What is fry?

What are the risks?

What is fry?What are the risks?

Fry is a street term for marijuana or

tobacco cigarettes that are dipped in PCP(phencyclidine) and/or embalming fluid,and then dried.

PCP was developed in the 1950s as

an intravenous anesthetic, but its usefor humans was discontinued becauseit caused patients to become agitated,delusional, and irrational. Todayindividuals abuse PCP because of themind-altering, hallucinogenic effects itproduces.

Embalming fluid is a compound of

formaldehyde, methanol, ethanol(ethyl alcohol), and other solvents.Embalming fluid reportedly producesa hallucinogenic effect and causes thecigarette to burn more slowly, potentially resulting in a prolonged high.

Marijuana is the mind-altering

substance produced from a plant withthe scientific name .The drug is used because its primaryactive chemical—tetrahydrocannabinol(THC)—may induce relaxation andheighten the senses.

Abusers are often unaware that fry

may contain PCP. PCP is an addictivedrug; its use often results in psychological dependence, craving, and compulsive PCP-seeking behaviors. PCP produces unpleasant psychological effects,and users often become violent orsuicidal. PCP poses particular risks foryoung people—even moderate use of

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the drug can negatively affect the hormones associated with normal growthand development. PCP use can alsoimpede the learning process in teenagers. High doses of PCP can cause seizures, coma, and even death (often as aconsequence of accidental injury orsuicide while under the drug’s effects). Athigh doses, PCP’s effects may resemblethe symptoms associated with schizophrenia, including delusions and paranoia. Long-term use of PCP can lead tomemory loss, difficulty with speech orthought, depression, and weight loss.These problems can persist for up to ayear after an individual has stoppedusing PCP.

Effects from exposure to embalming

fluid include bronchitis, body tissuedestruction, brain damage, lung damage,impaired coordination, and inflammationand sores in the throat, nose, and esophagus. Embalming fluid is extremelycarcinogenic. Because cigarettes soakedwith embalming fluid tend to burn moreslowly, users may experience increasednegative side effects.

Even at low doses marijuana impairs

attention and coordination and affectsthe way the mind processes information.Because of these effects, marijuana usehas contributed to automobile, household, and occupational accidents, resulting in harm to the user and to others.High doses of marijuana may result inimage distortion, loss of personal identity, and hallucinations. The abuse ofmarijuana also can cause serious physical and mental problems includingfrequent respiratory infections, impaired
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