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Consumption of controlled drugs

outside Singapore

It is an offence for citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents to consume drugs in Singapore and overseas.
Consumption of a controlled drug (e.g. 'Ice', heroin and cannabis) is an offence and a person will face imprisonment of a minimum of 1 year and up to 10 years, or a fine not exceeding S$20,000, or both.

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Advisory on the abuse, possession, sale and importation of

cannabis and cannabis products

Cannabis and its derivatives are listed as Class 'A' controlled drugs in the First Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA).
The consumption, possession, trafficking, import or export of any controlled drug (including cannabis) is an offence under the MDA.
Any products derived from the cannabis sativa plant, its seeds or hemp derivatives can contain controlled drugs such as THC despite the product labels indicating otherwise.

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Cannabis Advisory

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

Cannabis comes from any part of a plant of the genus Cannabis. 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.

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Cannabis comes from any part of a plant of the genus Cannabis. 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.

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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 Heroin:

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.

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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.
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

Spice, K2, Bath Salts, Kronic, Bromo-Dragonfly, Mushroom, Synthetic Weed

New psychoactive substances (NPS) refer to substances that mimic the effects of other controlled drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine, Ecstasy, methamphetamine or heroin. NPS are produced by introducing slight modifications to the chemical structures of existing NPS and controlled drugs to create new variations that are not yet controlled.

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Globally, NPS are proliferating at an unprecedented rate, due to the ease of modifying the chemical structures of substances to create new compounds with psychoactive effects.

NPS are illicit in nature, and are known to be abused recreationally, clandestinely manufactured and associated with overdose fatalities or adverse reactions. There is generally a lack of information regarding their pharmacological effects and toxicities.

Most synthetic NPS identified globally in the last decade are stimulants followed by synthetic cannabinoids and hallucinogens. NPS with opioid effects, which include fentanyl analogues and new chemical classes of synthetic opioids which are particularly harmful, has seen a significant increase in recent years.

Singapore regularly reviews its strategies to improve the detection and regulation of NPS. This includes the regular listing of NPS that have emerged in the global market that have no licit uses. A significant proportion of the NPS reported overseas are already currently controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Drug Effects
Drug Effects
NPS have unknown, dangerous toxicology effects and are as addictive and harmful as controlled drugs. Abuse can lead to:

Severe intoxications¹

Severe toxic reaction leading to death²

Paranoia³

Hallucinations^4,5

Adverse cardiovascular problems⁶

Renal failure⁷

Seizures^8,9

^1,2UNODC leaflet on NPS³US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration "Drugs of Abuse", 2011 report⁴The Challenge of NPS, UNODC Global Smart Programme 2013⁵US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration "Drugs of Abuse", 2011 report⁶The Challenge of NPS, UNODC Global Smart Programme 2013⁷The Challenge of NPS, UNODC Global Smart Programme 2013⁸Perspectives on drugs - Synthetic cannabinoids in Europe, by European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction⁹The Challenge of NPS, UNODC Global Smart Programme 2013
Symptoms
Symptoms
The abuse of NPS shares several similar symptoms to the abuse of common controlled drugs such as cannabis, heroin and methamphetamine, and it may vary depending on the specific NPS. Some common symptoms may include:

Anxiety

Irritability

Sleeping Difficulties

Drug Cravings

Insomnia

Watery eyes and runny nose

Tremors and bodily cramps

Irritable and jittery feelings

Chills and sweating

Diarrhoea and vomitting, amongst others
Penalties
Penalties
Possession or consumption of NPS listed as a Class A drug in the First Schedule of the MDA:

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

Illegal traffic, import or export of NPS listed as a Class A drug in the First Schedule of the MDA:

Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment with 5 strokes of the cane.

Illegal manufacture of NPS listed as a Class A drug in the First Schedule of the MDA:

Minimum of 10 years of imprisonment with 5 strokes of the cane.

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