Beyond cannabis, and lesser known to the public, are these emerging NPS.īy definition, NPS are drugs of abuse that are not controlled by the 1961 UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs or the 1971 UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances, but which might pose a public health threat.ĭriven by scientific curiosity and a worthy intention to develop new medicines, chemists synthesised variations of naturally-isolated active chemicals such as THC. Singapore’s strong stance against the legalisation of cannabis is substantiated by scientific evidence on its adverse effects and abuse potential. The United States and European nations were among those who voted in favour, while other countries including Singapore opposed the reclassification. The chemical responsible for the mind-altering effects of naturally-cultivated cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and abuse of it can lead to adverse physical or psychological effects.Ī United Nations (UN) commission voted on to remove cannabis from the category of the world’s most dangerous drugs for medicinal purposes. The amendments will allow the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) to take swifter action against abusers and traffickers of these substances that have potential to produce a psychoactive effect.įor thousands of years, humans have been using cannabis for medicinal purposes, as well as misusing it for recreational purposes. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that it is reviewing laws to combat the rising threat of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in Singapore.
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