Warning: Etomidate in Vapes Some vapes are laced with etomidate and other dangerous drugs. It can damage your brain, disrupt your heart function, and cause fatal breathing problems. Vapes may look small, but the health risks and penalties are not! From 1 Sep, government agencies will intensify efforts to combat vaping and etomidate, with stricter penalties and possible Long term use of etomidate disrupts the intestinal homeostasis and nervous system in mice ScienceDirect Girl, 13, caught with vape laced with controlled drug etomidate