Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign

DEFINITION

A campaign initiated by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) to warn the public to stay away from drugs.

ETYMOLOGY

• Since 1995, Singapore has organised the annual Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
• In 2014, the anti-drug dance competition, DanceWorks!, was held in conjunction with the Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign for the very first time, with the theme “Life Does not Rewind, Say No to Drugs”.
• The Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015. The campaign organised a special timeline exhibition for visitors to learn more about the history of the campaign in the past 20 years.
• In 2019, famous landmarks around Marina Bay and HarbourFront were illuminated in either green or white lights to show their support for the Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign.

SAMPLE SENTENCE

The Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign jointly organised by the Central Narcotics Bureau and National Council Against Drug Abuse has entered its 22nd year this year. (Lianhe Zaobao, 18/6/2017)