Prosecco instead of urine: Tyrolean in court for drug abuse!

Prosecco instead of urine: Tyrolean in court for drug abuse!

A 50-year-old man recently appeared in court in Tyrol for trying to manipulate a drug test with an unusual trick. Instead of a urine sample, he gave the police officers Prosecco. The incident occurred during a police check in Kundl and was quickly uncovered, whereupon the defendant admitted that he was under drugs, specifically crack addiction, at the time of the incident. This background story sheds light on the urgently needed measures in the area of ​​drug and addiction policy.

In addition to the drug abuse charge, the man also had to answer for a violent assault. During one altercation, he injured a woman by pinning her head to the ground and rubbing her into pebbles, causing severe bleeding. The court sentenced him to a fine of 720 euros and compensation of 500 euros to the victim for pain and suffering and damaged property. Given his previous conviction, which included a six-month conditional prison sentence, the defendant accepted the sentence immediately, which underlines his serious difficulties in dealing with addictive substances. This is by no means an isolated case.

Another case of drug deception

A 32-year-old Croatian man was targeted by the police a few days earlier when he used his smartphone while driving his truck. Officers noticed symptoms that suggested possible drug impairment. Although the voluntary urine test was initially negative, it turned out that the man had used artificial urine. This substitute consists of chemicals, creatinine, yellow dye and sometimes uric acid. A subsequent test then revealed a positive result for cannabis and cocaine.

The situation escalated further when an examination by a medical officer discovered that the driver was fatigued. This led to the immediate removal of the driver's license and further legal consequences. The case highlights how far people are willing to go to escape the effects of their drug addiction and the importance of implementing strong measures to prevent drug abuse.

Social consequences of drug abuse

The problem of drug use is not only individual, but also affects society as a whole. In Germany, drugs and addictive substances cause significant health, social and economic problems. According to the Epidemiological Addiction Survey 2021, 11.6 million people in Germany are smokers and 1.6 million are alcohol dependent. These figures highlight the urgency of a sustainable approach to reducing drug use and combating the social stigma associated with it.

The drug and addiction policy measures aim to promote low-risk consumption and advance prevention. This includes education about the dangers of drug and addictive substance consumption as well as strengthening counseling and treatment services for those affected. It is essential to further expand information management systems such as those of the Federal Ministry of Health in order to provide effective help for people in difficult life situations and to curb drug-related crime at the same time.

The case of the Tyrolean and the situation of the truck driver are frightening examples of how serious the problem of drug abuse is and how crucial a coordinated social approach is to combat these developments. Society has a responsibility to provide and provide information about sufficient offers of help.

Further information about addiction and drugs can be found on the website Cosmo, Today and Federal Ministry of Health.