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Zollikerberg: Teens died of respiratory paralysis from overdose
The place of death in Zollikerberg. Image: keystone
After the death of two young men in Zollikerberg ZH in August, the two were already suspected of having used a fatal mixture of drugs. According to this, in addition to the sedative Xanax, a drug containing morphine was also found in the child’s blood. The prosecution has officially confirmed it.
“In the opinion of the Institute of Forensic Medicine, central respiratory paralysis in the case of mixed intoxication with morphine and alprazolam, a benzodiazepine, can be assumed as the cause of death,” said the Zurich prosecutor.
Deadly mix
Xanax is a benzodiazepine and is more common among young people today than ever. This is what the experts say about the newspaper. “In the last twelve months we have noticed a worrying increase in mixed consumption among young people,” says Elvira Tini of the university clinic.
According to one study, drug abuse among 15-year-olds increased significantly two years ago. It almost doubled between 2014 and 2018, from 2.6 to 4.5 percent. Therefore, almost one student per school class has already taken poisoning medication. Experts believe that there is more because the study is based on self-reported information. (aeg / amü)
Two dead youths (15) in Zollikerberg
Video: extern / rest / CH Media
