abuse in Hong Kong on the rise it does not look good for the future of the city. With very few services available and few places to turn when a person in Hong Kong is in the grip of active addition. With only one private drug rehabilitation centre in Hong Kong many people are turning to a more discreet option and coming to Channah in Thailand do deal with there drug addiction. At Channah we treat English speaking drug and alcohol clients in an environment that is conductive to change and recovery. With excellent travel connections, Channah is filling to gap for drug rehabilitation in Hong Kong since we are only a short flight away. For a more confidential and discrete option to dealing with your drug addiction consider coming to Channah for rehabilitation. Most people do not require a visa to come to Channah for up to 30 days. With only one drug rehab in Hong Kong, Thailand is a convenient alternative during this difficult time.

Drug Rehab Hong Kong
Feb. 1, 2010

With the number of clients coming to Channah form Honk Kong for Drug rehab and Alcohol rehabilitation I though I should write something directly for them. For less then $2,400 Honk Kong dollars ($250 US) you can take the easy 2 hour and 50 minute direct flight. If you shop around you should be able to get an even better deal then that. Once you arrive at the airport from Hong Kong we will greet you there and you will be driven to the centre from that point. You could easily leave Hong Kong in the morning and be at the drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation centre for lunch.

Since we have had a large number of clients coming from Hong Kong we have an excellent after care network all ready set up to help make a seamless transition form drug rehab in Thailand to aftercare for your drug addition in Honk Kong.

If you are travelling on a Hong Kong passport you do not need a visa to do a 28-day drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation programme at Channah. Other passports please check with us but most western countries get a 30-day visa on arrival. If you are in Hong Kong and thinking about a drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation programme think of Channah here in Thailand as you first choice for the services you require.

For alcohol rehabilitation in Honk Kong it is absolutely no different. A quick flight, and easy visa, and you are in the alcohol detox and rehabilitation programme the same day.