One popular recreational drug on the streets of Nigeria is Colorado or colos, but what are the side effects?

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a concerning rise in the use of synthetic drugs, particularly a substance known as "Colorado" or "Colos." This drug has become increasingly popular among youth due to its low cost and the misconception that it is a safer alternative to traditional marijuana. However, the reality is far more alarming.

The slang "on Colos" has emerged as a street phrase used to describe someone acting strangely, losing control, or behaving erratically, common side effects of using this potent synthetic substance. As its use has spread, so has the language around it, seeping into pop culture and everyday conversation.

Colorado, commonly referred to as Colos in Nigerian street lingo, is a synthetic drug designed to mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in marijuana that induces a "high." Unlike natural marijuana, which is derived from the cannabis plant, Colos is made by spraying synthetic chemicals onto dried plant material, such as shredded leaves or grass. These chemicals are engineered to bind to the same brain receptors as THC but often with far more potency and unpredictability.

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