It supposedly gives someone a high known as “Cloud 9.” The newest synthetic drug is making its way into the hands of teenagers across the nation, and the results are sending kids to the hospital. Officials across the country are looking to take action against producers of the drugs to stop the madness from continuing. Earlier this week, several students were hospitalized in Michigan following an overdose of the synthetic drug, and two others for ingesting the material. What it is, what it can do and what parents need to know are essential to educate their children.
What is Cloud 9?
“Extremely dangerous,” one local doctor shared, “some teens do no consider consequence or immediate risk. Parents and guardians need to get involved.”
The synthetic drug can also be found under its original name of Hookah Relax or Crown. Teens are using e-cigarettes, hookah and the Hookah Relax incense in a vaporizer. Then they release a few droplets on candy or in energy drinks to ingest. Some even apply to their tongue directly. These actions are leading to frightening results. Speaking to two local store owners in Cleveland, they shared they have removed the product from their inventory and will require ID.
A pro-active choice since politicians are getting involved to stop or prohibit the sale of the product to teens, and fine those selling it.
Side effects of Cloud 9
Michigan has seen the greatest level of use, based on reports of the hospitalized teens, but the synthetic use of the materials can be found across the country. State police are sweeping stores in Michigan to confirm store owners no longer carry the substance. Side effects of Cloud 9 include the following:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
- Paranoid tendencies.
- Chest pain, increased sweating.
- Heightened pulse rate, racing heart.
- High blood pressure which can lead to the teen fainting.
- Hallucinations that can lead to violent outbursts.
Law enforcement in Michigan will work with the health department and local school officials to keep the public updated. For other states, Michigan has provided a guide on how to identify the drug based on its street name and results of use.
It is imperative parents and guardians speak to their teens about the possibility of exposure to this drug to prevent long-term health issues, or hospitalization.
have an ID to get this. really.. get rid of this and all synthetic drugs. I know they are trying but there has to be one constant word that can eliminate these drugs now and forever.