Hazardous Substances
Jenkem (Fermented Sewage Gas)
Street names: Butt hash, Junk, Poop gas
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⚡What it does
- Claimed: hallucinations, euphoria — largely unverified
⚠Key risks
- REAL OR LEGEND — mostly a 2007 moral panic; a few verified case reports exist
- If real: hydrogen sulfide poisoning (toxic)
- Asphyxiation risk
- Primarily a cautionary tale about drug panics
✚Overdose signs
- Hydrogen sulfide toxicity: confusion, collapse
- Asphyxiation
📋Quick facts
Also known asButt hash, Junk, Poop gas
CategoryHazardous Substances
Schedule / classNot a drug — urban legend/verified cases debate
AppearanceFeces and urine fermented in bottles; gas inhaled
Street priceFree — that's the point
Legal statusNot a drug; no laws specific
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: NIDA, Snopes
Category comparison — Hazardous Substances
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkem (Fermented Sewage Gas) | Not a drug — urban legend/verified cases debate | REAL OR LEGEND — mostly a 2007 moral panic; a few verified case reports exist; If real: hydrogen sulfide poisoning (toxic) | Free — that's the point |
| 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 |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Jenkem (Fermented Sewage Gas) look like?
Feces and urine fermented in bottles; gas inhaled
What are the signs of a Jenkem (Fermented Sewage Gas) overdose?
Hydrogen sulfide toxicity: confusion, collapse; Asphyxiation Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
REAL OR LEGEND — mostly a 2007 moral panic; a few verified case reports exist Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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