Scopolamine: Difference between revisions

 

<blockquote>One common and particularly dangerous method that criminals use in order to rob a victim is through the use of drugs. The most common has been scopolamine. Unofficial estimates put the number of annual scopolamine incidents in Colombia at approximately 50,000. Scopolamine can render a victim unconscious for 24 hours or more. In large doses, it can cause respiratory failure and death. It is most often administered in liquid or powder form in foods and beverages. The majority of these incidents occur in night clubs and bars, and usually men, perceived to be wealthy, are targeted by young, attractive women. To avoid becoming a victim of scopolamine, one should never accept food or beverages offered by strangers or new acquaintances or leave food or beverages unattended. Victims of scopolamine or other drugs should seek immediate medical attention.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=12118 |title=Colombia 2012 Crime and Safety Report: Cartagena |date=March 4, 2012 |publisher=[[Overseas Security Advisory Council]], [[United States Department of State]] |access-date=August 6, 2015}}</ref></blockquote>

 

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