"Candy" being handed out in school yards may be dangerous drug

The following was an article that was in the Grassroots News. It is important to protect our children in a an ever changing world of challenges.

Tzena Asham at the Manitoba Metis Federation wants readers, particularly parents, to be aware of a new drug which some very unsavory people are trying to get our youth and children hooked on.

This new drug is called "strawberry quick". It is a type of crystal methamphetatime (or "crystal meth") that looks like strawberry pop rocks (the candy that "pops" and sizzles in your mouth). It also smells like strawberry and it is being handed out to children in Winnipeg school yards.

There have been reports of kids ingesting this substance thinking it is candy and being rushed to hospital sick. The substance is also reported to come in chocolate, peanut butter, cola, cherry, grape and orange flavours.

Parents are strongly urged to tell your children not to accept candy from strangers, also not to accept "candy" that looks like this from a friend (who may have been given this substance and wrongly believes that it is safe candy). Children should also report any information or offers they receive about this substance to a teacher, principal, parent or police immediately.