Singapore Declares War on Vaping: Now Classified as a Drug Offense – Here’s How It Destroys Your Lungs

Singapore Declares War on Vaping: Now Classified as a Drug Offense – Here’s How It Destroys Your Lungs

Singapore is taking an unprecedented hardline stance on vaping, officially categorizing e-cigarettes as a drug-related offense and tightening its enforcement laws. This marks a historic shift in how the nation tackles the rising trend of vaping, especially among its youth. "For too long, we treated vaping like tobacco, at most just a fine. But that is no longer enough," said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the National Day Rally (NDR) 2025 on Sunday (August 17, 2025), as reported by Channel News Asia. The government plans to introduce harsher penalties, including potential jail terms for distributors of vapes containing hazardous substances. Massive public education campaigns will soon be launched across schools, universities, and even the military. The Hidden Dangers of Vaping Despite being banned, vaping products continue to flood into Singapore, many containing addictive and toxic substances, including etomidate , a fast-acting anesthetic that is dangerous without medical…