History ice blood. To go from “quality time” with his wife, Adam Canales, 33, committed the irreparable: he drugged his two-month-old newborn, causing a fatal overdose. Faced with this drama, Dr. Gérald Kierzek, medical director of True Medical, teaches us to identify the signs of drug poisoning in young children.
The infant died of “drug poisoning”
According to the local media Everything Lubbock, the infant – born in early summer 2021 – was regularly drugged by his father. The 33 -year -old man even admitted to having given him “Benadryl” twice a day, an antihistamine renowned for provoking strong drowsiness.
Far from feeling guilty, Adam Canales told the police that he was aware of the danger of this molecule, but that he wanted “spend quality time“With his wife. The mother also seemed to be aware of the facts, since she too would have administered Benadryl to their child.
The autopsy also revealed that doses of Zzquil – a food supplement with melatonin reserved for adults – had been administered to infants. Various anti-rhume remedies would finally have been given to the newborn.
A real drug cocktail, which will lead to the death of the child, only two months old.
How to recognize drug intoxication in young children?
If the parents in question in this case seem to be “regulars“Drug substances (several other children of the couple had also been drugged without their knowledge), recognize drug poisoning”remains very difficult“, estimates Dr. Gérald Kierzek, medical director of True Medical. Nevertheless, certain physical and behavioral signs may alert you.
The physical signs to monitor
- Unusual drowsiness, slowed or inconsistent discourse, coordination or attention disorders;
- Very dilated or retracted pupils, eyeharming, abrupt loss of consciousness, difficulties in breathing;
- Nausea, unexplained vomiting, dry mouth, brutal loss or appetite;
- Traces of bite or injury, burns, suspicious odor or chemicals impregnated.
The behavioral signs to be spotted
- A sudden change in mood: irritability, mood swings, deep sadness, withdrawal, sleep or diet disorders;
- Loss of interest in usual activities, academic difficulties, social isolation or excessive fear of an adult;
- The appearance of dungeon behavior, a refusal to explain certain absences or injuries;
- Unusual fear or anxiety towards the suspected loved one.
Drug child: What to do in case of proven intoxication?
“In the presence of these signs, in particular if the child lives with an adult who has already manifested signs of maliciousness, it is essential to consult a doctor quickly in order to carry out a clinical examination and, if necessary, tests of substance screening. In the event of serious suspicion or danger, it is vital to alert child protection services and the competent authorities (police)”, concludes the doctor.