Drug alert in electronic cigarettes
An analysis of 1,923 e-cigarette and e-liquid samples collected from 114 schools across seven areas of England found the substance Spice in 13 percent of the samples. This figure rose to 25 percent in London and Lancashire.
Research conducted under the leadership of Prof. Chris Pudney revealed that electronic cigarettes containing Spice can be easily purchased through social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
"E-liquids containing spice are widely sold on social media. A simple search reveals hundreds of drug dealers. These substances are extremely accessible to young people," the expert said.
The investigation found that e-cigarettes, allegedly containing THC (the active ingredient in cannabis), were being sold filled with the more dangerous and cheaper Spice substance. Professor Pudney stated, "Young people are buying a product they think is cannabis, but they are actually using a much cheaper, addictive substance with unpredictable effects. This can lead to serious health risks, such as psychosis, seizures, and heart problems."
Spice is a synthetic drug developed in a laboratory to mimic the effects of cannabis. Known for its frequent use in prisons, this substance can cause severe side effects in users, including immobility, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, seizures, even psychosis and suicidal thoughts.
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