yeah It Is strong,
And many of the myths you have heard Probably arent myths.

It has been linked to insanity,
And its one of the Old Faves for the "Watch this" Tricks.
involving tea spoons sugar, absynth a lighter and a drink of your choice.
Followed by some 1 Totaly smashed out of there face.

Its been rumoured that One famous person who lived years ago,
was a big fan of this drink.
And as a result he choped his ear off.
This is probably 1 of the myths you are talking about having heard,

It also has been banned on a number of occcasions from a number of countrys.
I think this would also have been determined to be a myth, When it does have some creedance.

Any way.
Im a 8 year + scotch man..
and i dont realy relish the thought of potential madness due to drinking that stuff :)

Although i beleve that its not going to do much harm in moderation 1ce a year or something :)