Garrett MickleyJenkem - A Disgusting Drug
Jenkem
Young adults are known for their ridiculous escapades in finding the next cheap high. Some have resorted to snorting nutmeg found in their household spice rack or even snorting recreational bath salts that are not related to soaking in tub. There are however other disturbing and disgusting trends that young adults in the world have resorted to. Although primarily restricted to Zambia, the disputed inhalant known as Jenkem may have reached the United States. Any young adult who uses inhalants or any other drug should seek help at a drug rehab center that features a young adult program.
Disputed Drug
Among orphaned children in Zambia the wide use of Jenkem as a hallucinogenic has been reported. However, its use in the United States has been widely debunked. Be that as it may, the use of Jenkem is verified in foreign countries and reports of its use in American have been popping up and it's only a matter of time before more come in. The only way to get over this addiction is to go to drug addiction rehab.
The Horror
The use of Jenkem was first discovered in the early 90's. A report from a non-profit agency working with orphaned children in Africa stated that Jenkem was the third most popular drug among street children. Jenkem is a hallucinogenic inhalant that is created from fermented human waste. So essentially, children in Zambia are literally getting high off of their own and others excrement.
The Production
Jenkem is created by scraping fermented human waste from sewage pipes and storing it in plastic bags and letting it stew. Others will scrape the human waste into cans or containers and then cover the containers with a polyethylene bag and leave the concoction to ferment. The methane gas is then formed at the top of the container or bag which is the main inhalant.
Side Effects
Jenkem is a hallucinogenic so the high that results is on of auditory and visual hallucinations. It is reported as being more potent than cannabis. Aside from the euphoria a dangerous side effect is the risk of hypoxia which is a result of lack of oxygen flow. This is very dangerous.
Fictitious Drug
There were many reports that came out around 2007 reporting the use of Jenkem in the United States. However, they were widely reported as hoaxes and media frenzy. What is definitely known is that it is a verified drug of choice among those in Zambia. There have been sparse reports from the United States purporting the use of Jenkem in American high schools. The slang term 'butt hash' came from Jacksonville, Florida in reference to Jenkem.
