Crystal Meth: the Most Consumed Substance by Children of Guanajuato

Guanajuato ranks second nationally in terms of consumption of the drug known as crystal methamphetamine, known commonly as “crystal” in children 10-14 years old, according to the Epidemiological Surveillance System of Addictions.

The consumption of crystal in these children concerns authorities, since it turns the state of Guanajuato into a bullseye in the country.
The Ministry of Health of Guanajuato indicated that the illegal drugs most consumed among children and adolescents are marijuana and Crystal. Just in 2018 and so far this year, 3,000 addicted children have received treatment: 1,000+ from marijuana and 2,000+ from crystal.

“The average age addictive substances begin to be consumed in Guanajuato is between 10 and 14 years old. They try alcohol first, then crystal, and then marijuana.”

The Attorney General’s Office states that on average in Guanajuato, 300 doses of Cristal are seized every day. This has taken second place, in the list of the most illegal substances seized by the security authorities in the state.
From January 2017 to March 2019 in Guanajuato, almost 20,000 investigative folders have been started for drug trafficking, leading Guanajuato to be one of the top 3 states where the crime is most prevalent.

In Leon, the city with the highest incidence of the drug, children have been found taking the drug as young as 8 years old.

Article written by Cristina Gallegos for Notus.

Translation by The San Miguel Herald