How close do you feel drugs are to you?
If you believe that “drugs exist only in TV dramas,”
Or,“A student like me, who’s such a good student, would never have access to that.”
What follows may challenge your existing beliefs.
1.“Mind-altering e-cigarettes”: The most dangerous lurking figuresin schools.
Camouflagerating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The appearance is almost identical to that of ordinary e-cigarettes available in the market. The diverse flavors such as fruits and mintare highly deceptive. However, the e-liquid contains illegally addedetomidate and synthetic cannabinoids, which can cause intense dizziness and hallucinations within just a few seconds upon inhalation.
⚠️Legal Red Line: As of October 1, 2023, etomidate will officially be included in the list of Class II psychotropic substances. Misusing etomidate is equivalentto drug use, and selling or distributing etomidate-containinge-cigarettes constitutes a criminal offense related to drug trafficking.
Real harms: Long-term use can lead to persistent dizziness, vomiting, andmental disorientation. Excessive use can cause shock, suffocation,and sudden death. Many users experience severe side effects such as extreme weakness and inability to stand independently.
2.“Laughing Gas”: A cream gas bomb that’s not at all amusing.
Camouflagerating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The scientific name for this substance is dinitrogen monoxide.Originally, it was only permitted for use in the processing of foodcream. Criminals filled it into cartoon-style miniature cylinders,commonly known as “blowing up balloons.” These were frequentlycirculated at campus gatherings and bars.
Real-life example: The police in Meishan, Sichuan Province, discovered a batch of strawberry-shaped bear packaging containing laughing gas. A 19-year-old female university student, after prolonged use, suffered paralysis of her lower limbs. All her savings were spent on rehabilitation treatments, effectively ending her academic career.
Real harms: Heavy consumption leads to cerebral hypoxia, irreversible damage to brain and motor nerves. Mild cases result in numbness and staggering of the limbs, while severe cases can lead to lifelong paralysis and suffocation-related death.
3.Milk Tea Powder / Kava Trendy Drink: The Invisible Killer at Parties
Camouflagerating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The packaging, brewing method, and taste are identical to those of regular milk tea powders and functional beverages. They are colorless, odorless, and difficult to distinguish. Illegal substances such as ketamine (K powder) and γ-hydroxybutyric acid (Elixir ofImmortality) have been illegally added to them inside.
Real harms: Consuming it with alcohol can easily lead to fainting and respiratory failure, with risks of sexual assault and sudden death.In 2025, customs officials discovered cannabis products disguised asbeauty-themed candies. The black market price for these products was more than ten times that of regular snacks.
4.Overseas purchase of weight loss pills / sleep-inducing smalltablets: A trap for drug abuse.
Camouflagerating: ⭐⭐⭐
Internetcelebrities selling foreign weight-loss drugs contain ephedrine andmethcathinone; unlicensed sleep-inducing pills contain nimetazepam.
⚠️Important reminder:As of July 1, 2023, the combination formulation of tramadol will beclassified as a second-class psychotropic substance. Excessive usecan trigger severe depression and epilepsy, which can belife-threatening. Long-term abuse can cause permanent damage tomemory and lead to behavioral disinhibition.
5.Traditional drugs: the danger has never ceased.
Icemethamphetamine is a colorless, transparent crystal that, when consumed, causes heightened mental activity, fosters a propensity forviolence, and is highly addictive.
Heroinis a white powder that causes a complete disintegration of one’s personality and severe damage to all internal organs.
Cannabise-liquid – this is a paste/oily substance that, when consumed,causes permanent memory impairment and can trigger schizophrenia.
K powder, which appears as a fine, white powder, poses the risk of causing severe damage to the urinary system and persistent confusion of consciousness.
Case1: An 18-year-old youth consumed 2,000 bottles of laughing gas in onesitting.
Beijing Gaoxin Hospital’s Substance Abuse Treatment Department has admitted the first case of a minor suffering from nitrous oxide addiction, who was only 18 years old. Prolonged and heavy consumption had caused numbness in the limbs, hand tremors, and complete loss of balance.The most severe instance of consumption involved 2,000 bottles,resulting in complete loss of the ability to walk or attend classes normally.
