I'm sure that by now, many of you have heard about the new drug
called "Krokodil" which in Russian is "Crocodile"; it is a cheap
substitute for heroin. The drug first appeared in Russia a decade ago and now it’s
made an appearance in the US. It's referred to as Krokodil because it damages
the tissue and causes sores and scale-like appearance on the skin. Two cases involving
Krokodil have surfaced in a medical center in Phoenix, Arizona. The drug is
based with Codeine which can be extracted from pills, they also use paint
thinners and various other chemicals that can be found in home improvement
stores. The acidity in Krokodil burns the body's fat and causes it to die. The
chemicals in the drug make the body more open to infections and long term
damage more dangerous. A dangerous drug to say the least, but are there not enough drugs in the world that people feel
the need to come up with more? Is the high that is limited, outweigh the side effects
that might last a lifetime? Is the thrill of those moments were everything else
fades worth the consequences that will forever be present? Drugs are not something
to play with, as you all know. Drugs and their consequences are not worth the
danger that comes with them. It is not worth the self hurt. Drugs are life altering,
parents’ watch your kids talk to them about the dangers of abusing drugs. Let
them know the effects it can have, let them know that these drugs are made with
dangerous chemicals. Talk to them but don’t talk at them, trust me there is a
difference, and kid’s well we’ve all been kids and there’s nothing more kids
hate then when their parents talk at them. Make sure they know the harm that
comes with doing drugs. Adults, well adults know what can happen and know the
dangers no one can stop an adult if that is what they choose. All you can do is
offer your support and hope they accept it. If you know anyone or you would
like help with drug addiction you can contact the 24 Hour Addiction
Hotline at 800-447-9081 or go to www.24houraddictionhelp.org. Be safe.
Isamar
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