Youths also reported that it was becoming more popular with white female users. One respondent reported the practice of mixing Ecstasy with acid, called a candy flip. Another youth reported mixing Ecstasy and Ketamine. A primary drug is one that presents a problem that continues for more than one year in multiple populations and is identified as a drug of choice. Heroin Youth in Baltimore City were aware that heroin was available in the city, but most respondents associated heroin with older drug users.
Black kids use weed, no harder drugs.
Urinalysis results support these data-all tests were negative for heroin. Perhaps, as several respondents mentioned, older users portrayed a haunting image of heroin addiction that has a powerful impact on youths. Reported brand names in Baltimore City included Rush Hour, Money Talks, and Blue Star. According to OPUS respondents in Baltimore City, marijuana was the most popular drug of abuse by young people. Some respondents reported that marijuana was being laced with strychnine or heroin.