Callum Jones
A man has revealed what happens if you try the 'world's most addictive' substance.
While drugs do provide some medical benefits, there's no doubt the addictiveness of many substances provides problems for millions of people across the world.
TikToker Nolan Saumure, who goes by the name of @nolansaumure on the popular video platform, has documented what he claims to be the 'world's most addictive' drug.
Nolan documents all of his travels on TikTok, showing some of the adventures he gets up to.
And during a recent visit to the Philippines, Nolan decided to sample 'moma', more commonly known as betel nut.
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In the TikTok video, Nolan approached a small store where he asked for the substance.
After the shop worker confirmed they indeed sell betel nut Nolan explained: "Chewing betel in parts of Asia is more common than smoking cigarettes, and some places, it's common to walk down the street where everyone is chewing it and staining the ground with their spit."
The TikToker then purchased a bag of the drug before asking a nearby man how to consume it.
"Inside of here is the betel - remove the outer seed and roll it up," the man said.
After learning how to consume the substance, Nolan became intrigued in what actually makes betel nut.
Nolan was told the 'white powder' is lime, with Nolan then explaining in the TikTok video: "The lime he's referring to is actually grounded up limestone made to cut up your mouth giving your bloodstream easy access to the substance."
After trying a small sample of the 'pretty bad' substance, Nolan informed the man who offered him advice that he could take the rest.
Nolan added: "You've really got to start chewing it and working it in. I at least tried to keep it in for a little bit. I get it. I'm already hooked."
According to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, around 10-20 percent of the world's population take bake betel nut in some form.
Many studies conducted in the past have shown a link between betel nut use and oral cancers.
An early study published by the American Society for Clinical Nutrition also found a connection between betel nut and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and even obesity.
Meanwhile, a study by National Institutes of Health (NIH) stated: "Areca nut users report increased sense of wellbeing and stamina, euphoria, a soothing effect in the digestion, and protection of the mouth and gums.
"In addition, areca nut chewing claimed to produce warm sensations of the body, sweating, salivation, palpitation and heightened alertness, and tolerance to hunger. All these neurological effects suggest that chemicals in areca nut affect autonomic nervous system, at various levels."