The adults admitted to hospital on Friday had all taken Zopiclone, which treats severe insomnia.
Seven people have been taken to hospital after taking the sleeping medication Zopiclone, prompting concerns over a “potential contaminated batch”.
Cleveland Police said it had received reports on Friday of the adults being taken to North Tees General Hospital in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham.The force said: “Officers are warning drug users of a potentially contaminated batch which could cause significant illness or lead to an overdose.” Zopiclone, usually used to treat insomnia, takes around an hour to work and helps users to fall asleep faster and stop waking in the night.It triggers a calming chemical in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid , according to the NHS website.
The NHS warns against drinking alcohol after taking the drug because it can induce a “deep sleep where you find it difficult to wake up”. Users can become dependent on Zopiclone, the NHS said, and it is prescribed for just two to four weeks because it becomes less effective as the body gets used to it.We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
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