Skunches – Latest Illicit Drug Turning Youths to Junkies (What is Skunches?)
We are going to discuss the component of this illicit and dangerous concoction called Skunches. In our previous article on Kush (Kush Cannabis – Here are Facts You Should Know about the New cheap Illicit Drug), we submitted that the most trending illicit drug is Mkpuru Mmiri (Meth). This illicit drug is wreaking havoc in the lives of the youths in Eastern Nigerian and other places. It has become a cause for worry for communities, families, and the State Government. All efforts are geared towards eradicating Mkpuru Mmiri.
Why is Kush cannabis drug a Popular Demand Among the Youths?
Kush strains are known to have the utmost relaxing effect, all while making the user giggly and joyous. Another reason is that it is very cheap. Kush strains with strong ties to their indica roots are very hard to come by these days, as the cannabis community moved towards growing highly resistant hybrids.
Again, due to its high THC content, Kush is also a well-known severe and chronic pain-reliever and powerful relaxant. Furthermore, it can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression, though it’s best to consume a lower dosage. There are some indications it may also help soothe nausea, migraines, and headaches.
Kush strains are usually indica or hybrid strains, which means they may make you feel incredibly relaxed and drowsy. Medicinal marijuana users often choose kush strains for their pain-relieving properties. Some kush strains may also make you feel slightly euphoric and focused.
Skunches – Latest Illicit Drug Turning Youths to Junkies (What is Skunches?)
Skunches’ Content:
By this we mean those substances usedor mixed up in a bottle to come about Skunches. 4 substances are mixed together to get skunches and they are:
- Marijuana
- Mkpurummiri
- Ethanol
- Zobo Colour
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About Marijuana
Marijuana, pronounced as ‘mariwuana’ is the most popular drug that is most consumed among the youth. It has many names by different people. It has street names like skunk, weed or Igbo. It is a medicinal plant cultivated in all parts of the world but illegal for anyone to use except under licensed medicinal use.
Weed cannabis comes in freshly green form just like other green plants or vegetable. However way it is used produces highness. Some add it to their food like while cooking jollof rice while others wrap the dry leaves on molds and smoke away their destinies.
Some users of Marijuana think this drug has no side effect. They should continue deceiving themselves. Marijuana is the younger brother to Cocaine. Gradually, it drains life out of the user. Here are some Negative effects of Using taking Marijuana:
Paranoia and Hallucinations
One thing about the consumption and abuse of illicit drugs is what it turns the users into. It turns a once looking handsome and sane young man into a rogue-looking, dirty and tattered. They walk about, talking to their shadows and withdrawn.
Side effects include paranoia and hallucinations, which can result in violent behavior and death.
Madness
Let me put it straight here, uses of illicit drugs like Marijuana are responsible for the 70 percent of youths who are raving mad in the streets. The effect drives young people crazy on foot. It disentangles the veins in their brain and if medical help is not sought early the person goes mad.
Violent:
Cannabis users are violent. Young people are killing each other recently in Sierra Leone. Some said they have thought of committing suicide.
Although it gives euphoria of joy and happiness it is momentary. The nets in Kush bring joy and happiness to them but it brings the reverse once it expires in their blood vessels. They usually get hurt when they put Kush on their head and are ready to hurt anyone at the slightest provocation.
Crimes:
An illicit drug user is like Oliver Twist. He will always want some more. If he doesn’t have the money to pay for the drug, he will do anything to get hold of the drug, even if it means stealing. It is reported that in Sierra Leone, young men often look for anything they can sell to earn money to buy Marijuana.
In the case of the young woman, they can use any means like the practice of witchcraft to get money for this Kush drug. This drug also often pushes young people to commit crimes.
Consumption of Kush has given rise to rape. It gives young men unnecessary urge, power, and energy to have (s*z) with many women even without their consent. It also removes the stigma attached to women doing unscrupulous businesses.
Death:
Consumption and illegal abuse of cannabis drugs and other Cannabis can lead to death. It gradually takes the life out of the user and drains the life out of him or her. Here are the Names and the Locations of the NGOs on Drug Abuse and Rehab Centres in Nigeria.
Skunches – Latest Illicit Drug Turning Youths to Junkies (What is Skunches?)
We are still discussing the Components of Skunches Drug. The second substance added to it is Mkpurummrir. We have written extensively on Mkpurummiri.
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About Mkpurummiri (meth or Ice)
Skunches – Latest Illicit Drug Turning Youths to Junkies (What is Skunches?)
Ethanol and Zobo Color are other substances mixed in Skunches. Ethanol is a chemical that contains additive. It is also the intoxicating ingredient of many alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits. In all of these, we have seen that the 3 substances mentioned so far contained additives.
These what people choose to mix together to drink in order to get highness. It is terrible!
What about the Zobo color? Zobo is known as Sorrel drink. But in this case, it is not the natural sorrel, it is just the colour to deceive people to think the drink is Sorrel drink (Zobo drink). Read also: Steps in making Healthy Zobo – 2022.
What are the Side Effects of Consuming Skunches?
It leads to doom. It makes the user goes junkies. Skunches are dangerous to health.
Skunches drug is the combination of death pills. Its users will roam the street and become mad if he or she survives the health hazards.
