Latest figures from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) show that one in two new drug abusers arrested in 2025 was under the age of 30. Meanwhile, the number of new abusers below 20 rose by 22%, with the youngest drug abuser arrested being 12 years old. Why are more young people experimenting with or turning to drugs, despite strict laws and decades of enforcement? And how accessible are these drugs? To find out, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with S B Viknesan, Council Member, National Council Against Drug Abuse. They also speak with Barry Yeow, a reformed addict who is now an artist.

Latest figures from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) show that one in two new drug abusers arrested in 2025 was under the age of 30. Meanwhile, the number of new abusers below 20 rose by 22%, with the youngest drug abuser arrested being 12 years old. Why are more young people experimenting with or turning to drugs, despite strict laws and decades of enforcement? And how accessible are these drugs? To find out, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with S B Viknesan, Council Member, National Council Against Drug Abuse. They also speak with Barry Yeow, a reformed addict who is now an artist.

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