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Those who abuse K-pods could soon face harsher penalties, including mandatory rehabilitation and jail time. Authorities are working to list the substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician at The Respiratory Practice, and Adjunct Assistant Professor Clive Tan, Senior Consultant at the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine and Public Health Specialist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
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