Friday, October 17, 2008
Something that looks like candy may not always be candy. Strawberry quick is a type of drug that has taken the appearance of the pop rock candies to target children and teenagers. A physician at the Florida Recovery Center and assistant professor in Addiction Medicine with the University of Florida, Dr. Daniel Logan says that the drug cannot be easily identified.
The drug, called strawberry quick is a type of crystal meth. According to Dr. Logan, the drug looks like large crystals or crushed ice with a pinkish reddish color. The effects from strawberry quick can be vary, from moderate to severe.
Strawberry Quick may look like candy, but it is a serious matter. AIt's a type of drug has taken the appearance of the pop rock candies to target children and teenagers. Summer Hallet from the Gainesville Police Department encourages you to take action if there are any suspicions that the drug is being used.