It sounds like a middle school dare: “I dare you to crush and snort a pack of Smarties.” What the heck were we thinking?!?!
The Myth:
Snorting Smarties candy gives you a high or head rush.
The Fact:
Snorting crushed candy doesn’t get you high. What it can do is damage nasal tissues, cause infections, and irritate your lungs. So that grimacing burning “IT HURTS” feeling isn’t the “high” you’re looking for….even as a kid not knowing what you’re looking for.
Scientific Takeaway:
Snorting Smarties has zero benefit. It’s candy, not cocaine.
Smart Takeaway:
Next time someone hands you Smarties, just eat them or better yet, give them to someone who can enjoy them (me!!).