The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction and local authorities are warning about the spread of synthetic cannabinoids and designer drugs in e-cigarettes. Due to their discreet nature and regulatory loopholes, these dangerous compounds are causing severe poisoning among young people.
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and several national health authorities have expressed concern over the spread of new psychoactive substances appearing in e-cigarettes. Reports indicate an increasing prevalence of e-liquids containing synthetic cannabinoids, as well as the illicit spiking of CBD or low-THC products with dangerous molecules of unknown origin.
This trend has led to poisonings requiring emergency care in several countries. In the Czech Republic, a compound called MDMB-PINACA caused mass illnesses; in France, high school students were hospitalized after using tampered disposable devices; while in Ireland, legally marketed HHC derivatives have triggered psychotic episodes. Manufacturers circumvent prohibition lists through constant molecular modifications, meaning these products often operate in a legal gray area.
Experts point out that vaping technology is attractive to the black market due to its discretion and the use of propylene glycol as a solvent. Furthermore, the abuse of these devices not only poses an immediate health risk but also severely damages the reputation of legal e-cigarettes intended for smoking cessation.
In Brief
- EU and national authorities are warning about the spread of e-liquids spiked with synthetic cannabinoids.
- Designer drug vapes have caused poisonings requiring hospitalization in the Czech Republic, Ireland, and France.
- By rapidly modifying compounds, manufacturers exploit regulatory and legal loopholes.
- Black market abuse harms the perception of regulated e-cigarettes aimed at harm reduction for smokers.
Source: VapingPost FR (fr.vapingpost.com)
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