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Orange 'Tesla' drug warning after children hospitalised | Orange 'Tesla' drug warning after children hospitalised |
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Several students have fallen ill after taking super-strength ecstasy in North Yorkshire, prompting a warning to pupils and parents. | |
The pupils, who attend Richmondshire schools, were recently hospitalised after taking orange "Tesla" tablets. | The pupils, who attend Richmondshire schools, were recently hospitalised after taking orange "Tesla" tablets. |
North Yorkshire County Council did not confirm the number of pupils who fell ill, but it is understood to be under five. All have made a full recovery. | North Yorkshire County Council did not confirm the number of pupils who fell ill, but it is understood to be under five. All have made a full recovery. |
The local authority has written to parents warning of the dangers. | The local authority has written to parents warning of the dangers. |
It said in a statement: "We are aware of recent incidents that have resulted in a few young people requiring hospital treatment after taking Ecstasy. | It said in a statement: "We are aware of recent incidents that have resulted in a few young people requiring hospital treatment after taking Ecstasy. |
"While the number affected is small, the local authority and schools take the issue very seriously." | "While the number affected is small, the local authority and schools take the issue very seriously." |
More on this story and others in North Yorkshire | More on this story and others in North Yorkshire |
Dr Lincoln Sargeant, director of public health at the council, said taking "even one single tablet" could be fatal and told parents to be alert for any mention of the pills. | Dr Lincoln Sargeant, director of public health at the council, said taking "even one single tablet" could be fatal and told parents to be alert for any mention of the pills. |
Schools which distributed the letter to parents | Schools which distributed the letter to parents |
The schools will take "robust action" against any student involved in taking or supplying tablets, the local authority added. | The schools will take "robust action" against any student involved in taking or supplying tablets, the local authority added. |
The tablets, often in the shape of a shield, can contain up to 240mg of MDMA. | The tablets, often in the shape of a shield, can contain up to 240mg of MDMA. |
Ecstasy, an illegal class A drug, can cause several short-term side effects including paranoia, an increased heart rate and a raised body temperature. | Ecstasy, an illegal class A drug, can cause several short-term side effects including paranoia, an increased heart rate and a raised body temperature. |
The drug has been linked to long-term impacts including liver, kidney and heart problems. | The drug has been linked to long-term impacts including liver, kidney and heart problems. |
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