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Police suspect Xanax sent Bethesda high schools students to hospital

By Maggie Bartolomeo
Jack Moore

WASHINGTON — Six Bethesda, Maryland, high school students suspected of taking prescription drugs during the school day were taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon.

Around 2 p.m., Montgomery County police responded to Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School for reports of six students who ingested a substance. Police suspect the students took Xanax.

All students were responsive after initial evaluations, according to a police spokesman. Four of those students were transported for further medical evaluation and the other two were picked up by their parents.

Police said they are still investigating.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

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When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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