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Ghost drug: How Scopolamine shines in medicine and crime?
Scopolamine, known as "the devil's breath," has a drug whose reputation is as fascinating in medical and criminal circles as it is in the public eye. Although it was originally developed for medical purposes such as relieving motion sickness and post-surgical nausea, over time its improper use has quietly become a tool for crime. How did this compound manage to walk the line between medical and criminal extremes?
Scopolamine is an alkaloid with potent anticholinergic effects that inhibit acetylcholine in the nervous system, thereby affecting perception, attention and cognitive function.
Medical Uses and Effects
Currently, Scopolamine is used in medical applications including:
- Relief of postoperative nausea and vomiting
- Treatment of motion sickness and sea sickness
- Relief of gastrointestinal and kidney spasms
- Assistive role in gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Treatment of redness and eye inflammation
Although Scopolamine has been proven in medical treatment, some side effects make its use risky. In particular, it is not recommended for patients with corneal closure glaucoma or those with intestinal obstruction.Common side effects of Scopolamine include drowsiness, blurred vision, pupil dilation, and dry mouth.
Misuse in Crime
In the criminal world, Scopolamine's presence is dark and insidious. It can render the victim unconscious for 24 hours or longer, making it easier for criminals to commit theft or other crimes.
In Colombia, it is estimated that there are about 50,000 cases involving Scopolamine each year, with many offenders adding the drug to food or drink.
This criminal method is vividly called "devil's breath". Criminals mostly use it in nightclubs or bars, targeting high-income men, especially young women who are considered wealthy. To achieve the purpose. If you are unfortunate enough to become a victim, it is recommended that you seek medical assistance immediately.
History and Culture
Scopolamine has a long history and has been known since ancient times as an important bioactive ingredient in many plants. From early surgical anesthesia to today's medical applications, Scopolamine's scope of action is becoming increasingly broad.
The plants Scopolia and Hyoscyamus niger are the main sources of scopolamine, which have been used historically as psychoactive drugs because of their ability to produce psychedelic effects in high doses.
While it has some medical applications, its use in criminal matters is cause for outrage. It was even explored as "a truth serum" in early prisoner interrogations, but was discontinued due to excessive side effects.
The dark side of crimeAlthough the media often reports on the use of scopolamine in rape, kidnapping and other violent crimes, its actual role and the context of its use are often exaggerated. Although Scopolamine can be absorbed through the skin, the amount absorbed by the skin is not enough to cause a significant effect, and its effective effect must be achieved through long-term patch use.
In many documents, Scopolamine is described as a tool for "brainwashing" or controlling people's minds, but whether such claims are true or not still needs further exploration.
Thinking about the future
Scopolamine is a double-edged sword, full of contradictory properties. Whether it's fighting nausea and pain in medicine or harming the innocent in crime, it reminds us that scientific progress must be accompanied by ethical considerations. Should we more strictly regulate this drug, which has both therapeutic potential and harmful effects?
