A video of an NDLEA officer issuing a firm warning against drug abuse has gone viral, highlighting the sharp contrast between the risks associated with cannabis and those posed by crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice.
Addressing a crowd, the officer explained that while cannabis can trigger temporary episodes of paranoia, panic, or hallucinations, these symptoms typically resolve once the substance leaves the system.
“Ice is more deadly than weed. I would advise you to take weed rather than ice. Because when you go mad after taking weed, we can treat you.
“But we can’t treat you after taking ice,” the officer said, warning that meth-induced psychosis is often irreversible.
VIDEO: NDLEA officer shocks crowd with blunt warning on ice vs weed
A video of an NDLEA officer delivering a blunt caution on drug abuse has gone viral, drawing widespread attention to the stark difference between the dangers of cannabis and crystal methamphetamine, popularly… pic.twitter.com/skSHM8R9bj
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Medical experts have long noted that fatal overdoses from cannabis alone are extremely rare, whereas methamphetamine can cause strokes, heart failure, or permanent brain damage after just one heavy use.
Prolonged meth intake can destroy the brain’s dopamine system, leading to lasting psychosis that closely resembles schizophrenia but responds poorly to treatment.
The officer’s message, now circulating widely, has been interpreted not as an endorsement of cannabis but as a reality check on the devastating impact of meth addiction.
Public health advocates insist the safest choice is complete abstinence, urging young people to avoid both substances entirely.
