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Scopolamine: 'Devil's Breath' Linked to Crime and Confusion

7/3/2025

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Scopolamine, infamously dubbed "devil's breath," is a medication for nausea but carries a sinister legacy in South America, where it’s linked to memory loss and crime. Alarming reports of its misuse have surfaced in Europe, including a shocking murder in the UK. Victims experience confusion and hallucinations, highlighting the drug's perilous nature.

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Scopolamine, infamously dubbed "devil's breath," is a medication for nausea but carries a sinister legacy in South America, where it’s linked to memory loss and crime. Alarming reports of its misuse have surfaced in Europe, including a shocking murder in the UK. Victims experience confusion and hallucinations, highlighting the drug's perilous nature.