Pink Teddy Bears That Look Like 'Candy' Are Putting Your Kids At Risk
Mel Johnson
GodUpdates Contributor
May 11, 2017
Police Issue Teddy Bear Ecstasy Warning
What looks just like harmless candy may actually be teddy bear ecstasy. And police suspect that's exactly what put four young girls from the UK in the hospital!
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Police don't know exactly what these particular tablets include, but the girls' symptoms suggest they were teddy bear ecstasy. After taking the candy-like pills, the group of 13-year-old were rushed to the hospital.
"This could have caused devastation for several families and, as with any illegal drug, there can be serious or even fatal consequences if you use them," said Detective Inspector Gareth Davies.
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Thankfully, the girls are all recovering and police have arrested the man they suspect to be responsible.
The terrifying incident is a startling reminder of how often illegal drugs are distributed in brightly colored pill form intended to look like candy.
It's incredibly important for parents to talk with their kids about the dangers of drugs. But the conversation should also include things like teddy bear ecstasy -- pills that can easily be mistaken for candy.
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Ecstasy is most commonly distributed in pill form, though it can also be snorted, smoked, or injected intravenously. The tablets usually come in bright colors, various shapes and can be stamped with designs such as butterflies, hearts, etc.
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The candy-like appearance, such as with teddy bear ecstasy, increases its appeal, especially with younger audiences. However, while markings on the tablets can operate as a type of "branding" for the drug, they are no guarantee of the quality or purity of the product. The dosage of MDMA can vary significantly, again adding to the danger that users can never be sure of exactly what they are taking.
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3) Ecstasy was developed by a pharmaceutical company
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Merck pharmaceutical company created ecstasy in 1912 by as a diet pill. However, it never made it to the market. The drug wasn't used much until the 1950s, when the U.S. Army investigated potential psychological uses for the drug. It was finally added to the list of drugs prohibited from sale or use in 1985.
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6) "Piggybacking" creates increased risk of an overdose
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People tend to develop a tolerance for ecstasy fairly quickly. Repeated use makes it difficulty, if not impossible, for them to experience the same pleasurable effects that they did at first. As a result, users will start "piggybacking." This is where a person takes more than one dose at a time, or a series of pills over a period of time. This can easily lead to an overdose, which causes severe and extremely dangerous health effects such as loss of consciousness, dehydration, high blood pressure, panic attacks, seizures and heart failure.
Party drugs like ecstasy are becoming increasingly popular among our youth. And with its candy-like appearance, it is crucial for parents and kids alike to be warned of its serious dangers.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World offers all kind of information about ecstasy, as well as plenty of other illegal drugs. Watching their video on the truth about ecstasy with your kids is a great way to start a conversation.
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