DEIDRE DOBSON | Narcotics | Contact
A new study released by the World Drug Organisation (WDO) found using the words “cheeky” and “sneaky” to describe drugs makes taking them socially acceptable.
As well as making the drugs socially acceptable, the study found the words also alleviate any guilt or anxiety on the users’ part.
The findings come from a survey of more than 500,000 Australians, which asked participants to detail the ways they clear the conscience when purchasing and taking recreational drugs.
As per the results, those who frequently use recreational drugs are able to make the behaviour seem less harmful through the use of these jovial words.
Speaking to The Advocate on the results, French Quarter local Adrian Jones said saying a disarming word before buying Class A drugs puts his conscious at ease.
“When I’m with my boys, we’re constantly throwing words around like ‘cheeky’ and ‘sneaky’, you feel heaps less bad about grabbing the Gatorade saxophone at
Though it is unclear when these words became infused into drug vernacular, what is clear is the diverse ways the words can be used.
“Also a cheeky bump of ket is always a good time,” added Jones.
“In fact, we even use cheeky and sneaky when we’re talking about smashing beers or a bag, so, yeah, we pretty much use them to describe everything, it makes it all seem more fun and light-hearted, I guess.”
The study is available for download in full from the World Drug Organisation website.
