Police investigate after four teens hospitalised from overdose

ACT Policing is investigating the suspected overdose of four juveniles hospitalised yesterday (Thursday, 1 December).

Police received separate reports of four juveniles hospitalised last night after ingesting an unknown quantity of a prescription medication, often prescribed for nerve pain, epilepsy and fitting conditions.

The teens were treated at Calvary Hospital and the Canberra Hospital.

ACT Policing’s Criminal Investigations are working to establish how the juveniles came into contact with the prescription medication.

People should only take prescription medicines if advised to by their doctor, as inappropriate use of medicines can cause serious adverse health effects.

Anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report via act.crimestoppers.com.au. Please provide reference 6041406. Information can be provided anonymously.