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The Singapore heroin control programme.

W H McGlothlin

    Bulletin on Narcotics
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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Substance Abuse Studies

    Background:

    • Singapore faced a severe heroin epidemic among young males in the mid-1970s.
    • An estimated 3% of males aged 15-24 were involved by 1977.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of Singapore's comprehensive strategy to control the heroin epidemic.
    • To assess demand and supply reduction efforts and their impact on drug use and availability.

    Main Methods:

    • Implemented a multi-pronged approach including large-scale arrests, mandatory drug rehabilitation, and compulsory supervision.
    • Focused on demand reduction through user apprehension and rehabilitation emphasizing discipline and work habits.
    • Employed supply reduction strategies to limit drug availability.

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    Main Results:

    • Sixty-three percent of supervised individuals showed no detected drug use in the first year.
    • Heroin availability significantly decreased, leading to scarcity and increased prices.
    • While some substitution occurred, new heroin cases became minimal, indicating epidemic control.

    Conclusions:

    • Singapore's stringent enforcement and rehabilitation strategy effectively controlled the 1970s heroin epidemic.
    • The integrated approach successfully reduced both demand and supply, leading to long-term positive outcomes.