The newest drug to hit California's underground club scene is sweet, colourful - and deadly. The drug, a form of methamphetamine called ya ba, a Thai name meaning "crazy drug," has made its way into raves and is said to be significantly more powerful and dangerous than the current club drug of choice, ecstasy.

Ilsundal: The newest drug to hit California's underground club scene is sweet, colourful - and deadly. The drug, a form of methamphetamine called ya ba, a Thai name meaning "crazy drug," has made its way into raves and is said to be significantly more powerful and dangerous than the current club drug of choice, ecstasy.

Rattle: This drug is a big problem in Thailand. With about the same frequency as highway car chases are televised in LA, hostage situations involving children and crazed people on ya ba are televised in Bangkok.