DRUG addicts in Harare have gone wild, stealing
energy-saver bulbs from verandas in high-density suburbs, with others
scavenging for disused bulbs at dumpsites with a view to making smoking pipes
used to abuse an illicit drug known as crystal methamphetamine (meth), The
Herald can reveal.
Crystal methamphetamine, popularly known as “Mutoriro”, is
a highly addictive and illegal psycho-stimulant that has taken the ghetto
market by storm for its powerful euphoric effects, which are similar to those
of cocaine.
There is increased abuse of the drug in Harare and other
parts of the country. Abusers, who are mainly unemployed youths, are now
stealing bulbs at night from verandas in high-density suburbs like Highfield,
Chitungwiza, Mufakose and Mbare.
Energy-saver bulbs now cost between $26 and $55, figures
beyond the reach of many. However, each drug addict strives to have his or her
own smoking pipe as they find it “unhealthy” to share.
Others offer to buy used bulbs at prices ranging between $3
and $5. Herald
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