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One-Year-Old in Resistencia Treated After Accidental Cocaine Ingestion

Child-protection and judicial authorities are investigating potential negligence by the adults present.

Overview

  • The child was taken to the Resistencia Pediatric Hospital, where Dr. Ramos reported she arrived irritable and nauseous and a urine toxicology test confirmed cocaine exposure.
  • The incident occurred on Monday and was reported by local media on Friday after hospital and police sources corroborated details.
  • Medical staff activated the emergency protocol, stabilized the patient, and kept her for several hours under judicial safeguard before discharge.
  • Upon release, the girl was placed in the care of her maternal grandmother instead of her 18-year-old mother as a protective measure.
  • Relatives informed investigators that a maternal aunt has a substance-use problem, a detail being considered as authorities assess adult responsibility.