Swampscott Teens Suffer 'Serious Adverse Effect' From THC Products

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Two Swampscott teens suffered "a serious adverse effect" after ingesting a TCH product this week, according to a police warning to parents to talk with their children about taking any product without knowing what's in it.

Police said the two incidents both occurred since Monday and involved high school-age residents ingesting the THC product and then having a reaction that required medical care. Fire and ambulance personnel treated both teens and they then went to a local hospital.

"The Police Department and the School Department are taking these incidents seriously," Swampcott police said. "We encourage all parents and caretakers to check in with their children and have a conversation about the dangers of taking anything that is not prescribed or from an unknown origin."

Police said the School Resource Office and detectives are investigating both incidents.

"The Swampscott Police Department will continue to work in collaboration with the Swampscott School Department, and the Essex County District Attorney's office in further efforts to raise student and parent awareness," police said.

"There will be no lack of efforts to ensure the safety of our students both at school and out in the community."

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and
Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)