Sesame Street’s Elmo, Grover, and Big Bird are doing more than just making kids laugh – they’re looking to prepare them for tough subjects in the real world. The show has added a muppet whose mother suffers from opioid addiction and gives advice on how to support children like her.

Singapore has strict laws on drug use, but many young people are becoming more liberal in their attitudes. In reaction, the National Council Against Drug Abuse is rethinking traditional interventions and has created an interactive film to educate viewers about the realities of drug abuse.

As substance abuse becomes more prominent and less stigmatized, Sober Grid – the largest social networking app for people with substance abuse issues – could revolutionize recovery. Combining accessible IRL and digital support, it’s even trialling AI to predict a user’s risk of relapse.

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