Sustancias peligrosas
Laxative Abuse (Diet Culture Danger)
Street names: Laxatives, Slimming teas, Detox teas, Skinny tea
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Pérdida de peso de agua (no de grasa)
- Estimulación del movimiento intestinal
⚠Key risks
- Destrución de electrólitos: la pérdida de potasio causa arritmia cardíaca y muerte cardíaca súbita
- La conducta del trastorno de la alimentación: el abuso de laxantes es un comportamiento común de la bulimia
- Dependencia del colon: el intestino deja de funcionar sin laxantes
- 'Teas detox' comercializados a adolescentes en Instagram/TikTok contienen senna oculta
- Deshidratación, daño renal
✚Overdose signs
- Palpitaciones irregulares, desmaios
- Deshidratación severa
- Debilidad muscular, confusión
- Dolor abdominal severo
Comparación de categoría — Sustancias peligrosas
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laxative Abuse (Diet Culture Danger) | OTC — unrestricted; some Rx-only | ELECTROLYTE DESTRUCTION — potassium loss causes heart arrhythmia and SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH; The eating-disorder pipeline: laxative abuse is a common bulimia behavior | $5–$15 OTC |
| 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 Laxative Abuse (Diet Culture Danger) look like?
pastillas laxantes OTC, té senna, té 'detox / adelgazamiento' comercializado en las redes sociales
What are the signs of a Laxative Abuse (Diet Culture Danger) overdose?
Palpitaciones irregulares, desmaios; Deshidratación severa; Debilidad muscular, confusión Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Destrución de electrólitos: la pérdida de potasio causa arritmia cardíaca y muerte cardíaca súbita Dependence can develop with regular use.