Widespread festival drug problem in the UK! Teenager reveals coma image as warning to others over taking drugs
Widespread festival drug problem in the UK! Teenager reveals coma image as warning to others over taking drugs
Jordan Blackburn, 19, was among nine people to fall ill after taking substances at the festival – his friend Christian died
A teenager who almost died after taking drugs at a music festival has revealed an image from when he was placed in an induced coma as a warning to others.
Jordan Blackburn, 19, was one of nine people to fall seriously ill after taking substances at Kendal Calling in Cumbria last week.
His friend Christian Pay, 18, died from suspected substance abuse at the four-day festival.
Eight others needed hospital treatment after swallowing the deadly pills, which are believed to have been stamped with the Rolls Royce and Adidas logos.
They included Jordan who was placed in an induced coma.
He posted a harrowing picture from his hospital bed on Facebook, advising others to heed the warning.
Jordan wrote: “Many lives over the weekend, not just those lost, but the familys (sic) of those involved have been destroyed – including my own by the careless use of uppers at festivals, or any other time for that matter.
“I really think I need to raise awareness and show people what the consequences are just off a little pi
“ll. I’m not telling people to like or share this post, just please read and think hard about what you’re putting in your body, or at least know what you’re putting in your body.
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