The drug epidemic taking over parts of Southeast Asia

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The drug epidemic taking over parts of Southeast Asia

Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia are witnessing a surge in the use of yaba, a methamphetamine nicknamed "crazy medicine."

Sky’s Cordelia Lynch reports from Thailand to uncover why the drug is so widely used in the region.

WARNING: This report contains images of people vomiting.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/inside-the-monastery-where-crazy-medicine-addicts-drink-secret-potion-to-detox-13406685

#thailand #southeastasia #drugs #warondrugs #skynews

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Date: August 5, 2025