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Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain dangerous chemical and could be deadly, Dutch group says
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Key Points:
- The Dutch Trimbos Institute issued a "Red Alert" warning about ecstasy pills shaped like President Trump's head that contain a high concentration of the dangerous chemical PMMA, which can be potentially lethal.
- PMMA is similar to MDMA but causes delayed effects, leading users to potentially take higher doses that can result in overheating, seizures, loss of consciousness, or heart problems.
- The pills feature Trump's head on one side and "NL" and "Trump" stamped on the other, appearing in green and yellow colors; the institute advises users to avoid them entirely.
- While no victims have been reported with PMMA detected in their blood so far, the institute emphasizes the severe health risks associated with these contaminated pills.
- Despite ecstasy being illegal in the Netherlands, it remains widely used, especially in clubs and festivals, with about 550,000 users annually, and the Trimbos Institute operates a national drug testing network to monitor such substances.
