One popular recreational drug on the streets of Nigeria is colorado or colos, but what are the side effects?
Colos, colorado or synthetic marijuana is a type of drug that resembles marijuana, but instead of being a natural substance like sativa and indica, it is made up of shredded dry leaves or grass sprayed with harmful chemicals.
What is in colos drug?
These chemicals are supposed to mimic the effect of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in marijuana that makes people feel high.
Synthetic cannabis is frequently sold in shiny, colourful packets and labelled “not for human consumption.” It is also known as Scooby Snax, Black Mamba, and Potpourri. Many youths buy it because it is cheaper than natural marijuana and because it doesn’t show up in drugs tests.
The exact chemicals used in synthetic marijuana are unknown and are constantly changing. In most countries, the chemicals used are banned. Recreational drugs are illegal in Nigeria. Most colos consumed in Nigeria are illegally smuggled into the country.
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