Trimbos Institute warns of dangerous ecstasy pills featuring image of Trump
The Trimbos Institute has issued an urgent warning regarding a new type of ecstasy pill currently circulating in the Netherlands. The pills can be identified by the image of former US President Donald Trump's head. According to experts, these pills are extremely dangerous to one's health.
Research has shown that the pills contain the substance PMMA. This is a dangerous substance present in much higher dosages than in standard ecstasy pills. The use of PMMA can lead to serious physical symptoms, such as a very high heart rate, overheating, and in the worst-case scenario, even cardiac arrest.
The institute emphasizes that the effects of PMMA are delayed. Users do not notice the effect of the pill immediately, which makes them prone to taking a second pill sooner. This significantly increases the risk of a fatal overdose. The health organization therefore urges users to be extra cautious and not to consume the pills.
Anyone in possession of these specific pills is advised to hand them over to an official testing service. This helps prevent further distribution and allows authorities to examine the pills. For those who do experience symptoms after taking a pill, the advice is to seek medical help immediately by calling the emergency number 112.