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Teen hospitalised after inhaling online cannabis oil | Teen hospitalised after inhaling online cannabis oil |
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A teenager is in a "serious condition" in hospital after inhaling cannabis oil she bought online. | A teenager is in a "serious condition" in hospital after inhaling cannabis oil she bought online. |
The 18-year-old was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Friday. | The 18-year-old was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Friday. |
Police said she bought a product containing oil derived from cannabis plants which can be inhaled through a vaporizer. | Police said she bought a product containing oil derived from cannabis plants which can be inhaled through a vaporizer. |
Officers said she may have had a "severe reaction" to the product but cannot confirm a direct link. | Officers said she may have had a "severe reaction" to the product but cannot confirm a direct link. |
Insp Mark Duncton of Gloucestershire Constabulary said: "Our advice is never to buy or take any kind of drug or drug derivative bought online. | Insp Mark Duncton of Gloucestershire Constabulary said: "Our advice is never to buy or take any kind of drug or drug derivative bought online. |
"These products can pose a very serious danger to your health; you do not know what is in them or what their effects might be." |