It is indeed very necessary to drink especially to sate our thirst, however, everyone is at liberty to determine what he or she drinks, especially if it is not water.
One must be careful with what he or she drinks, and that is why a survey has been carried out to ascertain drinks that are dangerous to health, but are consumed by many Nigerians of all status.
Below are top 5 deadly drinks consumed by many Nigerians:
1. Monkey-Tail: This drink has become a favorite in many neighborhoods. Monkey-tail is a nasty mix of the locally made gin and Indian hemp or Marijuana(locally called igbo), investigations reveal that it is the street favorite because of its high intoxicating capacity. Many have learnt to add some juice or syrup in it just to reduce its harsh taste, hence making it more acceptable even to the high and mighty.
2. Codeine: It sounds really out of place, however, for those who buy cough syrups, you will notice a steady increase in price, this is basically because many people have started buying these syrups for the codeine content.
You can be sure that the syrup will be taken beyond the normal dosage, when asked why the quest for codeine, many who take these cough syrups say it puts them in a slow mood that makes all of life’s stress feel light.
3. Skooshes: Skooshes is a top party favorite especially within the Lagos metropolis. It is from a crafty blend of Zobo, Marijuana, Codeine, and local rum.
Served at various bars, clubs and hangout spots; and millions love it because of the slow pace to which it gets you high, even without the person drinking knowing that he or she is already very high.
Need I tell you that with such a crazy mix, the liver and internal organs will have so much to contend with.
4. Pure Water: With the many cases of typhoid being recorded in the country, one needs not question why this drink has found its way here, after all its just water.
Well the truth is that there is no question about drinking water, however, the concern is the source of the water. Make no mistake there are some qualitative sachet waters being sold across the nation, but one has to be careful and stick to that which he or she knows the very root.
5. Paraga, Opa-Eyin and Shakiti Baby: The names sound very funny but you will be surprised as to how many people really get to drink these things.
The trio refer to the locally made mixes of gin, herbs and roots which many say helps cure various diseases, but the problem is, how do we really quantify the dose appropriately?
Some others take these drinks as to help them perform better on the bed, and it begs the question, who would speak of the side effects of such mixes?
There have been several calls regarding the use of beverages, drugs and other substances that Nigerians indulge themselves.
We must ensure that we know the true content of what we are consuming daily, regardless of our cravings for more fun, especially in a country where things tend to be getting worse by the day.
If you must drink anything asides water and all other fluids with great nutritional value, then ensure that what you are taking has been certified by relevant authorities.
Be safe.
