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​P.I.C.K. Awareness

 New Drug- Cloud 9 & Cloud 10

12/5/2016

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: Cloud 9 and its new sibling. Cloud 10, are sold in herbal form for smoking and as a liquid, in eyedropper bottles. It is often consumed using vaporizing devices such as e-cigarettes or hookah pens. Side effects include hallucinations, aggressive/violent behavior, rapid heartbeat, sleepiness and nausea/vomiting.
The immediate effects of Cloud 9 mimic symptoms of cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine, and ecstasy use and include nausea, rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, chest pain, irritability, dizziness, nosebleeds, and delusions. Users may also experience impaired impulse control and violent behavior.

The Dangers of the Synthetic Drug – Cloud-9

The times are changing, and there’s no doubt that drugs are changing with them. Only a few years ago, “synthetic drugs” (a.k.a. “designer drugs”) were limited to ecstasy and a handful of psychedelics. According to the UN’s Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment, there were 80 such drugs in 2008. Last year, that number had grown to 348. These drugs have caused some huge controversies. The “Miami Cannibal Attack” a few years ago was reported to involve “bath salts” (which turned out to be false). Now, a synthetic drug called “Cloud-9” has been linked to the hospitalizations of 6 teenagers.
What’s Cloud-9?There are a couple of drugs that go by this name. It’s the brand name of one strain of synthetic marijuana. However, the Cloud-9 (a.k.a. “Ivory Wave”) that has been making headlines is something else entirely. It’s part of the drugs that have been known as “bath salts”. Most bath salt drugs aren’t actually bath salts, but they’re called so because they look like the Epsom salts people use to take a relaxing soak. Ironically, Ivory Wave is actually sold as bath salts!
The Story of Cloud-9Like most synthetic drugs, Cloud-9 is sold for purposes other than getting high. While some drugs are incense, this is bath salt. One way or another, drug users figured out that they could get high on it, and now we know why: chemical tests have revealed that it contains the substance methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), although it’s not listed on the ingredients.
What are the Effects of Cloud-9/MDPV?MPDV is a cathionine, a class of drugs that have come to be known as “bath salts”. When taken it functions similarly to MDMA (ecstasy) and stimulants. Its desired effects include:
  • Alertness
  • Euphoria
  • Increased concentration
  • Increased energy
  • Sexual arousal
  • Sociability
Unfortunately, not all the effects are desired. Some adverse effects include:
  • Anxiety
  • Chest pains
  • Emotional instability
  • Headaches
  • Heart problems
  • Insomnia
  • Paranoia
  • Psychotic hallucinations
  • Sore jaw
Source: Waters Edge Recovery

Check out the link from Forbes.com below for more information.


www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2014/10/02/the-mystery-of-cloud-9-how-drug-laws-make-drugs-more-dangerous/#3feb21ed66d8
3 Comments
Mike link
2/19/2017 10:40:36 am

It's not the case that these drugs were actually being used as incense and bath salts, and then one day someone tried them and got high. They've been developed by chemists in places like Israel primarily because they are similar to illegal drugs and so can be made on mass and sold legally, whilst producing a similar effect. They are labelled as bath salts and incense and specifically say not for human consumption as that requires a whole load of FDA approvals that are super expensive and which they'd never get. The people buying them are fully aware of what they are buying, as are the people selling them, but it's hidden slightly to remove any legal liability. When the authorities catch up, they already developed a new variant and they sell that instead. It's a multi billion dollar industry's and it's all completely legal. I'm surprised that a parents advice website is providing such out of touch opinions on this stuff. It's not that hard to find out what's going on.

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Donna
2/21/2017 07:29:56 am

Mike,
Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate when someone shows passion and interest in the information I share. I did get this info from the UN’s Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment, but that doesn't mean it's always on point. Please feel free to share any additional info that you may have on this or any other subject that is relevant to our readers.
Thanks again!
Donna

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JPT
12/22/2017 05:34:30 am

I think Mike is trying to say that "cloud-9" or any variant of it, is not sold for any other purpose than to get high. Whichis accurate, consumers know exactly what the product is and the label stating 'not for human consumption' is there purely for legality purposes.
I have seen the misidentification of substances on various websites designed to inform parents and I don't blame these parents if they are confused. One drug called bath spice is completely different in different parts of the country




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