Alert: CGL Issues Warning After Incident Involving THC-Laced Chocolate Bars

20 February 2025

 

Change Grow Live (CGL), a leading drug and alcohol support service, has issued an urgent warning to professionals and the public following a concerning incident involving THC-laced chocolate bars. The organisation is urging vigilance and has shared a form and process for reporting similar incidents to help prevent further harm.

Incident Details:

Two pupils at a London school recently collapsed, lost consciousness, and experienced hallucinations and seizures after consuming chocolate laced with Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Both students were hospitalised as a result. Initial investigations suggest the contaminated chocolate was purchased online via Snapchat. There are growing concerns that a product designed to mimic Cadbury’s chocolate bars is being circulated and sold to young people.


chocolate packaging

 

CGL’s Call to Action:

CGL is asking all professionals working with young people to remain extra vigilant and take the following steps if they become aware of drugs being distributed:

  1. Contact CGL’s Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service after any incidents in schools have been addressed or if reports of drug-related issues come to your attention.
  2. Provide harm reduction messages to clients to educate them about the dangers of consuming unknown or illicit substances.
  3. Encourage individuals to access treatment through CGL’s support services.
  4. Report incidents involving new, novel, adulterated, or toxic drugs to the Local Drug Information System (LDIS). LDIS is a platform for professionals to share intelligence about dangerous substances. Reports can be sent to croydondrugalert@cgl.org.uk.

How to Refer:

Contact Information:

For further advice or information, please reach out to CGL’s Croydon service:

Stay Informed:

CGL emphasises the importance of staying informed and proactive in addressing drug-related incidents. Professionals and the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or substances to help protect young people from harm.

For more information, visit the CGL Croydon website.

Stay alert, stay safe.