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The scope of Southeast Asia's meth epidemic demands international coordination. All regional countries—China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and others—have shifted their primary drug concerns from heroin to methamphetamine. This transition reflects changing trafficking routes and the globalization of illicit chemical production.
Controlling precursor chemicals, such as pseudoephedrine and P2P, is crucial. These substances are often used for legitimate industrial and pharmaceutical purposes but are diverted for clandestine drug manufacturing. Despite controls, the volume of meth produced in the region continues to grow, demonstrating the need for stronger enforcement and regional collaboration.