Fry is a street term for marijuana or tobacco
cigarettes that are dipped in PCP (phencyclidine) and/or embalming
fluid, and then dried.
PCP was developed in the 1950s as an intravenous
anesthetic, but its use for humans was discontinued because it caused
patients to become agitated, delusional, and irrational. Today
individuals abuse PCP because of the mind-altering, hallucinogenic
effects it produces.
Embalming fluid is a compound of formaldehyde,
methanol, ethanol (ethyl alcohol), and other solvents. Embalming fluid
reportedly produces a hallucinogenic effect and causes the cigarette
to burn more slowly, potentially resulting in a prolonged high.
Marijuana is the mind-altering substance produced from
a plant with the scientific name Cannabis stiva. The drug is
used because its primary active chemical--tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)--may
induce relaxation and heighten the senses.
What are the risks?
Abusers are often unaware that fry may contain PCP.
PCP is an addictive drug; its use often results in psychological
dependence, craving, and compulsive PCP-seeking behaviors. PCP
produces unpleasant psychological effects, and users often become
violent or suicidal. PCP poses particular risks for young people--even
moderate use of the drug can negatively affect the hormones associated
with normal growth and development. PCP use can also impede the
learning process in teenagers. High doses of PCP can cause seizures,
coma, and even death (often as a consequence of accidental injury or
suicide while under the drug's effects). At high doses, PCP's effects
may resemble the symptoms associated with schizophrenia, including
delusions and paranoia. Long-term use of PCP can lead to memory loss,
difficulty with speech or thought, depression, and weight loss. These
problems can persist for up to a year after an individual has stopped
using PCP.
Effects from exposure to embalming fluid include
bronchitis, body tissue destruction, brain damage, lung damage,
impaired coordination, and inflammation and sores in the throat, nose,
and esophagus. Embalming fluid is extremely carcinogenic. Because
cigarettes soaked with embalming fluid tend to burn more slowly, users
may experience increased negative side effects.
Even at low doses marijuana impairs attention and
coordination and affects the way the mind processes information.
Because of these effects, marijuana use has contributed to automobile,
household, and occupational accidents, resulting in harm to the user
and to others. High doses of marijuana may result in image distortion,
loss of personal identity, and hallucinations. The abuse of marijuana
also can cause serious physical and mental problems including frequent
respiratory infections, impaired memory and learning ability,
increased heart rate, anxiety, and panic attacks. Individuals who
regularly abuse tobacco or marijuana may experience cough, phlegm,
chronic bronchitis, and frequent chest colds. Marijuana smokers
increase their risk of cancer of the head, neck, lungs, and
respiratory tract due to the toxins and carcinogens contained in the
drug.
What are some other names for fry?
Fry also is called:
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amp
clickem
crazy eddie
dippers
drank
fry sticks
fry sweet
happy sticks
Ill
Illy
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milk
purple rain
sherm
wack
water-water
wet
wet-wet
wetdaddy
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Cigars dipped in embalming fluid are called smurfs,
and the term water often refers to marijuana mixed with another
substance--such as PCP--in a cigar.
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Yes, fry is illegal because both of its principal
ingredients, marijuana and PCP, are illegal. Marijuana is a Schedule I
substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I drugs, which
include heroin and LSD, have a high potential for abuse and serve no
legitimate medical purpose in the United States. PCP is a Schedule II
substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule II drugs,
which include cocaine and methamphetamine, have a high potential for
abuse. Abuse of these drugs may lead to severe psychological or
physical dependence.
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