The Coronavirus is affecting the illegal drug markets. While the world is freaking out about contracting coronavirus, the effects of this scare is about to hit drug users hard. Precursor Shortages The Coronavirus has slammed China’s production. That is where most of the worlds fentanyl precursors is coming from right now and Coronavirus was bound […]
We’ve all been there. You stop a car, conduct field sobriety tests, and arrest the driver for DUI. You wait patiently for the tow truck, but you’re also in a hurry; you need to get this guy to the station. You’re thinking to yourself, “This one’s going to be close.” You need that breath test. […]
On average, one new drug comes to market each week. Most of these drugs are classified as Novel Psychoactive Substances which are made in laboratories in China and sold openly on the internet. The latest drug started popping up in crime labs this month and is called N-Ethyl Pentedrone. N-Ethyl Pentedrone N-Ethyl Pentedrone is classified […]
With national attention focused on vaping and the fatal lung diseases that are being associated with them, let’s take at look at what vapes do and what they don’t do. This will serve as a parents guide to vaping. how vaporizers work When cannabis is heated to between 300-450 degrees Fahrenheit, cannabinoids like THC (and others) take […]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) just released their newest study on overdose deaths in the US. The results of the study has some good information for those fighting drug abuse, whether you are in law enforcement, community corrections or treatment. Some of the key findings include: In 2018, there were 67,367 drug overdose deaths […]
This headline will bring some ire to some people reading it. CBD, or Cannabidiol, has swept the nation and has also swept emotions. You can go almost anywhere and see CBD products. Coffee shops are selling CBD lattes, you can get a CBD facial and a national fast-food chain is coming out with a CBD hamburger. […]
In this episode of the Drug Training Podcast, I’ll talk about Buprenorphine. Buprenorphine is a drug used to help opioid addicts kick the habit. But, officers on the street are running across it frequently in drug investigations. In this episode, I’ll talk about why addicts are using it and how they abuse this drug. DUI […]
Sizzurp and Salvia are two drugs that have gained in popularity. Songs have been written about them and our youth are abusing it frequently. Learn more about this drug including signs and symptoms of drug use.
I built a career around understanding how to identify drug abusers. Once you are trained, it is fairly easy to find the most tolerant drug user. For police, the skill of drug abuse recognition is paramount in conducting their daily duties. Our educators need to know so that they can intercede in a students self […]
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault cases are on the rise. Whether it is more reporting due to an increased awareness or due to suspect actions, it is something that multiple disciplines will be involved in. From the officer first on scene to victim advocates, prosecutors and judges. Learn about the drugs that rapists will use to […]
