So we been watching in the last yr about a drug called flaka it was in the USA.
It has now reached south Africa I only hope and pray that authorities will take this serious.
A nigerian guy was caught in durban with 10 pkts of this crazy drug . Google flaka and watch what it does to the human mind.
Some information regarding the "ZOMBIE DRUG" AKA FLAKKA
What Is Flakka?
Flakka is a relatively new synthetic designer drug that is gaining increased popularity, particularly in Florida, Texas, and Ohio. This man-made stimulant can also commonly be referred to as "gravel" on the street due to its white, crystal-like chunks.
Flakka belongs to a group of synthetic drugs known as synthetic cathinones. The synthetic stimulant compound contained in Flakka is known as alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone (?-PVP).The drug action of alpha-PVP is similar to that of cocaine, and in 2014 it was banned and labeled as a Schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Flakka is a highly potent synthetic stimulant. It can be:
Smoked.
Snorted.
Swallowed.
Injected.
Flakka has been estimated to be 10 times more potent in inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine than Ritalin. Moreover, recent studies comparing differences in the effects of Flakka and bath salts among animals revealed much similarity in terms of drug potency and strength of effects. Perhaps unsurprising due to these similarities, findings from this study also suggested that both drugs produced equal rates of drug dependence following continued use.
Signs and Symptoms of Flakka Use
Flakka is associated with cocaine-like changes in behavior. Behavior changes induced by Flakka use may include:
Alertness.
Hyperactivity.
Extreme agitation.
Aberrant and 'bizarre' behavior.
Delirium or intense confusion.
Psychotic symptoms, delusions, and hallucinations.
Flakka's similarity to 'bath salts' implies a high potential to cause violent behavior and other negative psycho-social consequences when taken, especially when used in high doses. This may lead to unintentional injury and various forms of trauma that may be severe.
Effects of Flakka
Additional adverse effects of synthetic cathinones like Flakka include:
Changes in heart rate.
Hypertension.
Heart attack.
Cardiomyopathy (damage to heart muscle).
Death due to cardiac complications.
Those who spend time with someone who uses or abuses Flakka may notice that the person exhibits personality changes over time. Users may become more disinhibited, impulsive and/or agitated. The close relationship between Flakka and 'bath salts' suggest that the use of this drug may also lead to increased risks of uncontrollable or excessive movement and hyperactivity.
Flakka Abuse Treatment
The neurological effects of Flakka toxicity may be treated with drugs such as benzodiazepines, to counteract agitation and aberrant behavior. The cardiac effects of these drugs can be addressed with the intravenous administration of low-dose norepinephrine (to normalize heart rate and blood pressure) over several hours (typically not more than 6).
Supportive measures, accompanied by monitoring and follow-up over several weeks are recommended to ensure full recovery.
Very sad been following the news thread about this narcotic. and it's really scary to think it's In our country. And if it's not stopped it's just going to bring war upon families, friends, neighbours, teens..
A client and myself where discussing the shooting 5hat went down at a church like 40 dead in texas the other day.he commented on how violet and out of it the shooter looked, almost possesed. i then showed him some of the flakka clips i had seen. He was horridied.
Scarey that this gateway to demonic possession its right here, especially when i know of so many who hve been so bored for so long already. sit back and see what gets flakka'ed up. the local news may just get a bit better than the propaganda we been entertained with.
I too have been following the news on this drug for several weeks....its frightening indeed.....people don't understand the effects of too much of a particular neurotransmitter in their brains....and too much dopamine or serotonin....too much of anything that our bodies carefully monitor and release....cause major imbalances in the brain and body....and cause this...how anybody can do this to their bodymind I will never understand....and with all the unemployment in this country and utter boredom and frustration....I shudder to think of the new angle this drug will add to murders, robberies, crime in general in this country. And the only relief I feel is that I've applied for emigration and hope to hear in the next 8 or so months....cry the beloved country.... :'(
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