As the world mourns the untimely and tragic death of Glee actor Cory Monteith, speculations run high as to the possibility of his drug addiction being the main cause of his death. Substance abuse issues are known to start at a very young age, right from high schools.
DID YOU KNOW:
-
A staggering 60% of illegal drug users in Canada are between the ages of 15 and 24.
-
In the province of Ontario (Canada), almost ¼ of the total high-school population has sold, or received the offer of purchasing illegal drugs
-
A University of Toronto study states that female drug users are 54% more likely to suffer casualties as compared to their male counterparts.
-
This year alone in United States, about 25,000 teenagers aged 12-17 will take extra doses of pain killer as a drug replacement for the first time.
-
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an alarming statistic of teenager(aged 15-19) deaths resulting from drug overdose increasing upto 90% from 2000 to 2009.
A young death caused by drug overdose is every parent’s nightmare. Crucial it is then for you mothers, fathers and guardians out there to know and understand this specific drug-language to be able to catch and put a stop to dangerous activities before it is too late. With the help of WebMD, we list here the most common drugs available, and the different names your child may be using for these.
GOOD TO KNOW
Antifreeze – the slang name given to Heroin – also knows as brown sugar, dope, Big H, skag, sweet dreams, train and tar.
Crank – stimulates senses, also knows as meth(most commonly), chalk, white cross, speed, fire, glass and ice (crystal methamphetamine). It can be taken as a pill, snorted or injected.
Crunk – the condition when you are drunk and high at the same time.
Roofies – our readers will remember this from the Hangover movies. Commonly called the date rape drug, it is also known as forget pill, roachies, roofenol, roche(roe-shay), Mexican valium.
Snow – as the name suggests, it stands for Cocaine. Teenage girls dealing with body image issues are more likely to use cocaine to avoid a weight issue, as being a stimulant it leads to a loss in appetite. Other names used are crack, coke, nose candy, dust, flake, Charlie, powder, snowbirds, white, and yahoo.
Special K – also known as vitamin K, cat valium, breakfast cereal, K, Ket, super acid, new ecstacy – it is normally used as an anesthetic.
X – used for Ecstasy (scientific term – 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)). Also known as bean, essence, lovers sped, stacy, XTC, Adam.
OVER-THE COUNTER MEDICATION
COUGH/COLD MEDICINE USERS – this has been a common trend lately, for teenagers to get high on large doses of a regular cough medicine, which in prescribed doses causes drowsiness at the most. Dextromethorphan(DXM) is the ingredient in cough syrups that becomes a hallucinogen with a dose over 900 milligrams. Slang words for this ingredient include:
|
Candy Dex DM Drex Red Devils Robo |
Rojo Skittles Tussin (most commonly used) Velvet Poor Man's X Vitamin D |
Syrup Head then is someone who uses DXM/cough syrups, and dexing is overdosing on cough syrups on purpose(also called robotripping/robodosing)
DRUGS CREATED BY TEENAGERS
Cheese – a very dangerous mixture of Tylenol PM(or other diphenhydramine containing medication) and black tar heroin. The final product looks like grated parmesan cheese. So poisonous it is that it lead to 20 teen deaths in Dallas in 2005 alone.
Candy Flipping – made by combining LSD with ecstacy. WebMD quotes a study conducted by the Caron Treatment Centers that determined 1 in 10 messages on Internet had teenagers asking for advice on how to take illegal drugs.
Source: teenchallenge.ca, drugfreeworld.org, webmd.com, and ridgefield.patch.com
Image: http://mpoweredparent.com/teen-drug-use/
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/abuse-international-statistics.html
Farah Khan
Author
Farah joined ANOKHI LIFE while finishing up her degree in English Literature and Writing at the University of Toronto. Her position since then has expanded across all departments, everything from office administration and corporate affairs, to ANOKHI's online presence and events. . .
