Parent Hub: Teens
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From 1 September 2025, etomidate and its analogues will be classified as Class C controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973 (MDA) for a period of six months, pending the Ministry of Health’s introduction of a more fit-for-purpose legislation.
vaping & smoking
If you suspect your teen is using Kpods or vapes, start by creating a safe, non-judgmental space for open conversation. Listen actively to understand the challenges they’re facing and determine the type of support they truly need.
For students in schools, disciplinary measures include detention, suspension and/or caning (for boys), conduct grade adjustment and rehabilitative measures (e.g., counselling); repeat offenders will face harsher measures. You can refer to Stop Vaping for the latest guidelines.
You can also seek confidential help through HPB’s QuitLine at 1800 438 2000 and consider getting a professional diagnosis to support your teen’s journey to quit vaping.
professional
helplines
To Help Your Teen Quit Vaping
Concerned your child may be vaping? Access trusted helplines to offer guidance, resources, and support to help them quit vaping. The information below is sourced from https://www.gov.sg/stopvaping. Visit the website for full details on how to help your child quit vaping. Please create a table and follow the content of the table from this website under the QuitVape Programme Section: Stop Vaping | gov.sg
| Agencies | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Institute of Mental Health |
For etomidate e-vaporisers appointment related queries, please email NAMS at quitvape@nhghealth.com.sg / https://for.sg/quitvapeappt Website: https://for.sg/quitkpod |
| WE CARE Community Services |
Tel: 3165 8017 or 8391 3023 (WhatsApp) Email: help@wecare.org.sg Website: https://www.wecare.org.sg/ |
| Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association |
Tel: 6732 1122 Email: sana@sana.org.sg Website: https://www.sana.org.sg/ |
| Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities |
THK FSC @ Bedok North Blk 554, Bedok North St. 3 #01-241 (460554) Tel: 6649 1440 Email: bnfsc@thkmc.org.sg THK FSC @ Bukit Panjang Blk 139, Petir Road, #01-448 (670139) Tel: 6767 1140 Email: bpfsc@thkmc.org.sg THK FSC @ Jurong Blk 183B Boon Lay Ave, #01-716 (642183) Tel: 6716 9466 Email: jurongfsc@thkmc.org.sg THK FSC @ Macpherson Blk 91, Paya Lebar Way, #01-3023 (370091) Tel: 6741 4255 Email: macfsc@thkmc.org.sg THK FSC @ Tanjong Pagar Blk 18 Jalan Membina, #04-01 (164018) Tel: 6270 6711 Email: tpfsc@thkmc.org.sg Website: www.thkmc.org.sg |
| Fei Yue Community Services |
Tel: 6485 8749 Email: feiyuevapecessation@fycs.org Website: https://fycs.org |
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