On The Road Again

This booklet, written by staff of drop-in centres and drug-user organisations that manage drug addicts, reflects the street experiences in Malaysia. By sharing these experiences and providing ideas for addressing drug use, the booklet aims to reverse the growth of HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. The booklet highlights the issues that exist for the many drug users that live on the street and offers information on ways to help them.

The publisher, Pelangi Community Foundation, was initiated by a small group of individuals who decided to do something about a specific marginalised group in particular need. The Foundation is a home for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who are rejected by family and society. The Foundation ensures that necessary treatment is administered and also ensures follow-up treatment with doctors and hospitals. PLWHA are given a clean and hygienic place to stay and nutritional food to assist in the recovery process. Pelangi also provides home nursing care, Methadone treatment and runs a Positive Muslim Support group. The shelter is provided for a period, depending on clients' needs, their progression in health status and the social reintegration process.