Help for Nicotine and Vape Addiction, and Extent of Manufacture and Surrender of Etomidate-laced Vapes in Singapore

Debated in Parliament on 22 Sep 2025.

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Concerns were raised about the increasing number of youths vaping and the need for rehabilitative programs and support to address nicotine addiction and peer pressure.
Questions were posed regarding the effectiveness of the Health Promotion Board's QuitLine and other agencies in helping individuals quit vaping, particularly with etomidate-laced products.
The government was asked to assess the risks associated with manufacturing etomidate and its analogues in Singapore and to consider phasing out etomidate in medical use.
There was inquiry into the number of vapes disposed of that contained etomidate and whether individuals surrendering such vapes would continue to face no penalties.
The Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health provided responses to these inquiries in a previous parliamentary session.

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what rehabilitative programmes or counselling support are in place to help youths address nicotine addiction and peer pressure, amid growing number of youths caught vaping; (b) how does the Ministry work with schools, parents, and community partners to prevent recidivism; and (c) whether there are plans to expand early intervention and diversionary programmes to guide youths away from vaping.

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Concerns were raised about the increasing number of youths vaping and the need for rehabilitative programs and support to address nicotine addiction and peer pressure.
Questions were posed regarding the effectiveness of the Health Promotion Board's QuitLine and other agencies in helping individuals quit vaping, particularly with etomidate-laced products.
The government was asked to assess the risks associated with manufacturing etomidate and its analogues in Singapore and to consider phasing out etomidate in medical use.
There was inquiry into the number of vapes disposed of that contained etomidate and whether individuals surrendering such vapes would continue to face no penalties.
The Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health provided responses to these inquiries in a previous parliamentary session.

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Help for Nicotine and Vape Addiction, and Extent of Manufacture and Surrender of Etomidate-laced Vapes in Singapore

Debated in Parliament on 22 Sep 2025.

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Concerns were raised about the increasing number of youths vaping and the need for rehabilitative programs and support to address nicotine addiction and peer pressure.
Questions were posed regarding the effectiveness of the Health Promotion Board's QuitLine and other agencies in helping individuals quit vaping, particularly with etomidate-laced products.
The government was asked to assess the risks associated with manufacturing etomidate and its analogues in Singapore and to consider phasing out etomidate in medical use.
There was inquiry into the number of vapes disposed of that contained etomidate and whether individuals surrendering such vapes would continue to face no penalties.
The Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health provided responses to these inquiries in a previous parliamentary session.

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

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Concerns were raised about the increasing number of youths vaping and the need for rehabilitative programs and support to address nicotine addiction and peer pressure.
Questions were posed regarding the effectiveness of the Health Promotion Board's QuitLine and other agencies in helping individuals quit vaping, particularly with etomidate-laced products.
The government was asked to assess the risks associated with manufacturing etomidate and its analogues in Singapore and to consider phasing out etomidate in medical use.
There was inquiry into the number of vapes disposed of that contained etomidate and whether individuals surrendering such vapes would continue to face no penalties.
The Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health provided responses to these inquiries in a previous parliamentary session.

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