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Going for the kids?
Strawberry meth, cola meth,
even chocolate meth is being seen increasingly
in police busts this year. While it is far
from common place as yet, some experts feel it
could take off and become a real trend. The
flavored crystals are available in California,
Washington, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas,
Missouri and Minnesota.
Basically, this is crystal
methamphetamine, a powerful stimulant drug that probably everyone in the United
States has heard much about. But there is a
new twist. This product has coloring and
flavoring added during the manufacture
process. The assumed purpose for adding these
ingredients is to attract younger users, or to
mask or at least alleviate the typical bitter
taste that crystal meth has when snorted.
There is no way the bitter taste of
methamphetamine could be totally alleviated
with some added jell-o, but the experts are
saying that these included chemicals might
bring younger users into the flock and get
them hooked.
One flavor has even been dubbed “Strawberry
Quick”. In Georgia, blue colored meth is
referred to as “Smurf Dope”.
According to a recent law enforcement
bulletin:
"Strawberry Quick is popular among new users
who snort it because the flavoring can cut
down on the taste. Teenagers who have been
taught meth is bad may see this flavored
version as less harmful. 'Strawberry Quick' is
designed for the younger crowd."
Whether it’s blue or pink, tastes like
cherries or root-beer, meth is a powerful
poison and can be quickly addicting. This is
especially true in the younger users. It is
vital that we keep kids informed and ready to
make the right decisions regarding this and
other drugs.
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