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After heavy drinking and an ecstasy pill, 18-year-old Vera ends up with her father at Dr. Rutger's: 'I'm tripping hard, doctor'

After heavy drinking and an ecstasy pill, 18-year-old Vera ends up with her father at Dr. Rutger's: 'I'm tripping hard, doctor'

As introductory days for higher education begin in the Netherlands, students are increasingly facing risks related to alcohol and drug use. A doctor highlights the challenges of treating young students, such as an 18-year-old girl who required medical assistance after consuming substances, while supporting their concerned parents during this transition.

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