Crystal meth use rising in Africa
The 2015 African Illicit drug data report is out and undoubtedly provides mounting evidence that crystal meth is becoming a large scale problem for law enforcement and health authorities in Africa with South Africa being the most affected.Methamphetamine hydrochloride, better known as crystal meth or ice, first became a factor in Africa’s illicit drug scene in 2010 during the run up to the FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.Africa health experts currently classes crystal meth as an imminent threat due to increased seizures in the continent, particularly in East and Southern Africa .On releasing the report, an acting anti narcotic agent described crystal meth as a Africa concern, likening it to the crack cocaine scourge in Western Europe in the 1970s. Rates of use and detection are rising significantly.Crystal meth is just one of a number of amphetamine-type stimulants that are competing for market share against more traditional illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin...