Mexican health authorities raised a red flag Wednesday after students from three different schools in Mexico City took part in an internet “challenge” involving tranquilizers and seeing who could stay awake the longest, according to reports.
The Associated Press reported that the Health Department has asked the public if they know of or hear of any pharmacies that sell tranquilizers without a prescription.
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Almost a week ago, eight students from a high school in Mexico City received medical treatment after ingesting a controlled substance.
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The incident prompted the Department of Health to issue a warning about a “dangerous” challenge on social media called “last to sleep wins.”
“The call is also for children and adolescents not to participate or promote challenges that put their lives at risk,” the department wrote.
Pedal boats on the lake in the Bosque de Chapultepec forest park.
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On Thursday, another school had a similar incident in which a student swallowed tranquilizer pills, and authorities suggested it could be related to the social media challenge.
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Three high school students in Monterrey early last week were treated for ingesting Clonazepam, which according to WebMD.com is used to prevent and control seizures and panic attacks by calming the brain and nerves.
The Associated Press also reported that in 2022, five high school students in Guadalajara were treated for what Gov. Enrique Alfaro described as “a strong tranquilizer.”
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