Snurf Pills And Salvia Are 'Abuse'
Snurf pills and other “herbal” euphoric drugs have become part of an increase in the abuse of over-the-counter drugs by youths, say experts.
Four teens were hospitalized in Pennsylvania after buying pink Snurf pills over the Internet, leading parents to turn their attention to this teenage fad.
Although it’s as yet unclear exactly what Snurf pills contain, the effects of the drug, as reported by users, have led experts to point the finger at dextromethorphan (DMX), the cough suppressant ingredient found in many medicines.
DMX is a synthetic morphine analog that doesn’t produce the opioid effects. One in 10 children between grades seven and 12 has experimented with DMX.
Despite a decrease in the use of illegal drugs among teenagers in the US, abuse of meds sold over the counter is on the rise.
After the incident in Pennsylvania, there was a slight crackdown on the availability of Snurf over the Internet, although there is no way to rid the Web of the substances presence altogether.
As well as using and abusing Snurf, children have access to a multitude of other legal highs, including salvia divinorum, a herb that is smoked in a similar way to pot, albeit with much more powerful effects.
Users of salvia experience intense hallucinations and even out-of-body experiences. Salvia has been available over the Internet and in smoking shops for years, but it isn’t the only other legal high that kids can get their hands on.
Spirit Walk comes in pill form and is similar to Snurf, but produces effects more akin to taking magic mushrooms. Herbal ecstasy comes in various forms and its effects vary from producing feelings of euphoria to giving users a headache and an upset stomach.
Sold to boost sexual stamina, Red Bliss comes in a red capsule and is said to also be a mood elevator.
Salvia is available all over the web.