Warning Over TikTok Problem As College students Take Managed Medicine

Mexico Metropolis:

Mexican authorities are warning concerning the risks of a viral TikTok problem that has left faculty college students intoxicated after taking a managed remedy. With the slogan “The final one to go to sleep wins,” the problem consists of attempting to remain awake after taking clonazepam, a drug used to deal with seizures, panic assaults and anxiousness. A aspect impact of the drug is drowsiness.

Paramedics handled 5 intoxicated minors at a faculty in Mexico Metropolis, the capital’s public safety division stated Thursday.

Authorities within the northern state of Nuevo Leon reported three instances there. Not one of the college students turned significantly sick.

“Sadly, challenges that unfold by way of networks typically put folks’s well being in danger,” stated Nuevo Leon well being secretary Alma Rosa.

A number of movies have been posted on TikTok of individuals recording themselves taking the capsules to watch the consequences.

Different customers have posted movies warning concerning the hazard of the problem, which has additionally been seen beforehand in Chile.

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