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Committee of Supply 2024 debate, Day 2: Derrick Goh on keeping youths away from harmful substances

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MP Derrick Goh said new drug abusers arrested increased 18 per cent in 2023. Even more concerning was that more than half were new abusers and aged below 30, with the youngest being 14. In Parliament on Thursday (Feb 29), he asked for more details on plans to engage other agencies, schools and parents to more effectively identify at-risk youths for timelier intervention.

MP Derrick Goh said new drug abusers arrested increased 18 per cent in 2023. Even more concerning was that more than half were new abusers and aged below 30, with the youngest being 14. In Parliament on Thursday (Feb 29), he asked for more details on plans to engage other agencies, schools and parents to more effectively identify at-risk youths for timelier intervention.

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