TWO schoolboys had to be rushed to hospital after taking one draw of a vape believed to have been laced with spice.
The lads are understood to have used the vape at a school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, on Tuesday.
The boys became unwell after inhaling the vape at a school in Dalkeith[/caption]
But they became violently unwell within minutes, unaware they had just taken the dangerous substance.
It is believed the pair also began slipping in and out of consciousness.
Police and two ambulances were sent to the school and the boys were raced to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
It is understood they had to undergo a range of tests and had their heart rate and blood checked.
Cops have confirmed they are probing the incident.
Spice is the street name for synthetic cannabinoids which is a lab-made drugs which is more harmful than cannabis with much more unpredictable impacts.
It can be made into a liquid which is put into vape pens and smoked.
But it can also be produced into a powder and dissolved before being sprayed onto paper or as a dried plant.
And the harmful drug can have deadly effects.
People who get high on spice can be hit with an inability to move and dizziness. It can also become difficult for them to breathe.
They can also suffer chest pain, heart palpitations or even a seizure.
Spice can also cause users to suffer kidney damage.
It also has extreme mental health impacts, such as psychosis, paranoia and extreme anxiety.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.30pm on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025, police were made aware two boys were taken to hospital after inhaling an illegal vape containing an unknown substance in Dalkeith.
“Both boys have since been released and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 11:24 on Tuesday 4 March to attend an incident in Dalkeith.
“We dispatched two ambulances to the scene and two patients were transported to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.”
A Midlothian Council spokesman said: “We can confirm two pupils became unwell at on Tuesday.
“Both pupils were taken to hospital and later released. The school is supporting the pupils and their families while Police Scotland investigate.
“Schools across Midlothian, will be reminding pupils of the dangers of substance misuse and vaping, which are banned across the school estate.
“If families or anyone is concerned about underage vaping or substance abuse then get medical help immediately if the young person is unwell and call Police Scotland.
“For ongoing support, schools liaise with services including the council’s educational psychology team and MYPAS, which offers health and wellbeing support services for young people.
“Parents who are worried about their children’s vaping can also contact MYPAS for information and support directly. They can be contacted by calling 0131 454 0757.”
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