Case2: Alarming Data on Addiction to Novel Substances Among Young People
In 2025, a specialized drug rehabilitation hospital admitted more than 1,000 patients with midazolam addiction. The majority of the sepatients were school-aged adolescents, with the youngest user being only 13 years old. Only a few patients were admitted in January, but by July of the same year, the number of patients seen surged to over 200. New types of drugs are rapidly infiltrating the youth population.
A Practical Guide to Drug Prevention for College Students
(I)Cognitive Level: Building a Proprietary “Anti-Drug Radar”
1.Breaking down the Three Deadly Misconceptions
·❌ Myth: Drugs are far from college students → ✅ Fact: New types of drugs are spreading through campus neighborhoods and gatheringplaces
·❌ Myth: Just try it once and it won’t be addictive → ✅ Fact:A single consumption of new synthetic drugs can lead to severe psychological and physical dependence
·❌ Myth: Everyone does it, not participating makes you unsociable →✅ Fact: Real friends will never induce you to touch illegal and dangerous items
2.Identify high-risk scenarios accurately
·Specialized drinks handed by strangers, imported niche snacks, bulkcandy
·Mind-altering e-cigarettes and laughing gas balloons in off-campusbars, music festivals
·Online daigou of unlicensed overseas weight loss pills and celebritysleep aids
·Social groups, coded-word trading (the words “flying” and “happywater” refer to drug-related substances)
(II)Behavioral Level: Memorizing Standard Drug Refusal Scripts
Faced with other people’s encouragement, you don’t need to explain toomuch — just be calm and firm, and leave the scene immediately if there is persistent entanglement:
1.“Take a sip, this isn’t addictive.”
Reply:I’m not at all interested in this kind of stuff. Let’s do another activity.
2.“Everybody tried it, you’re such a buzzkill.”
Reply:I’m allergic to these kinds of stimulants and really can’t touch them.
3.“It’s legal, play it safe.”
Reply:Whether it’s legal or not, I don’t touch anything like this.
4.“This will help you stay alert before exams, it works really well.”
Reply:Coffee is enough to keep me alert. I don’t need that.
(III)Social Level: Guarding the Security Bottom Line of Your Circle of Friends
1.Stay away from harmful friends: If friends around you frequently comeinto contact with mind-altering e-cigarettes, laughing gas, etc.,actively keep a distance and refuse to be alone with them.
2.Be cautious about making friends: Be wary of new online friends andstrangers met at gatherings, and never accept food or drinks fromthem.
3.Engage in positive socializing: Participate in club activities,physical exercise, and volunteer practice to build a healthy,risk-free social circle.
(IV)Emergency Level: Keeping the Complete Help-Seeking Channels in Mind
1.Inadvertently ingesting suspicious items: Go to the hospital immediately, keep a sample of the remaining items, and call 110.
2.Discovering a classmate using or selling drugs: Report to your counselor or the campus police station as soon as possible, or call 110 directly.
3.Encountering coercion or inducement to use drugs: Pretend to comply,find a safe moment to call the police, and prioritize your personalsafety.
4.Experiencing psychological anxiety or addictive urges: Visit the school psychological center for counseling, or call the Youth Service Hotline at 12355.
Youth Responsibility: Combating Drugs Is More Than Just “I Won’t TouchThem”
1.Be a drug awareness promoter: Share this article in your class groupchat and WeChat Moments to educate your peers about the dangers of disguised drugs.
2.Become a campus anti-drug volunteer: Sign up for the anti-drug advocacy volunteer team and participate in offline awareness activities.
3.Be a law-abiding youth: Actively study the Anti-Drug Law and the Criminal Law to clearly understand the legal penalty standards fordrug use and drug trafficking.
Cherish Life, Stay Away from Drugs
Maintaina healthy standard.
Embarkon a green, toxin-free journey of youthful life.
A Youth Free from Drugs
Campus Reporting Channels
For campus-related tips, please contact the campus police station at 28877110.
National Anti-Drug Reporting Hotline: 110
