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where does Monkey Dust come from?
What is monkey dust?
What is Monkey Dust?
Monkey Dust is an extremely dangerous drug that can effect your whole life in a heart beat. It first came into international news in 2012 when there was a cannibal attack on a man in Miami which was attributed to the attacker being intoxicated on the drug.
names for the drug
Some street names for this drug is Monkey Dust, Party drug, Bath salts, zombie dust and cannibal dust The scientific name is Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
When was it Discovered?
In the early 2000's Monkey Dust appeared in the drug market and it is now one of the strongest drugs today. Before being prevalent in Australia, monkey dust was popular in the UK.
What category does this drug fit into?
Monkey Dust is a stimulant drug. A stimulant drug is an overarching term that covers many drugs including those that increase activity of the central nervous system and the body, drugs that are pleasurable and invigorating, or drugs that have sympathomimetic effects.
where does Monkey Dust come from?
Monkey Dust comes from the Khat plant native to North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
Why do people take the drug?
Why do people take the Drug
People take Monkey Dust to release any stress or pain that the user is feeling or if they just want a stronger drug.
How is it administered?
how is it administered?
Like lots of drugs Monkey Dust is snorted through the nose, injected or swallowed.
short and long term effects
long term
short term
short and long term effects
some of the long term effects from Monkey Dust are addiction, broken bones from erratic behaviour, paranoia and face damage as seen below.
some of the short term effects from Monkey Dust are Euphoria, rush, rapid and irregular heartbeat, hypothermia, being stronger then the user usually is, decreased appetite, increased activity, decreased fatigue, wakefulness and increased attention
On the left is a before and after photo of a Monkey Dust user
dangers of the drug
dangers of using the drug
Some dangers of using the drug are addiction for many years which can eventually cause for an over dose or up to 2-7 years in prison if found in possession of the drug, not feeling pain which might not seem so bad but could lead to life threatening injuries. Loss of friends and family which could lead to depression. these are some reasons why this drug is highly illegal.
signs that could show a person is abusing the drug
signs that could show a person is abusing the drug
Signs that someone is using Monkey Dust are paranoia, Hallucinations, overheating, delusions, fever, palpitations, agitation, vomiting, delirium, high blood pressure, violence and suicidal thoughts. Monkey Dust abuse is also highly likely to include cardiac arrest, stroke, child abuse or murder, homicide, coma, suicide, fatal accidents and overdose deaths.
Helplines
Reach out Australia-https://au.reachout.com/tough-times/addiction
NUAA-https://nuaa.org.au/looking-for-help/immediate-help/alcohol-and-other-drug-services-help-lines-247/?doing_wp_cron=1567594814.0806469917297363281250
Kids helpline-https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/teens-using-drugs-and-alcohol
Family drug support Australia-https://www.fds.org.au/
Family drug and gambling help-http://www.sharc.org.au/family-drug-help/
Bibliography
BuzzFeed. (2019). There Have Been Countless Reports About The Monkey Dust Drug. Here's What We Actually Know. [online] Available at: https://www.buzzfeed.com/elfyscott/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-monkey-dust-drug [Accessed 27 Aug. 2019].
The Independent. (2019). Monkey dust: What is the drug causing a public health crisis?. [online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/monkey-dust-hulk-drugs-synthetic-addict-uk-crime-police-stoke-staffordshire-midlands-a8486391.html [Accessed 27 Aug. 2019].
The Independent. (2019). Monkey dust: What is the drug causing a public health crisis?. [online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/monkey-dust-hulk-drugs-synthetic-addict-uk-crime-police-stoke-staffordshire-midlands-a8486391.html [Accessed 27 Aug. 2019].