Garrett MickleyNutmeg High - Another Unreasonable Intoxication Teens Are Trying To Find
Nutmeg
Teens are known for their impulsiveness, thoughts o invincibility, and general asinine behavior. It is a fact of life that teens will do stupid, outrageous things. However, some behaviors are more troublesome than others. When their behaviors are bordering on hazardous and dangerous then there is a problem. Young adults that struggle with substance abuse problems are putting themselves in hazardous situations. A new trend is out among the young people, the nutmeg high. Teens are ingesting this household spice in order to obtain a high, it is very risky behavior. Any teen engaging in such acts should seek help at a residential rehabilitation that features drug counseling and therapy to get their life back on track.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is commonly found in foods such as cookies or egg nog. Recipes tend to call for a pinch of nutmeg, as a little goes a long way. Nutmeg does however contain a psychoactive compound. Myristicin if taken in large amounts can induce hallucinations and other 'high' like effects. This has lead to its abuse among young adults seeking alternative ways to get high. However, this is very dangerous and can lead to long lasting damage. Anyone who even considers this needs drug counseling.
Psychoactive Components
The component myristicin is one of the compounds found in nutmeg. Myristicin is responsible for the psychoactive properties that can be found in nutmeg. This organic compound can be found in natural insecticides and can have neurotoxic effects on humans. The FDA regulates nutmeg as a food, not as a drug. This is because its main use is as a spice. An overdose of nutmeg, four or more teaspoons, can cause a high that resembles the flu and can have very dangerous side effects.
Effects
A nutmeg high has many side effects. These side effects include, vomiting, dizziness, cotton mouth, paranoia, problems urinating, and an awful hangover. Other reactions include a warming sensation running through the limbs. The high from nutmeg has been compared to the symptoms of the flu. Those wishing to seek a flu-like high will have to wait five to six hours after ingestion for any symptoms to occur. This has lead to nutmeg poisoning in some cases.
Nutmeg Poisoning
Aside from the side effects there are other dangers associated with nutmeg intoxication. The effects vary from person to person, which is why it is so dangerous. In high amounts the nutmeg 'high' can last up to several days. Those who actually have come down with nutmeg poisoning need to seek medical treatment right away. Other dangerous side effects of recreational nutmeg use include; nausea, collapse, tachycardia, anxiety, headache, hallucinations, and irrational behavior. The levels of myristicin in the blood can determine whether or not a poisoning has occurred.
