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New treatment and
rehabilitation regime for abusers of MDMA, Ketamine, Methamphetamine
& Nimetazepam |
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Source:
www.prisons.gov.sg |
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From 1 July 2005, first- and second-time
abusers of MDMA (Ecstasy, Ketamine), Methamphetamine (Ice or Yaba) and
Nimetazepam (Erimin-5) will undergo a new rehabilitation regime in Drug
Rehabilitation Centres (DRCs). |
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The new rehabilitation regime is specially
tailored to the needs of these synthetic drugs and nimetazepam abusers.
Targeting their substance abuse problem and related psycho-social needs,
the comprehensive programme will equip the abusers with the knowledge,
skills and guidance they need to be weaned off the drugs. |
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The aim of the regime is to rehabilitate
abusers so that they will not return to their drug taking habits, and
can become useful citizens again. These abusers will have a better
chance at rehabilitation without the stigmatisation of a criminal
record. |
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In-care and Aftercare Treatment |
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The regime will include an institutional
phase at the DRCs where abusers will participate in the in-care
treatment programme. The abusers will be assessed by Prisons Counsellors
and their treatment will be tailored to fit each individual's
rehabilitation needs, addiction severity and readiness for change and
treatment. |
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After completing the first phase of the
regime in the DRCs, abusers who are assessed to be suitable for
community based rehabilitation will be emplaced at their homes or at
halfway houses to continue the treatment. These abusers are also
required to report for regular urine tests. |
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Those abusers assessed to be unsuitable for
community based rehabilitation will continue with the follow-up
treatment programmes in the DRCs. |
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Those who have completed the treatment will
be discharged and they will receive aftercare support services from
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) or Singapore After-Care
Association (SACA). They will also be placed on urine supervision by the
Central Narcotics Bureau. |
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Long-Term Imprisonment Regime |
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While a rehabilitative approach is taken for
first- and second-time MDMA, Ketamine, Methamphetamine and Nimetazepam
abusers, there is also a need to punish recalcitrant abusers for
persisting with their drug habit and to deter potential drug abusers
from falling into the drug trap. |
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is considering
a Long-Term imprisonment regime for those who abuse the drugs for the
third time or more. Such a Long-Term imprisonment regime will be similar
to the current approach taken for heroin abusers. |
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The introduction of the new rehabilitation
regime is part of our comprehensive and multi-pronged strategy to deal
with the drug problem, which also include proactive preventive drug
education, strict laws and vigorous enforcement. |
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We will continue with this multi-pronged
strategy to help us ensure that the drug situation in Singapore remains
well under control. |
Singapore Prisons Service
30 June 05 |
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Source:
www.prisons.gov.sg 30 Jun 2005 |
Rehabilitation for first- and second-time synthetic drug abusers
