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.

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  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.

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  Drug Effects

  • Lowered heart rate and respiration
  • Liver, kidney and lung damage
  • Dull feeling and tiredness
  • Difficulty in concentrating
  • Constipation

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  Symptoms

  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Watery eyes and runny nose
  • Irritable and jittery feelings
  • Tremors and bodily cramps
  • Chills and sweating
  • Diarrhoea and vomiting

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  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

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'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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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

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