Singapore has revised its approach to first-time drug offenders, opting for community-based rehabilitation and supervision instead of detention. This change, effective Saturday, aims to encourage more individuals to seek help for addiction. The youngest offender apprehended this year was only 12 years old, highlighting a trend of younger individuals involved with drugs. The global drug situation is reportedly worsening, with a significant increase in the number of drug abusers worldwide. AI
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RANK_REASON Significant policy change by a national government regarding drug offenses. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
