NPS or Synthetics are not one type of drug but a general term for substances that are designed to mimic or produce similar effects to common illicit drugs. Even though many are also called legal highs, many of these are illegal in Victoria.
OTHER NAMES:
NEDs (new and emerging drugs), legal highs, research chemicals, plant food, bath salts, mephedrone (meow, miaow-miaow), NBOMe, synthetic cocaine (white bull), herbal highs, or herbal incense.
Synthetic Cannabis is known as spice, Kronic, X, tai high Hawaiian haze, Amsterdam gold, black mamba, Blue lotus
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE:
Signs to look out for will depend on the substance that the synthetic is designed to mimic. It is tempting to want to know what they have used however we cannot be 100% sure of what is in drugs these days. Therefore if a young person is distressed, overheating, or acting in a way that is concerning it is best to treat the symptom.
Taking the time to understand how to support a student is important. Give YoDAA can help navigate this with you.
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