The Secret Other Meaning of Cheese: Beware of the Real Danger for Teens

A few months ago, I wrote about cheese having a little known secret. It has been found that cheese has addictive ingredients and it could be addictive without anyone realizing it. Well, I have been a cheese pizza lover for years, and it is hard for me to give it up. I had no idea that there is another form of the word “cheese” that has a real dangerous result for teens. According to a 2007 news report, “cheese” could mean something else more dangerous. In Texas, it was reported that teens and kids as young as 11 have been using Tylenol PM chopped up and mixed with black tar heroin, then snorted. It’s a drug that has become an epidemic in the Dallas area. Apparently, it is only $2 per hit, and it is easily found at elementary schools.

This deadly trend could be another reason why teen’s lives have become so complicated and knowing the latest lingo for drugs is a vital must for parents. Typically, the drug is taken in class behind the backs of teachers. It is easy to get and make. Parents will have to make sure that their kids know the risks associated with during any drugs, but especially the new ones. The new ones may seem exciting and it may be easier for kids to think that drug dealing or using is the thing to do.

More information about this serious epidemic can be found at CBS 5 for details about the sad situations that can occur from using the drugs. Take a look at the video on the news report to see what it looks like. Teachers and parents are the first line of defense against teens doing this dangerous trend. The next time, you hear the word “cheese” think about the fact that it can be addictive as a food, or as a drug. Read a related article, “Cheese Has A Little Known Secret: Consumers Beware” to see the interesting research concerning the diary product kind of cheese.