FLAKKA THE NEW DESIGNER DRUG (ALPHA- PVP) Nabil El Sanadi, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE President/CEO
Jan 05, 2016
FLAKKA THE NEW DESIGNER DRUG (ALPHA-PVP)
Nabil El Sanadi, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHEPresident/CEO
FLAKKA
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• It is a designer drug containing the chemical compound Alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone, a highly ADDICTIVE synthetic stimulant
WHAT IS FLAKKA AKA “GRAVEL”?
• Crystalline rocks in white, blue or pink.
• Sometimes a white or tan powder
WHAT DOES FLAKKA LOOK LIKE?
• Flakka is made in labs overseas and sold to dealers over the internet
• A ‘hit” from a dealer can be sold for $5 or less
WHERE DOES FLAKKA COME FROM?
Flakka can be:•Snorted•Smoked in joints, pipes or e-cigarettes•Swallowed in capsules•Injected
HOW IS FLAKKA TAKEN?
• Enhanced concentration
• Mood elevation• Increased energy• Elevated libido and
decreased inhibitions • Euphoria
WHAT IS THE INTENDED EFFECT OF FLAKKA?
• Hallucinations• Paranoia• Psychosis• Decreases inhibitions (unsafe
sex)• Anxiety• Violence• Self-destruction• Insomnia • High Temperature• Excited Delirium • Death (20 Broward County
Deaths since September)
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF FLAKKA?
• If you see someone who seems to be agitated or experiencing other symptoms call
9-1-1• For non-emergent help
call 2-1-1 for treatment programs
• For more information visit:
www.drugfreebroward.org
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT FLAKKA USE?