The Danish Health Authority (Sundhedsstyrelsen) has raised alarms over the dangers of using illegal e-cigarettes and puff bars after a reported death attributed to poisoning from a synthetic cannabinoid. The authority stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the death, which appears to involve an e-cigarette. The substance linked to the incident is identified as 5F-ADB, a synthetic cannabinoid, which poses serious health risks.

In a press release, Jacob Møller Antonsen, a senior physician and section chief at the Health Authority, expressed deep concern about the ease of access to illegal products that can have severe, potentially fatal consequences. Antonsen highlighted that consumers often assume that products purchased from unregulated vendors contain only nicotine; however, they may contain harmful substances that are not clearly indicated, emphasizing the importance of avoiding such products.

The increasing availability of unregulated e-cigarettes and puff bars raises significant public health concerns, especially regarding the safety and content of these products. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with illicit substances and the urgent need for consumer awareness, regulation, and possibly stricter enforcement actions against illegal sales of these dangerous products.