Zombie Vapes Alert: Thai Teens Targeted with Sedative-Infused E-Cigs

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Authorities in Thailand have flagged a worrying trend in the capital's entertainment districts, where vapes containing sedative drugs are being sold to unsuspecting teenagers. Dubbed "zombie cigarettes," these products are reportedly circulating in Bangkok's lively Thonglor nightlife area, posing significant health risks.

 

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Anukul Prueksanusak, warned of a new wave of homemade narcotics infiltrating the country's already challenging battle against drug trafficking. The latest concern is the shocking combination of electronic cigarettes infused with Etomidate—an anaesthetic typically reserved for controlled medical environments.

 

When abused recreationally, Etomidate can induce profound drowsiness, slowed breathing, drastic blood pressure drops, nausea, disorientation, and even loss of consciousness, potentially with fatal consequences.

 

Despite the inherent dangers, these zombie cigarettes are being distributed illicitly both on the ground and online, marketed under the guise of relaxation aids, making them especially enticing to youth.

 

Government officials have issued a stern caution: these are not harmless adventures into relaxation. The unpredictable chemical concoctions pose severe health risks, enhanced by the vaping delivery system. Moreover, the systemic effects of Etomidate misuse can meddle with cortisol balance and muscle function long after the initial "high" fades.

Parents and guardians are urged to maintain openness with young people, helping them understand the severity of the threat posed by such deceptive products. The unpredictability of the dosages, combined with an unknown array of added substances, could make these vapes lethal.

 

As the government intensifies its scrutiny and crackdowns against the distribution of zombie cigarettes, efforts are expanding to educate the public. Anukul's warning underscores the essential need for community vigilance to stifle the tide of these drug-laden e-cigarettes, with an emphasis on supportive dialogues at home.

 

Action continues from multiple agencies working collaboratively to stem the flow of these substances onto the streets and into the lives of vulnerable teenagers. Public awareness campaigns aim to empower informed choices, countering the allure of these undisclosed chemical mix vape products.

 

In the face of this sinister vaping trend, Thai authorities stress the importance of staying informed and cautious, reinforcing the message that not all that glitters in electronic packaging is safe—or even remotely benign, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-25

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

'But vaping is safe' people keep telling us.

[ikke1959]

Tonglor again... maybe a proper working policeforce that checks and do their jobs would solve several problems...Or change the police offers who are working there now