The e-cigarette sounds like a "cool" consumer product, but in fact, this e-cigarette is mixed with a drug called etomidate. According to the Development Zone Bureau of the Ganzhou Public Security Bureau in Jiangxi Province, they arrested a suspect suspected of smoking e-cigarettes in a rental house. The suspect not only got on his head after smoking, but also had a positive reaction. What does this mean? Explain that drugs are added to the e-cigarette above. So what is etomidate? It is a carboxylated ester containing an imidazole ring.
In medicine, it is mainly used for intravenous general anesthesia induction or anesthesia adjunct. However, some criminals take advantage of the narcotic effect of etomidate, abuse it as a drug substitute, and add it to e-liquid to smoke in the form of e-cigarettes. This kind of behavior is not only illegal, but also brings great harm to people's bodies. [Heavy warning! Etomidate abuse is harmful and social order is threatened! Have you ever wondered what kind of physical and mental effects taking a drug can have?
Recently, the Ganzhou Public Security Bureau issued an important announcement to warn everyone about the harm of abusing etomidate. It is understood that etomidate is a commonly used narcotic drug, and long-term abuse will not only cause serious damage to the body, but also may cause illegal and criminal activities and pose a threat to social order. After smoking etomidate, many people will experience uncomfortable symptoms such as dizziness, convulsions of hands and feet, fainting and falling.
Smoking in large doses can lead to mental disorders such as irritability, which seriously affects people's thinking and volitional behavior. In addition, long-term abuse of etomidate can also have serious effects on adrenal cortical function, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, liver function, etc., and may even lead to death.
In order to curb the abuse of etomidate, the relevant authorities have listed it in the list of Class II psychotropic drugs, and issued the Announcement on Adjusting the List of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (No. 120 of 2023). From October 1, 2023, pharmaceutical preparations containing etomidate will be listed, that is, illegal smoking, possession, and sale of etomidate will be regarded as drug-related violations and crimes, and will be severely punished by law.
In the face of the dangers of etomidate abuse, each of us should remain vigilant at all times. We must not abuse this drug out of curiosity or trying, be aware of its dangers and consequences. If citizens and friends discover drug-related illegal and criminal activities, they must report to the public security organs in a timely manner and contribute to the maintenance of social peace. To sum up, the abuse of etomidate is very harmful, which will not only have a serious impact on the physical and psychological well-being of individuals, but also may lead to illegal and criminal activities and endanger social order.
Therefore, we should stay away from etomidate, do not abuse, do not possess, and do not sell. At the same time, as a member of society, we must always remain vigilant, discover drug-related illegal and criminal activities, actively report to the public security organs, and contribute to social tranquility. Finally, I would like to ask you, how do you think we can better prevent the abuse of etomidate? Please leave your comments and let's explore together.