3 Xanax Overdoses Reported in Carmel Valley:SDPD

The cases involved minors in the Carmel Valley area

San Diego police are investigating three reported overdoses of the anti-anxiety medication Xanax.

In a news release on Friday afternoon, police said that three juveniles were taken to hospitals for treatment in the Carmel Valley area.

The overdoses occurred on Thursday, police said.

I've never seen it at school being used but i have seen it at parties.yah people use i

"I've never seen it at school being used, but I have seen it at parties. Yeah, people use it," local student Sam Xaviar told NBC 7. 

He watched emergency crews swarm into the front parking lot of Torrey Pines High School Thursday morning to rescue someone who overdosed on Xanax.

Though he said none of the people involved attend his school-- Xanax is a concern.

The drug is used to treat panic disorders and anxiety. Police are cautioning people against taking it without a prescription or mixing it with alcohol.
Carmel Valley isn’t the only area affected though.

Madison High School in Kearny Mesa is dealing with the issue as well.

“I've seen a couple kids walk around. They’ve been real lazy, tired,” Madison High parent Carla Romero said. “Face been real down. They look like zombies.”

The San Diego Unified School District confirmed that last month one student who was acting ill and wouldn't cooperate with school officials overdosed on Xanax.

“It leaves me concerned the kids have easy access to it, and the kids who need it aren't being responsible.” Romero said.

“I don’t deal with drugs,” Madison student Alyna Coleman said. “I just think there are better ways to handle things. If you aren't okay with life right now go talk to someone. Join an activity if you don’t feel cool."

For more information on the misuse of Xanax, residents are encouraged to contact their doctor or call the police's regular line at (619) 531-2000. 

Those who wish to report a Xanax overdose are asked to call 911, the police department’s northwestern division at (858) 523-7000 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call San Diego Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Police have not said where the drugs are coming from or if any arrests have been made.

Further details on the overdoses and the juveniles’ conditions were not released.

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