"Space Oil Drug"
"Space Oil Drug"
The Government has listed etomidate and its three analogues (metomidate, propoxate and isopropoxate) as dangerous drugs since 14 February, 2025.
Under the strict control of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (DDO), trafficking and illicit manufacturing of these substances are liable to a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million. Possession and consumption of these substances in contravention of the DDO will be subject to a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment and a fine of $1 million.
The Government has renamed "space oil" as "space oil drug" to make clear to the public its nature as a dangerous drug and its harmful effects. "Space oil drug" can cause serious physical and mental harm, including addiction, memory loss, seizure, unconsciousness, and even death. “DON’T fall into ‘space oil drug’ traps!”
TV API
After Legislation:
DON’T fall into "space oil drug" traps!
Before Legislation:
Vaping "space oil" is same as taking drugs
Feature Stories
The Talk. Detox.
DON’T fall into "space oil drug" traps! (Chinese only)
Drug traps
Broadcast date: April 15, 2025
Law enforcement
Broadcast date: April 7, 2025
Etomidate is drug under law
Broadcast date: March 31, 2025
The Talk. Detox.
Vaping “space oil” is the same as taking drugs (Chinese only)
Legislative amendment
Broadcast date: January 10, 2025
Factors
Broadcast date: January 3, 2025
Addiction
Broadcast date: December 27, 2024
Harmful effects caused by “space oil drug”
Broadcast date: December 20, 2024
Trailer
Broadcast date: December 13, 2024
