Pittsburgh students charged with sharing Xanax bar in school

PITTSBURGH — Two U-Prep students are facing charges, accused of bringing Xanax to school and sharing the drug with other students.

Teachers and staff members noticed that a few students didn't appear to be themselves and they said they discovered the students had taken a controlled substance called a Xanax bar.

Four students at the Hill District school were released to their parents Monday after allegedly sharing the drug.

The pill in the shape of a bar is used to treat anxiety and pain and, according to the Xanax website, it can make you sleepy or dizzy and can slow your thinking and motor skills.

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The controlled substance is only for use by adults.

Staff members noticed the students were slurring their speech and staggering while walking.

They were sent to the nurse, who discovered they were under the influence of a substance.

Pittsburgh Public Schools said the students then admitted to having eaten the Xanax bar.

Sources told target 11 that the students involved are in the ninth, 10th and 11th grades.

A spokesperson for the district said two of those students will be charged with possession of a controlled substance. The students will be charged as juveniles.

Cox Media Group