Kpod

English Etymology From en K<t:ketamine> pod, referring to effects similar to those of ketamine abuse. Noun en Singapore neologism Etomidate, as an unlawfully-used controlled drug mixed in e-cigarette liquid. en 2024-12-15 Elaine Lee w:Straits Times ‘They look like zombies’: Teens here using ‘Kpods’ drug vaporisers; CNB, HSA monitoring situation https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/they-look-like-zombies-teens-here-using-kpods-drug-vaporisers-cnb-hsa-monitoring-situation Kpods – vape juice that is usually mixed with etomidate, an anaesthetic used in some non-surgical procedures – are a growing scourge in Singapore, according to some social service agencies here. https://web.archive.org/web/20260206131006/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/they-look-like-zombies-teens-here-using-kpods-drug-vaporisers-cnb-hsa-monitoring-situation 6 February 2026 en 2025-08-28 Elaine Lee w:BBC Caning and fines for those caught in Singapore drug vape crackdown https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz60z98nzx7o In recent months, authorities have acknowledged the growing prevalence of etomidate-laced vapes, more popularly known as Kpods in Singapore. The nickname is short for "ketamine pods" and refers to how etomidate has similar effects to ketamine. https://web.archive.org/web/20260529080718/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz60z98nzx7o 29 May 2026 en Recreational drugs