Yellow 'Super Mario' pills contain the dangerous chemical N-ethylpentylone
It can cause paranoia and insomnia
Drug safety organisation The Loop has issued a warning about yellow 'Super Mario' pills containing N-ethylpentylone.
One was tested at Boardmasters in Cornwall at the weekend, with The Loop saying the substance can cause paranoia and insomnia.
Yellow Supermario pill containing N-ethylpentylone tested at #Boardmasters2018. May cause severe insomnia and paranoia. The pill was bought in Cornwall so more may be in circulation. #LoopAlert #TimeToTest pic.twitter.com/DsLvO1HY0m
— The Loop (@WeAreTheLoopUK) August 11, 2018
The Loop also said N-Ethylpentylone was detected in drugs sold as MDMA at Bestival, while experts have outlined that it's three times as strong as MDMA, which can cause users to take more.
N-Ethylpentylone, which can also cause increased body temperature, anxiety and agitation, has also been in circulation in New Zealand.
Be sure to read this and watch the video below for information about safer MDMA and ecstasy use.
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