Warnings have been issued about the Donald Trump pills in circulation
They were found to contain over 250mg of MDMA
Drug safety organisation The Loop was onsite at Y Not Festival in Derbyshire over the weekend and identified ecstasy pills pressed as Donald Trump as a potential health risk.
The Loop issued a warning on Twitter on Sunday afternoon, stating pills tested at the event contained over 250 milligrams of MDMA. This is over the average dose of one pill.
Donald Trump tablets tested @Y_Not_Festival containing 250+mg of MDMA - over two doses in one tablet. Others tested in Europe around 200mg - the only way to tell is to test. #StartLowGoSlow #LoopAlert #DrugAlert #TimeToTest. pic.twitter.com/IgI3B6ixki
— The Loop (@WeAreTheLoopUK) July 29, 2018
It issued a similar warning about pink 'Bitcoin' pills tested at Kendal Calling in Cumbria where Gorgon City, Mistajam, Grandmaster Flash and more played.
Pink Bitcoin pills in circulation today @KendalCalling - high dosage MDMA c. 220mg - 2x average adult dose. Take care, regularly sip water and seek medical help if unwell. #LoopAlert #TimeToTest pic.twitter.com/0M62ORT8p3
— The Loop (@WeAreTheLoopUK) July 29, 2018
The Loop was also at MADE Festival in Birmingham on July 28 and is due to head to Bestival and Boardmasters this month.
For more on safe ecstasy use, head here.
Dave Turner is Mixmag's Digital News Editor, follow him on Twitter
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