Dangerous drug: aggressive behavior in asylum homes alarmed police

Dangerous drug: aggressive behavior in asylum homes alarmed police

In the asylum accommodations in Europe, a dangerous drug is high waves: Pregabalin, a means of treating epilepsy and anxiety, is not only intended for pain therapy, but is also increasingly being misused as an addictive substance. Migrants from North Africa are particularly affected, where the drug is available without a prescription. While the police are alarmed and repeatedly carries out raids to put the dealers' craft, many facilities report on disturbing incidents. In a sensational case, a man with 30,000 Pregabalin tablets was caught, which further heats up the concern about the spread of this drug in asylum homes, such as the Exxpress.at reported.

The problem goes deeper, however: According to the Swiss reporting of 20 minutes leads the dependence on Pregabalin on fleeing to extreme Withdrawal symptoms that often result in aggressive behavior. In asylum centers, dealing with the situation varies. Some institutions try to carry out the withdrawal in a controlled manner, while others are shy away from submitting the medication. The unclear legal situation and the fear of abuse contribute to uncertainty on how to deal with the Pregabalin problem. In fact, the avoidance of the drug could lead to the increase in attacking behavior, since people do everything they can to secure their doses.