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Drug consumption

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova gets 4-year ban for refusing doping test

Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova in action during her fourth round match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in August 2025.
Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova in action during her fourth round match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in August 2025.

Elite student club leader in South Korea convicted of drug distribution

Photos used as evidence show students using illegal drugs at a hotel and a theme park.
Photos used as evidence show students using illegal drugs at a hotel and a theme park.

Emergency doctor warns of risk to road users amid reports of accidents involving drug abuse

Several reported traffic accidents in the last 16 months have been found to involve the use of drugs, including an incident in Punggol on May 13, 2025.
Several reported traffic accidents in the last 16 months have been found to involve the use of drugs, including an incident in Punggol on May 13, 2025.

15-year-old among 76 people arrested for suspected drug offences in Singapore

More than $7,000 worth of drugs were seized in an anti-drug operation from June 15 to 19.
More than $7,000 worth of drugs were seized in an anti-drug operation from June 15 to 19.

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

The justices upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge against Ali Hemani, who was a regular marijuana user.
The justices upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge against Ali Hemani, who was a regular marijuana user.

Yishun rubbish chute crash: Driver allegedly under influence of meth

Police said the 32-year-old man had hit a nearby parked car before crashing into the void deck of Block 150 Yishun Street 11 on June 6.
Police said the 32-year-old man had hit a nearby parked car before crashing into the void deck of Block 150 Yishun Street 11 on June 6.

The most powerful anti-drug message may start at the dinner table

Youths likely encounter drug references long before most parents imagine they do, say the writers. Can their parents get to them first?
Youths likely encounter drug references long before most parents imagine they do, say the writers. Can their parents get to them first?

16-year-old among 78 arrested in anti-drug operation; over $200,000 worth of drugs seized

An assortment of drugs seized from the operation in Ang Mo Kio.
An assortment of drugs seized from the operation in Ang Mo Kio.

Nigeria busts meth cartel in largest seizure, arrests kingpin

Two more Thai railway employees test positive for drugs after fatal train crash

The fatal crash prompted Thai authorities to review safety measures across multiple areas, especially drug prevention and monitoring among staff whose duties directly affect public safety.
The fatal crash prompted Thai authorities to review safety measures across multiple areas, especially drug prevention and monitoring among staff whose duties directly affect public safety.

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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.