Seven people are believed to be suffering the effects of Zopiclone, a sleeping pill which can be used to treat severe insomnia.
Zopiclone is used to treat severe insomnia A police force has issued a warning about a potentially contaminated batch of drugs which has put seven people in hospital. All seven are believed to be suffering the effects of Zopiclone, a sleeping pill which can be used to treat severe insomnia. Cleveland Police say the victims, all adults, had been taken to North Tees General Hospital. They’re also investigating the death of one man who is believed to have taken Zopiclone.
It’s a class C controlled prescription medication, but it can become addictive. The drug is usually taken as a tablet but doctors can order it in liquid form, and it triggers a calming chemical in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid . While one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for sleeping problems on the NHS, it’s known to be abused and can result in severe health problems.
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