Drug consumption

Tiger Woods allowed to leave US for ‘intensive’ treatment programme

Feb 17, 2026; Pacific Palisades, CA, USA; Genesis Invitational tournament host Tiger Woods speaks to the media during a press conference at Riviera Country Club. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Over $2 million worth of drugs seized at Singapore’s land checkpoints; 2 men arrested

A total of 25 bundles believed to contain controlled drugs were found.

Singapore will maintain tough stance against drug abuse despite criticism: Shanmugam

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, with (from left) MHA senior principal psychologist Jasmin Kaur; MHA chief psychologist Majeed Khader; and MHA lead psychologist Leung Chi Ching on March 12.

Myanmar civil war drives drugs epidemic in Thai hills

Lahu men taking part in a traditional religious cleansing ceremony in the village of Mae Haeng in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district on Dec 10, 2025.

New vape laws mooted to raise fines to $10k for users, $200k for sellers, $300k for smugglers

Generic photo of an anti vape poster taken at Choa Chu Kang bus interchange on Oct 12, 2025.

New US military-led group aided Mexico’s hunt for ‘El Mencho’ cartel boss

A vehicle burns after members of organised crime carried out roadblocks and burned down some businesses following a military operation against Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera.

Indonesia’s narcotics agency calls for full vape ban over drug abuse risk

.Of 341 e-cigarette liquid samples tested over the past few months, at least 11 were found to contain synthetic cannabinoids.

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Connect before you correct: How to talk to teens about drugs without pushing them away

Illustration of parent and teen talking to each other

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.

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.

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