I’m quite aware of the way social media unleashes itself daily, affecting both young and old. Some call it a terrorist; others label it a distraction—but it’s not all bad. Social media has its own advantages.
However, it’s like a storm that captures the minds of innocent people, especially children. It lures them toward pornography, sexual immorality, indecent dressing, and worse. Yet, when channeled properly, it promotes culture, truth, intelligence, and legitimate advertising.
Not that it hasn’t been doing so already, but certain misguided minds exploit platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to promote immorality. Thankfully, authorities often intervene. That’s not all: social media also enables people to flaunt wealth, often to promote scams like Ponzi schemes. Once, I was duped on WhatsApp—I thought I’d found passive income, but it was a lie.
Social media is volatile, and information spreads rapidly. A single tweet can go viral in minutes. Yet it’s also how many discover exam dates, job opportunities, and employment leads, directly or indirectly. Social media is truly powerful—I’d never have learned about the sleeping Saudi prince without it.
Adolescents are the most vulnerable group of young adults due to their inquisitive mindset, which makes them easy targets for the dangers of social media. I recall the tragic case of Megan Meier, a teenager who died at the age of thirteen due to cyberbullying on the Myspace social media platform. Megan’s death was not because she wasn't beautiful, or kind hearted, but because she was at a vulnerable age and fell victim to the devastating effects of online bullying. She was bullied! Megan was bullied! They used her!!!! They played with her emotions.
Source: Suicide of Megan Meier
As if that weren’t enough, another teenager—a 17-year-old boy—took his own life after a scammer threatened to expose his private photos. Why do these tragedies target teenagers? Because they are vulnerable.
Source: Teen Mental Health and Sextortion Scams
Now, addressing their mental health (as supported by the source below), the risks are even more alarming.
Look at the scammer’s reply when the 17-year-old teen said he would kill himself: “Just do it fast.”
Now, think about the emotions—the toxic vibes, the crushing negative energy. The teen was no longer stable… he wasn’t. His mental health shattered, and he couldn’t even bring himself to open up.
The Scammer’s Cruelty...😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Source: Teen Mental Health and Sextortion Scams
I’m reminded of my church member’s son—gone forever because of a drug called Colorado. His mother swore he’d never touched it before, but his friends later admitted: They’d planned a "challenge" video for TikTok, daring someone to try "Colos." He bragged, "I can survive it."
After taking Colorado, his body rebelled:
The cause of death is likely due to liver failure. This is aftermath of the synthetic toxins consumption. The real killer is not Colorado. The real killer is Peer pressure—betting his life for social media clout.
In Shagamu, Nigeria, a man died after falling from a balcony while high. Guys, he was on colos... His friend had left to fetch garri and water (a folk "remedy") but returned too late.
Here’s is a video Watch. showing Colorado’s toll on youth—and how garri is falsely peddled as a "cure." Share this. Let’s break the silence before more lives are lost to trends.
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