{"id":41905,"date":"2026-08-31T18:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/41905\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:14:11","slug":"the-netherlands-trimbos-institute-issues-warning-about-trump-shaped-ecstasy-pills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/41905\/","title":{"rendered":"The Netherlands\u2019 Trimbos Institute Issues Warning About Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Trimbos Institute in The Netherlands has issued a warning about ecstasy pills shaped like the head of U.S. President Donald Trump. Ecstasy is an illicit drug that’s still frequently used at parties and nightclubs. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

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Apparently, the Trimbos Institute in The Netherlands wanted to get \u201ca head\u201d of this trend. The Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute posted on Instagram<\/a> a warning about ecstasy pills shaped as the head of U.S. President Donald Trump. The institute emphasized, \u201cAbsolutely do not use these”\u2014meaning the pills and not Trump\u2019s head\u2014as they are even more dangerous than standard ecstasy pills and even more likely to kill you. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the social media post that included photos of the pills:<\/p>\n

As you can see, the pills come in several different colors\u2014red, blue, green and yellow. On the back of each pull is a vertical line with \u201cNL\u201d stamped above it and \u201cTrump\u201d stamped below. The NL presumably stands for The Netherlands. <\/p>\n

By the way, here\u2019s a photo of Trump\u2019s actual head for comparison:<\/p>\n

Trump’s head. (Photo by Jose Breton\/Pics Action\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTrump\u2019s Head Has Appeared On Ecstasy Pills Before<\/p>\n

Before you say something like, “Never seen anything like it,” this wasn\u2019t the first time such a thing has happened with Trump\u2019s head. Back in 2017, police in Osnabrueck, Germany, seized about 5,000 ecstasy tablets worth around 39,000 euros ($45,900) during a highway check, as reported by the AP at the time<\/a>. These pills were also in the shape of Trump\u2019s head and, by the way, were colored orange.<\/p>\n

Ecstasy Pills Without Trump\u2019s Head Are Already Dangerous<\/p>\n

Now, standard ecstasy pills are already dangerous, regardless of their shape. It\u2019s not as if your doctor will tell you, \u201cYou really should be taking ecstasy.\u201d In fact, Googling \u201cWhere is ecstasy legal\u201d will return \u201crecreational ecstasy is not fully legal anywhere in the world\u201d and potentially change Google\u2019s profile of you. The only exception is strict and limited medical use for particular conditions in certain countries. <\/p>\n

The active ingredient in ecstasy is typically methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA for short. This chemical stimulates your central nervous system to release high levels of dopamine\u2014the brain chemical associated with pleasure and reward. That\u2019s why MDMA can give you a feeling of euphoria\u2014you know that intense feeling happiness that you experience only when you see a plate of sushi. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve written about MDMA and ecstasy before in Forbes<\/a>. The effects of MDMA begin to kick in around 20 to 60 minutes after taking it and last for least three to four hours. Besides the euphoria, you can feel energetic, confident and very affectionate towards others and even had hallucinations\u2014which can be very bad if you are around people whom you really shouldn\u2019t be sleeping with in any way. <\/p>\n

But ending up in bed with the wrong people is not the only potential bad side effect. There\u2019s also sweating, overheating, dehydration, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, limb tingling, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, elevated blood pressure, racing heart rates, anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia, irrational behaviors and psychosis. <\/p>\n

The overheating and dehydration alone can be fatal. What can also be dangerous is drinking too much water to combat the overheating and dehydration. Overdoses of MDMA bring additional risks of confusion, convulsions, delirium and death. And when you are in a state of euphoria, moderating your intake of MDMA may not be first on your mind. <\/p>\n

The PMMA Makes These Trump\u2019s Head Ecstasy Pills Even More Dangerous<\/p>\n

What makes these new Trump\u2019s head ecstasy pills even more dangerous begins with \u201cP\u201d\u2014namely \u201cpara.\u201d Instead of MDMA, these pills contain PMMA, which is short for para-methoxymethamfetamine. These chemicals are similar, except that PMMA works slower. <\/p>\n

This can cause more than a \u201cpara\u201d problems, so to speak. When you\u2019re not experiencing the euphoria as soon as expected, the inclination may be to take even more sooner. That then further raises the risk of overdosing. And overdosing, once again, can lead to all sorts of problems like coma and death. <\/p>\n

In general, the pleasure that you may get from taking ecstasy pills do not trump the risks. This is especially true if you see any shaped like Trump\u2019s head. The potential agony won\u2019t be worth the ecstasy.<\/p>\n