Is YOUR vape spiked with deadly 'Zombie-drug'? Experts reveal how to tell...
as investigation shows kids are suffering psychosis & heart problems from contaminated devices READ MORE: One in six vapes confiscated from schools contains 'zombie drug' By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 13:26 BST, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 13:44 BST, 19 August 2024 e-mail View comments The number of children believed to have fallen victim to vape-spiking has soared seven-fold since 2021, a shock investigation revealed today. More than a dozen kids last year were found to have puffed devices laced with substances including spice — a dangerous synthetic narcotic dubbed a 'zombie drug' because it can leave users temporarily paralysed. Rates recorded in the first five months of 2024 alone show reported vape spiking incidents have almost reached the levels seen during the entirety of 2023.
Meanwhile, 3000 children have fallen victim to spiking in the last three years after using either a contaminated vape, or drinking a liquid laced with spice. The investigation also featured testimony from headteachers that told of children being rushed to hospital after inhaling spiked vapes experiencing 'dissociation, paranoia, [and] a kind of psychosis.' It comes amid growing reports nationwide over the last year of vapes which have reportedly been spiked with drugs.
In 2023 one festival goer told how she collapsed and started having bouts of fits after she was 'duped' into taking a puff on.