Wave of drugs 'targeting children', academic says

>>An academic has warned about four new-generation illicit drugs, disguised as harmless products with candy-like appearances, mainly targeting the young.

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Asst Prof Sirach Lapyai, lecturer at the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, and manager of the Product Watch Programme, yesterday warned about a disturbing trend in which drug manufacturers are rebranding addictive substances with sweet, colourful packaging to lure young people.

She said these narcotic products, designed to mimic candy and sweet with fruity flavours, are sold openly online with prices starting at just a few hundred baht. This marketing strategy poses a serious risk to youth who may be misled into thinking these substances are harmless.