What does Nyaope do to the body?

What does Nyaope do to the body?

Nyaope is a street drug that is wreaking havoc in South Africa’s informal settlements, impoverished neighborhoods, and urban cores. It is inexpensive and physically addictive, which causes users to become dependent on it. Low-grade Heroin is the main component in Nyaope. It is usually a white or brown powder smoked with marijuana, or when the addiction worsens, it is injected intravenously.

Side effects of Nyaope

Users can experience severe withdrawals from using Nyaope, such as:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Excessive yawning or sneezing
• Stomach cramps
• Muscle and bone cramps
• Sweats
• Chills
• Spasms
• Diarrhea

The user remains dependent because of the discomfort and anxiety of withdrawal. Drowsiness and euphoria could persist for several hours after the first effects of bliss and relaxation. Heart rate and breathing rate are slowed, and mental clarity is obscured. Itching, sneezing, yawning, nausea, and vomiting are other side effects.

The majority of Nyaope users first try smoking it before switching to injecting it to get a stronger “high.” Long-term use of Nyaope can have serious and permanent effects.

The following are some effects of using Nyaope:

• Hepatitis
• HIV
• Abscesses
• Scaring from continued injecting
• Venous sclerosis
• Bacterial/Fungal endocarditis
• Overdose and death

Nyaope has catastrophic long-term effects on not just the addict but also on their family and communities. Anyone quitting Nyaope has to get expert support; after undergoing a medical detox, the addict requires aid to help them adjust to life without drugs.

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