TikToker Syed Barkath Amin warns mushroom vape is a widespread gateway drug, with cheap prices and peer pressure putting teens at severe risk of addiction and mental harm
PUCHONG: The abuse of mushroom vape has become a widespread gateway drug, according to TikToker Syed Barkath Amin Syed Mohd Tarmidzi.
He said the increasingly cheap prices and easy access to illicit substances have placed teenagers among the most at-risk groups of becoming involved.
Syed Barkath Amin added that peer influence remains a key factor, especially when youths want to appear bold or be accepted within their social circles.
Syed Barkath also issued a specific warning about the use of “mushroom vape” or vape liquids containing hallucinogenic substances.
“It looks like an ordinary vape, but the effects are different. If you’re not used to it, it can be very dangerous,” he said.
According to the TikToker who creates awareness content on the dangers of drugs, users may experience intense visual hallucinations and impaired judgement.
“There have been cases where users went out of control because of hallucinations.”
He stressed that the long-term effects of drug abuse not only would damage physical health but also mental health.
Some teenagers would eventually suffer from mental disorders and struggle to function normally in social settings.
He advised teenagers to learn from other people’s cases and to look at the long-term consequences, not just the short-term thrill.
He also urged parents to monitor their children wisely and seek early intervention if they notice behavioural changes.
“Don’t wait until it becomes severe. The earlier we intervene, the easier it is to save their future,” he said.
On Aug 3 last year, theSun had reported that even hardened drug addicts are steering clear of Magic Mushroom vape and warning others that using the substance could trigger panic attacks, blackouts and a total loss of control.
(https://thesun.my/news/malaysia-news/news-malaysia-news-warning-to-stay-away-from-magic-mushroom-vape-liquid-dd14607343/).
The Sun Malaysia
