True account of a

Cannabis Abuser

Drug Details

Drug Effects

Symptoms

Penalties

True account of a

Heroin Abuser

True account of a

Meth Abuser

True Account of a Cannabis Abuser

True Account of a Heroin Abuser

True Account of a Meth Abuser

Marijuana, Pot, Grass, Joints, Ganja, Hashish, Weed

Cannabis comes from the hemp plant. It can come in various forms – ‘loose’ cannabis leaves, compressed blocks, corn cob-shaped, oil, etc.

It contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which affect one’s mood – causing euphoria, and also anxiety, disorientation or paranoia.

Cannabis can affect concentration and memory which weakens the abuser’s ability to learn.

Drug Details
Drug Details
Cannabis comes from the hemp plant. It can come in various forms – ‘loose’ cannabis leaves, compressed blocks, corn cob-shaped, oil, etc.

It contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which affect one’s mood – causing euphoria, and also anxiety, disorientation or paranoia.

Cannabis can affect concentration and memory which weakens the abuser’s ability to learn.
Drug Effects
Drug Effects
Impaired short-term memory, making it difficult to learn and to retain information.

Impaired motor co-ordination, interfering with driving skills and increasing the risk of injuries.

In high dose, can cause paranoia and psychosis

Addiction. The earlier one begins to abuse drugs, the higher the risk of addiction.

Altered brain development. Adults who smoke cannabis regularly during adolescence have impaired neural connectivity (fewer fibres) in specific brain regions.

Cognitive impairment, with lower IQ among those who were frequent users in adolescence

Symptoms of chronic bronchitis

Poor education outcome, with increased likelihood of dropping out of school.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Anxiety

Irritability

Sleeping difficulties

Craving for the drug
Penalties
Penalties
Cannabis is classified as a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Possession or consumption of cannabis:

Up to 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine or BOTH

Illegal traffic, import or export of:

Cannabis of more than 500 grams > May face the death penalty

Cannabis resin of more than 200 grams > May face the death penalty

Cannabis mixture of more than 1,000 grams > May face the death penalty

White, Smack, Junk, Powder, Putih, Medicine, Ubat

Heroin is a powerful and very addictive drug that comes in granular, powder or solution form. Heroin No. 4 is white in colour while Heroin No. 3 is more yellowish.

Heroin abusers feel dull and tired very easily. They cannot work properly as they are not able to concentrate.

"Chasing the Dragon", a common method of abuse used by Heroin abusers here, involves heating the Heroin powder and sniffing the fumes through a rolled note.

Drug Details
Drug Details
Heroin is a powerful and very addictive drug that comes in granular, powder or solution form. Heroin No. 4 is white in colour while Heroin No. 3 is more yellowish.

Heroin abusers feel dull and tired very easily. They cannot work properly as they are not able to concentrate.

"Chasing the Dragon", a common method of abuse used by Heroin abusers here, involves heating the Heroin powder and sniffing the fumes through a rolled note.
Drug Effects
Drug Effects
Lowered heart rate and respiration

Liver, kidney and lung damage

Dull feeling and tiredness

Difficulty in concentrating

Constipation
Symptoms
Symptoms
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Watery eyes and runny nose

Irritable and jittery feelings

Tremors and bodily cramps

Chills and sweating

Diarrhoea and vomiting
Penalties
Penalties
Possession or consumption of Heroin

Up to 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine or BOTH

Illegal traffic, import or export of:

DEATH

'Ice', Glass, Crystal, Speed, 'Quartz', 'Ice Cream', 'Hirropon', 'Ya ba', Shabu or Syabu.

Methamphetamine in its crystallised form is known as methamphetamine hydrochloride. It usually comes in the form of a colourless and odourless crystal that resembles glass fragments or shiny blue-white "rocks" of various sizes. This explains why it is more commonly known as 'Ice' in Singapore.

Methamphetamine also comes in tablet form. In this form, it is also known as 'Crazy Horse Pill' or 'Ya ba'. Most of the 'Ya ba' tablets found in Singapore are embossed with the 'WY' logo and are green or orange in colour.

Methamphetamine is highly addictive and is a strong stimulant. It has a very strong effect on the central nervous system.

Drug Details
Drug Details
Methamphetamine in its crystallised form is known as methamphetamine hydrochloride. It usually comes in the form of a colourless and odourless crystal that resembles glass fragments or shiny blue-white "rocks" of various sizes. This explains why it is more commonly known as 'Ice' in Singapore.

Methamphetamine also comes in tablet form. In this form, it is also known as 'Crazy Horse Pill' or 'Ya ba'. Most of the 'Ya ba' tablets found in Singapore are embossed with the 'WY' logo and are green or orange in colour.

Methamphetamine is highly addictive and is a strong stimulant. It has a very strong effect on the central nervous system.
Drug Effects
Drug Effects
Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion

Strong psychological dependence

Psychosis

Depression

Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer's disease, stroke and epilepsy

Aggression and violent behaviour

Anxiety

Confusion

Insomnia

Auditory hallucinations
Symptoms
Symptoms
Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high blood pressure leading to heart attacks, strokes and death

Liver, kidney and lung damage

Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed

Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked

Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected

Malnutrition, weight loss

Severe tooth decay
Penalties
Penalties
Possession or consumption of methamphetamine:

Up to 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine or BOTH

Manufacture of methamphetamine or any salt of methamphetamine upon conviction is death.

Illegal traffic, import or export of:

Methamphetamine of more than 250 grams > May face the death penalty

Methamphetamine of not less than 167 grams and not more than 250 grams > 30 years or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes

News & Events

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About 5kg Cannabis Seized. Six Arrested.

15 Mar 2019

CNB 11-Day Island-Wide Operation 136 Drug Offenders Arrested

08 Mar 2019

Overview of Singapore’s Drug Situation in 2018

25 Feb 2019

About 1Kg Heroin Seized. Five Arrested.

21 Feb 2019

Launch of anti-drug illustrated book “Captain Drug Buster vs Dr Wacko – The Final Showdown”

Event Start Date: 08 Dec 2018

Event End Date: 08 Dec 2018

Danceworks 2018

Danceworks! 2018

Event Start Date: 07 Jul 2018

Event End Date: 08 Jul 2018

DrugFreeSG Light Up at Marina Bay on 26 June 2018

Event Start Date: 26 Jun 2018

Event End Date: 26 Jun 2018

CNB Community Roadshow

Bedok Town Square (7 & 8 April), 11am to 7pm

Event Start Date: 07 Apr 2018

Event End Date: 08 Apr 2018

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The Drug Buster Academy (DBA) is Central Narcotics Bureau’s (CNB) newest mobile Preventive Drug Education (PDE) outreach platform to youths aged 10 to 18. Designed to provide a hi-tech and futuristic learning experience for youths, visitors will go through a learning experience on the dangers and consequences of drugs and inhalant abuse. At the end of the learning experience, visitors will graduate as ‘Drug Busters’ to help keep Singapore drug-free.

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