The article says that the substances in the powder are known to cause cancer. And that there are shorter-term lung and circulatory issues being seen in the user

The article says that the substances in the powder are known to cause cancer. And that there are shorter-term lung and circulatory issues being seen in the users already, just as you would imagine with all the heavy metal content. And no, "poor people" being out of it, sometimes even not eating, for days on end, isn't exactly good for them, even if chosen voluntarily. Maybe especially if chosen voluntarily.