Many schoolchildren have become addicted to the nut from Asia that causes oral cancer - this substance is purchased by teenagers on marketplaces in China.
In Russia, schoolchildren have become addicted to the 'narcotic' nut from Asia that causes oral cancer. Several publications reported on this harmful trend in Telegram.
The nut in question is betel nut (also known as 'binlan'), which has gained popularity among teenagers due to its 'intoxicating' effect. As Baza found out, minors are purchasing the Asian nut on marketplaces and in Indian shops. The price reaches up to ten euros per serving.
Experts have warned that betel nut affects the nervous system as a neurostimulant due to the psychoactive substance arecoline, which causes fever and clouding of consciousness.
In Taiwan and China, the government has already restricted advertising and sales of this nut due to the increasing cases of oral cancer, media reports.
