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Australians enraged by soft drink named Cocaine
Sep 28, 2008, 6:46 GMT
Sydney (djpa) - Lobby groups Sunday called on the Australian government to ban a caffeine-laden soft drink called Cocaine that is due on the market in November.
'Calling a drink Cocaine is just wrong,' Queensland Consumer Association state secretary Max Howard told the Sunday Mail.
He urged Canberra not to follow Britain and the United States in permitting the sale of Cocaine.
Paul Dillon, head of Sydney-based Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia, said the product would send a message that cocaine was cool.
'This reinforces what many young people tell us (about) the image of cocaine - that it's a soft drug that's glamorous,' Dillon said.
Jamey Kirkby, president of Cocaine manufacturer Redux Beverages, said the product was harmless.
'I think that it's a silly proposition to think a soda pop ... is going to lead anyone to do drugs,' he said. 'We hope that our drink will take some mystery and intrigue away from the drug.'
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Cocaine Energy Drink is Approved by FSA for New Zealand & Ausi
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JJ AldiSep 29th, 2008 - 09:17:32
Cocaine Energy Drink being sold in Australia! YES what a cool name. I mean come on whats wrong with the Name being used in a positive product that in my personal view deserves it. The Drink actually taistes nice and has one hell of a kick compared to other energy drinks being sold in New Zealand Australia. The Drink has undergone a major transformation to meet with FDA standards for both countrys and the outcome has been impressive. Wize Marketing head that was originaly involved in this importation has resigned and know longer with the business.
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