A Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute warned its users on Friday about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped like US President Donald Trump’s head. The respected Trimbos Institute said several of the pills were recently delivered to a network of centers that test the drugs before taking them. “Do not use these pills at all,” the institute warned. A photo provided by the Trimbos Institute of Mental Health and Addictions shows pills that have a depiction of President Donald Trump on one side and NL and Trump stamped on the surface on the other side. Trimbos Institute of Mental Health and Addiction via AP posted a photo of the pills that have a depiction of Trump’s head on one side and on the other side “NL” and “Trump” stamped on the surface on either side of a vertical line. One of the pills has a green side and another is yellow. The institute warned in a “Red Alert” posted on its website and social media that they contain a high concentration of a chemical called PMMA, or paramethoxymethamphetamine, similar to MDMA, the active ingredient in ecstasy pills. However, PMMA works more slowly than MDMA and that could lead users to take more because they think the first pill didn’t work, creating a risk of overdose, the institute said, adding that use of the pills “can lead to overheating with possibly fatal consequences.” Since PMMA works more slowly than MDMA, that could lead users to take more because they think the first pill didn’t work, creating a risk of overdose. Trimbos Institute of Mental Health and Addictions via AP The institute warned about the drug in a “Red Alert” posted on its website and social media. Trimbos Institute of Mental Health and Addictions via AP Spokeswoman Anniek Groothuis said the institute has not reported cases of serious illness or death among people who may have used the drug. “We are not aware of any victims in whom PMMA was found in their blood,” he told The Associated Press. Start your day with everything you need to know. Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Producing, selling and using ecstasy is illegal in the Netherlands, but its use is widespread, especially in clubs and music festivals. A 2024 government report said about 550,000 people took the drug in one year.
