California school warns parents of new psychedelic drug ‘paint.’ Here’s what we know

Officials from Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights are warning parents about a new drug called ‘paint’ that is potentially being sold to students.

Principal Colin Bross shared a message to families earlier this week asking them to talk to their children about the dangers of drug use. .

“This drug is a pill with psychedelic effects and is known to be highly addictive,” Bross wrote in an email obtained by The Bee.

This was brought to the school administrator’s attention after there were concerns from the community and parents that the drug was being sold and used by students, said Raj Rai, the director of communication at the San Juan Unified School District.

She said there were no exact incidents at the school that prompted the warning.

The drug is a clear pill capsule with reddish brown dust and they are being sold for $5 per pill, according to a report by CBS Sacramento.

School administrators said they are actively investigating the issue and that they are making progress.

Raj added that parents should talk to their kids and find out if they know anything or are using the drug. If they have any information, administrators are asking that they notify the school staff or Citrus Heights police.