New Strawberry-Flavored Meth Hits the Streets

Law enforcement officials in Carson City, Nev. have discovered a new kind of methamphetamine that they fear can be more attractive to young people—bright pink strawberry-flavored meth. The event was reported in the Jan. 29th issue of the Nevada Appeal.

“(We are) concerned that this new type of meth will be more attractive to a younger crowd and may surface in schools,” said Sgt. Darrin Sloan, commander of the Carson City Sheriff's Department's Special Enforcement Team in the article. “Parents and teachers, please be aware of this new kind of drug that is making its way into our culture.”

Officials discovered the drug during a search of an apartment. The drug was being sold by an alleged gang member as “strawberry quick.”

The article noted that flavored methamphetamine is the newest metamorphosis of the dangerous street drug made from ephedrine and toxic chemical such as lye and battery acid. “Strawberry quick” methamphetamine is popular among new users who snort it because the flavoring can cut down on the taste. Officials said teenagers, who have been taught meth is dangerous, may see this flavored version as less harmful.