But in recent months, an increasing number of young people have got hold of the hallucinating substance, prompting authorities to take action.

Starting February 14, etomidate is expected to be listed as a dangerous drug. Those illegally possessing or consuming space oil containing the sedative would face a maximum of seven years in prison and a fine of HK$1 million while traffickers could face life imprisonment and a fine of up to HK$5 million.

In the second part of the show after 9:30, we look into authorities’ plan to lower the age limit at licensed billiard halls to eight, as part of a drive to promote Hong Kong’s role as a sports and gaming hub.

9:00am - 9:30am:  Space oil drug

9:05am-9:30am: Shek Ming Leung, Lecturer at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong

9:05am-9:30am: Cindy Ng, Senior Manager (Programs and Services), KELY Support Group

9:15am-9:30am: May Lam, Founder and President of the Hong Kong Mental Wellness Association

9:30am-10:00am: Opening of billiard halls to the youth

9:30am-10:00am: Roy Ying, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Marketing, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

9:30am-10:00am: King Cheng, Chairman of the Elite Sports Committee

9:45am-10:00am: Doreen Kong, Lawmaker