What does whoonga do to your body?
Whoonga is highly addictive, even after only one hit, and leads to violent side-effects such as anxiety, aggression, stomach cramps, slowing down of the heart rate and lungs. If taken in overdose, heart and lung function reduction becomes fatal.
What is the effect of nyaope?
Initially, smoking nyaope is reported to make the users feel euphoric and elated, which “high” is followed by feelings of drowsiness and relaxation which are similar to the effects of heroin (Comer, Walker, & Collins, 2005).
What does nyaope smell like?
, and is usually laced with a cheap form of heroin. It is commonly smoked with dagga or sometimes tobacco. A ‘good’ mix is supposed to smell like vinegar.
What is nyaope in English?
(ˈwuːŋɡə) noun slang. a narcotic substance, typically comprising heroin, marijuana, and other substances, smoked as a recreational drug in some parts of South Africa. Also called: nyaope.
How addictive is whoonga?
Whoonga is highly addictive and a user can become addicted even after only using it once. The withdrawal symptoms of this drug are severe body pains, which include severe headaches, stomach pains and muscle spasms. This leads to users taking more of the drug because the heroin provides temporary ‘relief’ from the pain.
What does whoonga smell like?
What are physical symptoms of nyaope?
Because nyaope is physically addictive, users can experience severe withdrawal symptoms such as:
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Excessive yawning or sneezing.
- Stomach cramps.
- Muscle and bone cramps.
- Sweats.
What does Nyaope smell like?
What is the most popular drug in South Africa?
Cannabis
South Africa’s drug profile
| # | Drug group | Estimated % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannabis | 3.65% |
| 2 | Cocaine | 1.02% |
| 3 | ATS (excluding ecstasy) | 1.02% |
| 4 | Opioids | 0.50% |
What is whoonga and why is it so dangerous?
People with HIV who smoke so-called whoonga — an illicit concoction of an AIDS medication and a street drug, like marijuana or heroin — can develop mutant strains of the virus resistant to the medication. So when they need treatment, it doesn’t work. Or people can become infected with a strain of HIV that came from someone who used whoonga.
What is whoonga and how does it affect people with HIV?
People with HIV who smoke so-called whoonga — an illicit concoction of an AIDS medication and a street drug, like marijuana or heroin — can develop mutant strains of the virus resistant to the medication. So when they need treatment, it doesn’t work.
How long do whoonga effects last?
Effects of whoonga may last two to four hours. The drug is usually smoked with cannabis in the form of a joint, but methods of preparation for injection do exist. The cost of the drug is reported to be about 30 rand (Approximately US$2.50, as of April 2018) per straw.
Is whoonga an addictive drug?
As with most drugs, whoonga may first be taken as an ‘escape’ – emotional problems, underlying issues, stress. No one starts off wanting to become an addict, however, addiction is a slippery slope and once you’re caught in it, it is extremely difficult to get out of.
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