Army warns troops about potentially dangerous vaping oils
[2023-07-06 21:13:43]
After approximately 60 soldiers in North Carolina province experienced serious medical problems, the US Army Public Health Center warned users about products that breathe electronic cigarettes and other vapors.
The center issued a public health alarm on Monday. According to officials, soldiers of Fort Bragg and Marine Corps at the Lejeune camp report the adverse health effects of steaming the product due to the presence of cannabidiol or CBD.
According to the warnings, Fort Bragg 's Warmak Army Medical Center and the Naval Medical Center at Lejeune Camp have treated dozens of soldiers. Authorities did not specify specific numbers of each hospital and did not disclose the period of military treatment.
According to officials, the service staff reports headaches, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, pupil enlargement, dizziness, disorientation, excitement, seizures. These are symptoms related to synthetic cannabinoids.
"Convulsions of convulsions may cause serious nerve damage to soldiers and falls / accidents caused by convulsions are due to the death of two Marines," officials said.
The Army Public Health Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland states that four public lawsuits have been reported in North Carolina and 33 lawsuits have been reported in Utah.
They are attributing the adverse health effects of artificial chemicals to those that duplicate cannabis. Military regulations prohibit soldiers from using such products
"Although pure CBD oil is not associated with health hazards, as a supplement or alternative to CBD oil, CBD bape oil is a synthetic cannabinoid, concentrated tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and / or other harmful compounds It is highly likely to be included. "
Vigilance reminds the army to ensure that the vaping products they purchase do not contain CBD oil, THC or synthetic cannabinoids.
"The problem is likely to spread rapidly throughout the military," the official said. "While some faucet oils are claimed to contain CBD oil, CBD, THC and / or synthetic cannabinoids, many faucet oils contain illegal and / or potentially harmful substances, including synthetic cannabinoids We do not disclose it may be. Products containing CBD oil, CBD, THC, or other synthetic cannabinoids may be purchased and used accidentally. "
After approximately 60 soldiers were hospitalized for signs that may be caused by drugs made in the laboratory, the Army recently issued a public health warning stating the potentially dangerous side effects of synthetic cannabis (such as spice) I got out. These symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting and palpitations, dizziness, disorientation and seizures. It is obvious that military regulation currently prohibits all illegal drugs, including synthetic cannabis. Articles 600 to 85 of the military drug abuse program provide for a list of all compounds of opium, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, LSD, methamphetamine, pentachlorophenol, barbituric acid, hemp, and such substances Derivatives
In November, the Army published articles on the dangers of electronic cigarettes, especially the risk of explosion of lithium batteries. The article reported that the Army had six Class C electronic cigarette cases during the 2015-2017 fiscal year. Last April, the Navy prohibited the use of electronic cigarettes and steaming equipment on board after many battery explosions.
The tobacco industry is obliged to eliminate the risk of smoking by issuing a bad warning to the tobacco pack, but these disclaimers are not used for electronic cigarettes and other steam products. According to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), young people in the United States are now more likely to use electronic cigarettes than any other form of tobacco. In 2016, over 2 million junior high school students use electronic cigarettes every month. People think that electronic cigarettes are harmless. Sucking steam is less harmful than smoking ordinary cigarettes, but these products are not without risk.