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Drug consumption

South Korea designates general anaesthetic etomidate as narcotic following abuse cases

Under the new classification, all products containing etomidate will be subject to mandatory tracking.
Under the new classification, all products containing etomidate will be subject to mandatory tracking.

Reformative training for young man who sold vapes to students, consumed meth

On Oct 23, 2023, Health Sciences Authority officers searched his home and found five e-cigarettes, which were meant for sale.
On Oct 23, 2023, Health Sciences Authority officers searched his home and found five e-cigarettes, which were meant for sale.

Malaysia boy dies, two brothers in critical condition after mother allegedly gave them drugs

The eldest son, aged 11, has died.
The eldest son, aged 11, has died.

More young and female drug abusers arrested in 2025, including a 12-year-old: CNB

Figures released on Feb 10 by the Central Narcotics Bureau showed that half of the 1,165 new drug abusers arrested in 2025 were below the age of 30 years old.
Figures released on Feb 10 by the Central Narcotics Bureau showed that half of the 1,165 new drug abusers arrested in 2025 were below the age of 30 years old.

99 arrested in islandwide anti-drug raids, over $38k worth of drugs seized

A suspected drug offender arrested in CNB's islandwide raids from Feb 2 to 6.
A suspected drug offender arrested in CNB's islandwide raids from Feb 2 to 6.

‘It’s no laughing matter’: Culinary gas becomes deadly party trend in Indonesia

Police found a canister of nitrous oxide in Ms Lula Lahfah's flat after her death. Whip Pink, the Indonesian brand behind the canisters, is managed by PT Suplaindo Sukses Sejahtera.
Police found a canister of nitrous oxide in Ms Lula Lahfah's flat after her death. Whip Pink, the Indonesian brand behind the canisters, is managed by PT Suplaindo Sukses Sejahtera.

Former French senator convicted of drugging a colleague, intending to assault her

Former French senator Joel Guerriau received a four-year jail sentence, with 30 months suspended, and a five-year electoral ban.
Former French senator Joel Guerriau received a four-year jail sentence, with 30 months suspended, and a five-year electoral ban.

2 young first-time drug users died after using Ice at home in 2025; police rule out foul play

In a Coroner’s Inquiry on Jan 20, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said the incident was tragic given their young ages.
In a Coroner’s Inquiry on Jan 20, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said the incident was tragic given their young ages.

Myanmar junta claims capture of giant jungle meth labs

A Myanmar soldier guards a methamphetamine lab captured by the military near Namlan in Shan State on Jan 14.
A Myanmar soldier guards a methamphetamine lab captured by the military near Namlan in Shan State on Jan 14.

Thai FDA seeks to tighten controls on GLP-1 ‘slimming pens’, proposing special controlled-drug status

Thailand’s FDA is seeking to reclassify GLP-1 weight-loss injection pens as a special controlled drug, limiting sales to pharmacies with a doctor’s prescription amid misuse online.
Thailand’s FDA is seeking to reclassify GLP-1 weight-loss injection pens as a special controlled drug, limiting sales to pharmacies with a doctor’s prescription amid misuse online.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.