CNA - Doctor who took meth on weekends for 8 years sanctioned by disciplinary tribunal

PaprikaSG

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Medicinal CBD CBN counted as drugs or not.
No news after that leh.

Dunno whether got kenna strike off by SMC or not.

But then, CNB found several packs of drugs, he kinda 難逃一劫。

Threw his career / his life away and let his parents down.
 

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He quite lucky that he wasn't jailed and career still can salvage, dunno is it because his status is a doctor.
If normal ppl got caught by CNB with meth where got only go rehab for 4 months. Not very clear about drug laws but iirc all that got caught will be send to jail and rehab
Totally no mentioned of him being jailed
Consumption
The offence creating provision is Section 8(b) of the MDA, the relevant portion of which reads as follows:

“… it shall be an offence for a person to… smoke, administer to himself or herself or otherwise consume – (i) a controlled drug, other than a specified drug; or (ii) a specified drug…”

The punishment provision can be found in the Section 33(3A) of the MDA, which provides for an imprisonment term of not less than one year but not more than 10 years and also a fine not exceeding $20,000 (this applies only to offences after 1 April 2019).
 

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No news after that leh.

Dunno whether got kenna strike off by SMC or not.

But then, CNB found several packs of drugs, he kinda 難逃一劫。

Threw his career / his life away and let his parents down.
No lah. Will pun chan Wan.
He is big shot. Chief medical officer of SG Rio 2016 Olympics.
 

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CGH doctor de-registered after taking meth on weekends to cope with being bisexual, speech difficulties​



"There were some instances where I found it challenging to cope with the side effects of consuming methamphetamine," the doctor said.

CGH doctor took meth on weekends for 8 years, de-registered after tribunal ruling​

A Singapore Changi General Hospital (CGH) doctor who took meth every weekend for eight years has been de-registered following a disciplinary tribunal’s decision.

He consumed the drug methamphetamine on Saturdays to ensure the effects wore off by Monday so he could return to work.

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Source: Healthcare Singapore website

Dr Leong Kok Cheong Darren took the drugs to cope with the pressure of being bisexual and due to voice box issues, the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) disciplinary tribunal said.

His lawyer said that he had vocal dystonia, and as he sang in the church choir, the drugs helped to deal with this.

Doctor took meth on Saturdays to ‘be fit for work by Monday’​

According to the tribunal’s grounds of decision published on Monday (13 Oct), Dr Leong began using meth about eight years ago.

He took the drug at home on Saturdays, allowing time for its effects to subside before work on Monday.

Dr Leong, who has been practising since April 2006, was a senior doctor in the department of sport and exercise medicine at CGH.

He was also the Chief Medical Officer for Team Singapore at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Source: Healthcare Singapore website

In February 2023, Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers arrested Dr Leong at his home for offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

After finding him with 2.45g of meth and drug-taking utensils, he was committed to a drug rehabilitation centre from February to May 2023.

Dr Leong later pleaded guilty to improper conduct under the Medical Registration Act, which “brought disrepute to the medical profession”.

Various meth paraphernalia items showing tools used for drug consumption

Source: Spring Hill Recovery

Tribunal: Long-term abuse affected his ability to work​

The SMC tribunal noted that Dr Leong’s prolonged drug use affected his professional reliability.

He admitted that in 2019, he had “found it challenging to cope with the side effects” and faced “difficulties in coming to work punctually“.

Despite there being “no evidence of actual harm”, the tribunal said the potential for harm could not be left out.

It emphasised that his senior position made the misconduct especially serious.

Took meth due to pressures and health conditions​

Dr Leong’s lawyers said he used meth to manage vocal dystonia — a condition causing involuntary spasms in the voice box — and to cope with the pressures of being bisexual.

The disciplinary tribunal also noted that he sang in the church choir.

They said he did not use drugs at work and that no paraphernalia was found in his workplace.

His arrest had also not received publicity, they noted.

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Source: Google Maps

After his arrest, Dr Leong disclosed his case early to the SMC, cooperated fully, and sought psychiatric help.

He also moved back to live with his parents and adopted healthier habits.

Doctor took steps to recover and cooperate​

Since September 2023, Dr Leong has been placed under a performance improvement plan with supervision from the SingHealth Disciplinary Council.

The tribunal ordered that Dr Leong be de-registered as a fully registered practitioner, meaning he cannot currently practise medicine.

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Source: daizuoxin on Canva. Pic for illustrative purposes only.

He may apply for conditional registration, subject to supervision and rehabilitation requirements.

Dr Leong was also censured, ordered to give a written undertaking to the SMC, and pay costs of the proceedings.

Featured image adapted from Yapita Health and The Summit Wellness Group. Images for illustrative purposes only.

 
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