Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

The Trimbos Institute, a Dutch drug addiction and mental health organization, has issued a "red alert" regarding ecstasy pills shaped like Donald Trump's head. These pills, submitted to testing centers in August, were found to contain a high concentration of PMMA, a substance similar to MDMA but with a delayed effect and absent stimulating properties. This delayed reaction significantly increases the risk of overdose, potentially leading to overheating and fatal consequences. Users may experience symptoms like nausea, increased heart rate, and convulsions hours after ingestion. The institute strongly advises against using these pills and has released images of them, which feature Trump's head on one side and "Trump" and "NL" stamped on the other. While there are no reported deaths or serious illnesses linked to these specific pills, the warning emphasizes the severe dangers associated with their consumption.

The Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands has issued a "Red Alert" regarding potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped like Donald Trump's head. Several of these pills, stamped with "NL" and "Trump," have been submitted to drug testing centers. The institute warns that the pills contain a high concentration of PMMA, a chemical similar to MDMA, which can lead users to take more due to its slower effects, increasing the risk of overdose and deadly overheating. While no fatalities have been reported in connection with these specific pills, the institute strongly advises against their use. Ecstasy is illegal but widely used in the Netherlands.