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Cocaine drink causes stir in Australia...

A new beverage called Cocaine has hit the market in Australia and has created quite a stir in the consumer press.

U.S. maker Redux Beverages claims the drink creates a five-hour buzz with no 'crash' thanks to a combination of dextrose, a cocktail of vitamins, amino acids and caffeine. No cocaine in the product, of course. But using the name sure is appealing to party going youth. Company claims to offer a non narcotic alternative. Ed. Note: Something tells me we haven't heard the last of this...

Source: nutra ingredients.com

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