Nacada cautions against alcohol enema, warns of fatal effects

The National Campaign Against Drug and Substance Abuse (NACADA) has cautioned against the consumption of alcohol through the rectum, warning that the method is fatal as the drink is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

The method also referred to as alcohol enema, butt chugging or booking has raised concerns with the Authority calling for an urgent inquiry into its spread by relevant agencies.

I'm a statement released Saturday morning, the authority said the trend that media reports show is fast rising amongst the youth leads to life threatening complications.

"With the Heightened rate of absorption, alcoholic beverages may lead to sudden unconsciousness, respiratory failure or death in users," the statement signed by CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa states.

Other complications resulting from that mode of consumption include; alcohol poisoning which the authority notes manifests in the form of confusion, vomiting, seizures,slow or irregular breathing, hypothermia or unconsciousness.

The rectum and colon may also be damaged as they come into contact with alcohol leading to severe health problems such as ulcers and rectal bleeding.

It could also lead to inflammation and tears in the mucosal lining and hepatitis, a lack of control over dosage, severe dehydration, impaired judgement and faster addiction as consumption of alcohol in that manner is more potent and a faster gateway to alcohol use disorder.

The authority said that mode of consumption does not allow the body to metabolise and regulate intake leading to the effects explained.

"We strongly advise all individuals, more so the youth to desist from such dangerous practices. Nacada maintains that alcohol enemas, as well as any other forms of alcohol and substance abuse are life-threatening practices that should be avoided," the statement added.