COMMENTS
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
-
This Is How We Can Learn From The Obstacles We Face
-
4 Hot January 2022 Tech Gadgets That You Need Now!
-
This Why We Need To Stop Taking Things So Personally
-
Our 2021 Roundup: Is It Time To Cancel The Catholic Church For Their Role In Canada's Residential Schools?
-
Our 2021 Roundup: Here's How To Make Our Faith Bigger Than Our Fear
-
Our 2021 Roundup: "Modernist Cuisine": Farzi Café Opens Up Their First Canadian Location In Mississauga's Square One Food District
-
Our 2021 Roundup: Fool-Proof Recipes For 3 Easy-To-Bake Desi Treats
-
Our 2021 Roundup: Swipe Right If Jabbed? Tips On How To Navigate The New Dating World
-
Our 2021 Roundup: How To Find The Calm In Chaos At Home & At Work
-
Here's How To Conquer The Holiday Blues
-
Pressured To Socialize? Relax And Relish In JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out)
-
Art Gallery Of Mississauga Holds 2 Major Exhibits Celebrating Artists From Bangladesh
-
Here's How To Forgive And Move On
-
It's Time To Take Care Of Yourself First
-
Here's How To Face Fatigue And Get Back On Track
-
Hot December 2021 Tech Gadgets That You Need Now!
-
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: 7 Gifts For The Kids
-
ANOKHI LIFE Celebrates 19th Anniversary With The Launch Of 'THE ANOKHI ADVOCATE List & Awards 2021'
-
We Were Robbed: Marc Fennell of "Stuff The British Stole" Dives Into The World Of Colonial Plundering
-
These Tips Will Help You Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
-
Peloton Instructor Aditi Shah Teams Up With Tesher To Bring A Diwali-Inspired Playlist
-
Hot November 2021 Tech Gadgets That You Need Now!
-
Do You Have PTSD? Here's How You Know
-
Get Your Festival Food Game On With These Delish Diwali Recipes
-
Tips On How To Handle Screen Fatigue
-
Oh My GAD: Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder
-
Single Women In India Are Staging A Revolution And Taking Back Their Autonomy
-
Saravanaa Bhavan London Celebrates India's Multi-Cultural Veggie Cuisine
-
Anxious About Re-Entering Society? Here's How To Cope With Social Anxiety Disorder In Our New World
-
Bombay Bustle In Mayfair Pays Homage To Mumbai's Tiffin Food Culture
-
Tips On How To Stop Existing And Start Living
-
World Mental Health Day: Men Need Mental Health Help Too And Here’s What You Can Do
-
Tips On How Not To Let Your Problems Hold You Back
-
4 Hot October 2021 Tech Gadgets You Need Now!
-
Self-Care Sept. Part 3: How To Raise Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
-
Chakra Restaurant In London Aims To Bring Harmony To The Mind & Body Through Their Cuisine
-
Self-Care Sept Part 2: Take-Charge Tools For Self-Care
-
You Won't Believe These Obstacles Women Face When Trying To Have A Baby In India
-
Self-Care September Part One: How To Set An Intention Of Better Self-Care
-
Mindful Ways To Help You Transition To The Classroom
-
Highlights From Calgary Pride’s Exclusive Interview With Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil The World’s First Openly Gay Prince
-
Here's How To Put The Past Where It Belongs
-
This Is What You Need To Know About Personal Chemistry
-
4 Hot Sept 2021 Back To School Tech Gadgets That You Need Now
-
Step Back In Time With Partition Era Cuisine At 1947 London
-
This Is How To Stop Numbing Your Feelings And Let Go Of Past Hurts
-
Your Schemas: Understanding Maps Of Information We Create Throughout Our Lives
-
Stop Selling Yourself Short By Getting Rid Of Your Self-Limiting Thoughts
-
Want Some Paan Ice Cream? Scooperb In London Has The Best Ice Cream Treats
-
4 Hot Tech Gadgets That Are Out This August 2021
-
Exploring The Power Of Compassion
-
Karim Nanji Of Marble Financial Tells Why You Need To Get A Handle On Your Covid-Debt Before Its Too Late
