Toddlers played with drug speed

Speed ​​in nursery: Toddlers play with drugs

18/10/2014

In Belgium, twelve infants were taken to a clinic as a precaution after playing with Speed. An intern should have lost the stimulant drug in the nursery. Even in adults, an overdose can be fatal.

Twelve infants and babies brought to the hospital
Twelve infants and babies have been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure following exposure to the Stimulant Speed. The Belgian news agency Belga reported that children under the age of three played in their crèche in the northern town of Aalst with a bag full of speed. The prosecution suspects that an intern has brought the drug into the facility. The news agency dpa writes that the 18-year-old was arrested and is to be presented to the examining magistrate.

Children played along „white powder“
According to Belga, the head of the facility noticed like the children with a bag „white powder“ played. Later it turned out that the bag contained the drug Speed. Opposite the newspaper „De morning“ had the mayor of Aalst, Christophe D'Haese, explained that the children „as calm as possible“ brought to the hospital together with their carers. The newspaper „Nieuwsblad“ reported that „mirror“ According to the city administration, the children were able to leave the clinic and all were well.

Consumption of speed can be deadly
Speed, which belongs to the amphetamines, has an extremely stimulating effect. Especially in the techno scene the stimulant drug is widespread. Consumers can often dance with them for nights without getting tired. Speed ​​is stimulating and curbs your appetite. It can also make you aggressive. Common health effects include palpitations and overheating. Also possible are anxiety states. If amphetamines are consumed on a regular basis, they may cause tooth loss, underweight, brain, heart, liver, kidney and lung damage, stroke, heart attack, depression and psychosis. In addition, a high dose of speed in extreme cases cause seizures and seizures and can sometimes end in death. (Ad)

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