A recent TikTok video went viral when a concerned mother from Georgia warned parents about a dangerous trend among teenagers – getting high on nutmeg. Yes, you read it right, the spice that you have in your kitchen cupboard.
In her video, the mother explains that nutmeg contains a chemical compound called myristicin, which can have hallucinogenic effects when consumed in large quantities. This dangerous practice is known as “nutmeg intoxication.”
The mother’s video was prompted by a conversation she had with a teacher friend who found students carrying small bottles of nutmeg during a backpack check. The students claimed that it was for a culinary class, but their story was quickly debunked by the culinary instructor.
The school’s resource officer overheard the conversation and confiscated the nutmeg, resulting in the students’ suspension. In her video, the mother playfully scolds the students for their creativity in finding ways to get high while neglecting their homework.
