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Party drug puts 10 in hospital
NINE people are in a serious condition in hospital and another is fighting for his life after overdosing on the party drug Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) during a Melbourne rave early today.
Metropolitan Ambulance Service spokesman James Howe said paramedics were repeatedly called to the dance party at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena from 1am (AEDT) until 8am today following reports people had collapsed unconscious.
"Nine people, aged in their 20s and 30s, were taken to various Melbourne hospitals throughout the night," he said.
"One man in his 20s is in a critical condition in the Alfred hospital.
"Upon arrival, at various intervals throughout the night, all 10 were found unconscious.
"This drug is a depressant and could be lethal if the wrong dose is taken. These people are very, very sick."
All 10 people were ventilated by ambulance crews before being taken to hospital, Mr Howe said.
"Another problem with this drug is that people take it with other drugs and what they don't realise is, is that they could die from this.
"GBH is an apt name for this drug because that is exactly what it does."
Mr Howe said symptoms include seizures, tiredness, intoxication and muscle aches.
Thousands of people were at the TwoTribes2004 rave party organised by Future Entertainment, Mr Howe said.
"This pretty well sucked our resources dry last night and it was a real waste of paramedics' time," Mr Howe said.
Comment was being sought from Future Entertainment.