In addition to well-known drugs such as cocaine, cannabis and XTC, there are also many designer drugs in circulation. Examples are Spice, Flakka, GHB and Krokodil. Drugs of which no one knows exactly what is in them and which can vary greatly in strength, making use very dangerousn.
We start with Spice, a drug widely used in England by homeless people. It is a mixture of different herbs and chemicals. Users smoke it like marijuana or turn it into some kind of herbal tea-like drink.
Spice
Also known as Black Mamba, K2, Bombay Blue or Moon Rocks, the drug is known as the zombie drug. The compound drug has the same effect as cannabis and provides a happier and more relaxed feeling. However, the compounds in Spice can lead to a much stronger effect allowing users to experience severe anxiety attacks, paranoia and hallucinations.
flakka
This designer drug resembles bath salt. The light-colored crystal can be used in different ways. Users eat, snort, inject or vaporize the drug with an e-cigarette. It has a stimulant effect, but can cause hallucinations and can lead to violence or self-harm. The drug has been linked to deaths from heart attack, suicide and kidney damage or kidney failure.
Crocodile
This drug is not common in the United States and Europe, but it is widely used in Russia, especially among young adults as a cheaper alternative to heroin. It is a man-made form of morphine and about 10 times stronger. It is a combination of several harmful chemicals, including codeine, iodine, gasoline, paint thinner, lighter fluid, and others. Users inject it into the bloodstream and it has a quick and short effect. Crocodile is named for the marks it leaves on the skin. Over time, it damages blood vessels and makes the skin green and scaly.
GHB
Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is a drug that you can easily make yourself and where the risk of addiction is very high. Moreover, it is very difficult to get rid of this addiction. The drug is not only easy to make yourself, but also very cheap, which makes it very attractive to young people. GHB has an inhibiting effect and moderate use has the effect of an alcohol intoxication. A high dose of GHB can cause a person to become unconscious. It can slow breathing and heart rate
