Hazardous Substances
Detox / Slimming Teas
Street names: Flat tummy tea, Skinny tea, Detox tea, Teatox
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Senna-induced diarrhea = temporary water loss
- Caffeine appetite suppression
⚠Key risks
- Senna in disguise — the 'flat tummy' is diarrhea, not fat loss
- Electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrhythmia with regular use
- Colon damage and dependency
- Influencer marketing targets 13–25-year-olds
- No regulation — hidden ingredients, no warnings
✚Overdose signs
- Heart palpitations (electrolytes)
- Severe dehydration
- Chronic diarrhea
Category comparison — Hazardous Substances
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detox / Slimming Teas | Unregulated supplement | Senna in disguise — the 'flat tummy' is diarrhea, not fat loss; Electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrhythmia with regular use | $20–$60 per 14–28 day program |
| Potassium Cyanide (KCN) | Not a drug — regulated toxic chemical | Lethal dose ~200–300 mg — death within minutes to an hour; No antidote available outside hospital; hydrogen cyanide gas from acid contact | N/A — sometimes sold fraudulently as 'peaceful exit' scams |
| Air Duster (Computer Duster / Canned Air) | Household product — not a drug; no age restriction on purchase | SUDDEN SNIFFING DEATH — the most deadly inhalant: difluoroethane sensitizes the heart to adrenaline; a sudden fright, chase, or exertion triggers fatal cardiac arrest. First-time users die; Frostbite to lungs and airway from direct spray | $3–$8 per can at any electronics/office store |
| Gasoline / Petrol Huffing | Not a drug — fuel product | Extremely toxic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene); Sudden sniffing death — cardiac arrest | Effectively free — siphoned fuel |
| Glue / Solvent Sniffing | Not drugs — adhesives and solvents | The CLASSIC youth inhalant — peak use age 14–15; Sudden sniffing death from cardiac arrest | $1–$5 per tube/can — pocket money prices |
| Refrigerant / Freon Huffing | Not a drug — HVAC refrigerant | EXTREMELY dangerous — refrigerant gases (difluoroethane, tetrafluoroethane) cause sudden cardiac death at high rates; Frostbite to airways | Stolen/siphoned — no price, high death cost |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Detox / Slimming Teas look like?
Herbal teas marketed on Instagram/influencer posts — flat-tummy branding
What are the signs of a Detox / Slimming Teas overdose?
Heart palpitations (electrolytes); Severe dehydration; Chronic diarrhea Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Senna in disguise — the 'flat tummy' is diarrhea, not fat loss Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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