A drug alert has been issued in Manchester over orange ‘flame’ embossed tablets which are being sold as ecstasy/MDMA.
The tablets have been analytically confirmed by Manchester Drug Analysis Exchange (MANDRAKE) to contain cathinone or 4CMC, a relation to the amphetamine family of drugs, in a higher than normal dose.
MANDRAKE are an organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University who chemically analyse drugs across the city.
If unwell please seek medical attention.
Free drug testing kits and support
The safest way to take drugs is not at all. However, we recognise that a number of students choose to use drugs whilst at university.
- There are free and anonymous drug testing kits available on campus, from the Students’ Union Advice Service.
- Eclypse, a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for young people in Manchester are also available to speak to at the Advice Service.
- Advice and information for students who use drugs can be found on Student News here.