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Aug. 19, 2025 – In the heart of our vibrant city, a subtle yet destructive force is fueling the drug epidemic so evident on San Francisco’s streets: the widespread availability of disposable torch lighters.
Take a walk South of Market neighborhood, and you’re almost certain to see the lighters in use by people smoking crystal meth. Unlike traditional lighters, disposable torch lighters produce a concentrated, high-temperature flame that is remarkably resistant to wind. This particular characteristic makes them ideal for vaporizing substances like crystal methamphetamine in glass pipes, even in the most exposed outdoor environments.
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