Alarm in Switzerland: E-Liquids Laced with Synthetic Drugs Are Spreading in Schoolyards
4 Articles
4 Articles
Harmless-looking e-cigarettes can be dangerous: In the worst case, consumers end up in the hospital. Reports about so-called "baller-liquids" accumulate mainly in Germany. But also in Austria the dangerous drug spreads.
Cases have been reported in Zurich and St. Gallen, while in Germany and France students have ended up in the emergency room after using these products. Police warn that even a single puff can have unpredictable effects. E-liquids known as “Baller”, “Görke”, “Zombie” or “Banger” are spreading in schoolyards in Germany and France, while the first cases have also been reported in Switzerland. The products, which are sold in brightly colored packagi…
So-called baller-liquids, which contain synthetic cannabinoids, can have devastating effects for the mostly young consumers - from heart turf to psychosis. The police warns against the drug.
The cantonal police Zurich confirms first cases. In Germany, young people end up in the emergency room after consuming the colourful liquids.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
