Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A disturbing case has emerged from Nakhon Ror, Buriram Province, where a 3-month-old baby tested positive for drugs after ingesting breast milk from a mother who was using narcotics and vaping.

 

On March 8, local authorities and social workers, alongside village leaders, responded to reports that a young couple in Nakhon Ror had been using methamphetamine, cannabis, and e-cigarettes inside their home, despite the wife recently giving birth. Concerned about the impact on the infant’s health and development, authorities conducted an investigation.

 

Urine tests confirmed the presence of drugs in both parents, who admitted to using methamphetamine, cannabis, and e-cigarettes. The home contained drug paraphernalia and a small amount of cannabis. The couple and their 3-month-old child were then taken to Nakhon Ror Hospital for further examination, where it was confirmed that the baby had traces of drugs in their system, likely due to breastfeeding from the mother.

 

The local social development office, in collaboration with district authorities, immediately stepped in to provide assistance. They have forbidden the mother from breastfeeding the child until she has completely stopped using drugs and e-cigarettes. The authorities are also working on getting both parents into rehabilitation programs to address their substance abuse issues.

 

Mr. Jakkrit Ruamkul, a district official, emphasized that the immediate priority was the health and safety of the baby, who should never have to face the consequences of parental substance abuse. The family will be provided with support, including formula for the infant, and social workers will monitor the situation closely. In addition, the father will be enrolled in a rehabilitation program, and efforts will be made to help him find employment to provide for his family.

 

This case highlights the alarming risks of substance abuse in households with young children and the critical need for intervention to protect vulnerable individuals from harm. The authorities have pledged to continue monitoring the situation and ensure the well-being of the baby moving forward.

 

-- 2025-03-09

 

 

Very sad, but this is common in all western countries.  

Kids.They shoot up so quick these days.......

40 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Kids.They shoot up so quick these days.......

No the bay was born with the drug habit due to mom using while pregnant.  It is ike fetal alchol syndrome if mother drinks heavy during pregnanacy.

 

Unfortunatley as has been said this is something that a lot of society does not wnat people to know about and I am sure happens more than is reported here as wellas the west 

On 3/9/2025 at 3:50 AM, Georgealbert said:

A disturbing case has emerged from Nakhon Ror, Buriram Province, where a 3-month-old baby tested positive for drugs after ingesting breast milk from a mother who was using narcotics and vaping.

Not unusual when a mother is doing drugs, the baby gets a shot too

Don't they start early these days ................ 

Why even bring up the vape unless it was a marijuana vape. The drugs are what affected the child through the breast milk, not a regular vape. The meth did it. Poor child.