Schoolchildren in Russia began to massively take an antiviral drug for the sake of hallucinations
A dangerous trend on TikTok has led to teenagers buying up Rimantadine.
Quick Look
- Russian schoolchildren are massively taking the antiviral drug Rimantadine due to a trend on TikTok for the sake of hallucinations.
- Narcologists warn about the danger of the drug for the central nervous system.
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Why It Matters
Teenagers on social networks often copy dangerous trends associated with the use of medications.
Schoolchildren in Russia began to swallow one antiviral drug in batches due to a trend on TikTok. As the Mash Telegram channel learned, we are talking about Rimantadine.
Students can freely purchase the drug in pharmacies. As Mash writes, minors do this for the sake of hallucinations.
On social networks, young Russians brag about the side effects they received from Rimantadine.
Media narcologist Vasily Shurov explained that the drug affects the central nervous system. It is capable of causing convulsions and hallucinations without overdose. The doctor called the remedy ineffective. He proposed banning it and other dummy cold pills.
Open Questions
- Will there be restrictions on the sale of the drug?
- How many teenagers have been affected by the drug?
