Singapore is adopting a more supportive approach to tackle youth vaping, moving away from punitive measures. Under a new policy, children reported by their parents may be referred for counselling instead of being fined, signalling a move toward rehabilitation over retribution.
However, for this approach to succeed, it must be backed by strong public awareness, community trust, and system-wide coordination since many youths and parents remain hesitant or unaware of these options. Given the scale of the vaping crisis, how can Singapore build a system of safe, accessible pathways that can serve the growing number of affected young people?
Hear from Asst Prof Yvette van der Eijk as she shares her expert opinion on this complex issue.