April 4, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Authorities warn of tainted candy
By Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department-
The candy is laced with the anti-depressant Xanax and they are known as "Xanie Tarts."
Last year, an Indiana University student was charged with selling Xanax-laced gummy candy out of his off-campus apartment. The sheriff's department reports that the drug-laced candy has only recently appeared in Bartholomew County and were discovered on a 17-year-old student.
"Apparently, the candy's appearance is not changed by this process," said Sheriff Matt Myers. "We are very concerned that someone might overdose if they eat the candy unaware that it has been laced with drugs."
Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders. Side effects include:
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