'It's a potentially fatal dose': The superstrong ecstasy pills taking over London right now
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As New Year’s Eve rolls around, clubbers engaging in a little extra-curricular activity (aka taking copious amounts of drugs) are more at risk than usual this year, according to sources who have discovered high strength MDMA in circulation across London.
Over the past few months, two London nightclubs, Fabric in Farringdon and Fold in Canning Town, have issued warnings over the extra-strength pills, in addition to a warning distributed by drug-testing charity The Loop. This October, the government released statistics that show MDMA-related deaths in 2023 were the third highest on record. “Drug-related deaths have increased year on year in the UK to their highest level on record,” says Fiona Measham, co-founder of The Loop. “MDMA-related deaths increased by over 50 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year.”.
This is a problem that has been going on for months. A post from Fabric on Instagram on October 18 warned clubbers: “We are aware of several hospitalisations across multiple London venues last weekend where people have had seizures and become very unwell.”.
That same month, Fold reposted a warning from The Loop that advised clubbers to look out for pills with the Louis Vuitton and Timberland logos as well as pills shaped like shooting stars. Fold also reminded clubbers to take regular breaks outside and drink plenty of water.
