回头是岸 The Long Road Back
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio and Television Singapore Series
Series
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Radio-Television Singapore
Creator
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Television Corporation of Singapore
Source
- 10/11/1979
Record Date
- 16/11/1979
Broadcast/Release Date
- 00:52:27
Recorded Duration
- Mandarin
Recording Language
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1997002395
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- 1 inch B
Format
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Access permitted
Conditions Governing Access
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Use and reproduction require written permission from copyright owner(s). Processing of reproduction request may require 7 working days.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
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Synopsis :This is a documentary on drug addicts in Singapore. It features the life for drug addicts during their rehabilitation period as well as life for them after they are released from the rehabilitation centre. It also features commentaries from ex-drug addicts, discussing their experience of how they became addicted to drugs, difficulties they face in getting back to their normal lives after being released from the centre as well as their opinions on drugs. The programme also discusses the various ways to help the ex-drug addicts to get back on track, such as open counseling, sharing sessions in the centre, family support as well as societal acceptance. Employers also gives their reasons on why they are reluctant to hire ex-drug addicts. In addition, the programme also highlights the trend of switching from conspicuous drugs such as heroin to pharmaceutical products that are as equally harmful, as well as provide information on how to prevent the mishandling of drugs by ex-drug addicts.
