{"id":2200993,"date":"2023-05-12T18:48:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T09:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2200993"},"modified":"2023-11-20T18:01:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T09:01:28","slug":"why-more-young-south-koreans-are-grappling-with-drug-abuse-and-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/05\/why-more-young-south-koreans-are-grappling-with-drug-abuse-and-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Why more young South Koreans are grappling with drug abuse and addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea is <\/span>tightening<\/span><\/a> its sentencing guidelines for drug offenses against children after a series of reported incidents involving drinks laced with methamphetamine being given to students last month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drug dealers may now face the death penalty for particularly egregious offenses under the new changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

But experts tell <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> that the ROK\u2019s anti-drug policy, which mostly focuses on law enforcement, is insufficient and ignores rehabilitation initiatives or educational reforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Demand for narcotics has never been higher In South Korea. Drug-related activities, from trafficking to consumption, have surged over the past decade, increasingly exposing young people to drugs. Import data <\/span>reveals<\/span><\/a> a stark 757% increase in narcotics brought into the country from 2020 to 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTeenagers and young adults are more susceptible to drug addictions than grown adults,\u201d said Park Seong-su, a professor at Semyung University.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYoung adults in their 20s account for about two-thirds of the total cases, and the cases involving teenagers have been steadily increasing over the past five years,\u201d Park said. \u201cThere is something profoundly wrong with this situation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>total number<\/span><\/a> of drug abuse offenders in the first two months of this year reached 2,600, marking a 32.8% year-on-year increase in drug offenses, with a significant proportion attributed to young adults.<\/span><\/p>\n

This apparently included the three young adults that were handing out meth-laced bottled drinks to school-aged children and triggered the new sentencing guidelines for drug violations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The suspects apparently marketed the beverage as a brain-enhancing tonic called \u201cMega ADHD\u201d in a <\/span>neighborhood of Seoul<\/span><\/a> infamous for its cram schools and academic competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The situation came to light when the suspects <\/span>demanded<\/span><\/a> money from the victims under the threat of reporting them to the police for drug use.<\/span><\/p>\n

This incident underscores the issues in South Korea\u2019s narcotics monitoring system and the risks posed to teenagers in South Korea, as well as the new challenges that technology presents to law enforcement as they try to reverse the growing demand for illegal substances in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

THE KIDS AREN\u2019T ALL RIGHT<\/b><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s younger generation, grappling with formidable levels of stress from an early age, faces high chances of suffering from depression and anxiety, which may lead to drug abuse, a study <\/span>revealed<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In South Korea’s high-pressure society, <\/span>academic achievement<\/span><\/a> is often seen as non-negotiable. This relentless academic pressure can lead to intense stress and anxiety among young people and, in some cases, even precipitate depressive disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it\u2019s easier than ever to secure temporary relief from these stressors. South Korea has one of the <\/span>highest smartphone use rates<\/span><\/a> in the world, putting <\/span>encrypted messaging<\/span><\/a> and payment apps just a few taps away for any teen with internet access.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Park from Semyung University said that the current surge in drug abuse is a reaction to the rising levels of depression and anxiety prevalent in South Korean society. He stressed that in certain cases, the absence of sufficient parental supervision could inadvertently foster a casual attitude towards drug use.<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>recent survey<\/span><\/a> from the Ministry of Education revealed that approximately three in every 10 South Korean students reported experiencing depression and anxiety. This represents a substantial increase from the previous year\u2019s figures.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the strains on South Korea\u2019s youth are not confined to the academic arena. The country\u2019s economic slowdown has <\/span>dampened job growth<\/span><\/a>, further exacerbating the financial challenges young people face.<\/span><\/p>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic has also added another layer of stress. Although the Yoon administration recently <\/span>lifted<\/span><\/a> almost all COVID-19 restrictions, the measures previously implemented to curb the virus\u2019s spread, such as quarantine mandates and remote learning or work, have resulted in a pervasive sense of social isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>report<\/span><\/a> by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, a think tank focusing on health and welfare policies, found that feelings of loneliness and isolation have intensified among the country\u2019s youth.<\/span><\/p>\n

These factors collectively contribute to a disconcerting statistic: suicide is now the <\/span>leading cause of death<\/span><\/a> among South Koreans aged 10 to 30. Moreover, the ROK bears the dubious distinction of having <\/span>the highest suicide rate<\/span><\/a> among the 38 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Statistics of the percentage of South Korean students who felt depressed in 2022, the main cause of death among South Koreans aged 10-30 in 2021, and the suicide rate in South Korea 2021, data from the Ministry of Education and Statistics Korea | Image: Korea Pro<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

IF ALL YOU HAVE IS A HAMMER<\/b><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, drugs have increasingly become affordable, accessible and widespread across all age groups in South Korea. However, the crux of the issue may lie in a combination of a lack of awareness and the societal stigma associated with drug abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kim Jae-hwan, a professor at Jangshin University and a seasoned addiction therapist at the Korean Association Against Drug Abuse (KAADA), shared with <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> that some adolescents may end up in drug rehabilitation centers due to addictions originating from seemingly harmless substances such as weight-loss supplements or sleep-inducing pills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Victims often delay seeking help due to the fear or embarrassment associated with drug abuse, however.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur society frequently vilifies individuals embroiled in drug-related offenses, derogatorily labeling them as \u2018junkies\u2019 or \u2018druggies.\u2019\u201d Kim said. \u201cSociety needs to shift from criminalizing drug offenders to recognizing addiction as a disease that requires medical intervention.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Yoon Suk-yeol administration has taken a tough stance on drug-related issues, <\/span>pledging<\/span><\/a> to intensify crackdowns on drug trafficking through amplified enforcement, surveillance and education. But authorities appear to have been caught off guard by <\/span>the recent surge<\/span><\/a> in drug abuse cases, leaving few resources available for those suffering from addiction to receive clinical treatment and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The South Korean government officially <\/span>declared<\/span><\/a> its war on drugs in late April and plans to augment next year\u2019s budget to bolster narcotics investigations.<\/span><\/p>\n

A series of <\/span>legal amendments<\/span><\/a> underpinning the government\u2019s anti-drug policy has amplified penalties for drug offenses involving minors. These even extend to permitting capital punishment for individuals found guilty of trading drugs with this demographic.<\/span><\/p>\n

TIP OF THE ICEBERG<\/b><\/p>\n

The Seoul city government <\/span>estimates<\/span><\/a> that there are approximately 130,000 drug abusers in the city. However, it\u2019s suspected that the actual prevalence of drug abuse could be far higher.<\/span><\/p>\n

Park, citing <\/span>his own research<\/span><\/a> on the matter, suggests that the true extent of the problem could be almost 10 times the reported figure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both Park and Kim stress the importance of law enforcement in curbing drug abuse but argue that the government needs to shift its attention towards initiatives like professional training for medical personnel, destigmatizing addiction, broadening access to rehabilitation and educating parents and schools about drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Park points out the limitations of punitive measures, stating, \u201cDrug crimes exhibit a notably higher recidivism rate than offenses such as murder or robbery, suggesting that punitive measures alone are insufficient.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While the government plans to increase the police workforce as part of its drug control policy, many rehabilitation and support centers are grappling with staffing shortages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCurrently, South Korea has only a limited number of medical facilities staffed by properly trained experts,\u201d Kim explained.\u201cThe center where I work, which serves the entire Yeongnam region, employs only two staff members.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He adds that the patient-to-doctor ratio is spiraling out of control, further underscoring the severity of the situation. So long as the government remains hyperfocused on crime and punishment, however, it\u2019s unclear how it will resolve the demand side of the equation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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