Flakka 2.0: Alpha-D2Pv is Now on the Market
A new stimulant drug called "Alpha-D2Pv" is now on the market, and it is already causing concern among law enforcement officials. This drug is a derivative of "flakka", which was previously popular in the South Florida area. Flakka is known for causing hallucinations and making users act out violently. Flakka had been making its way into other parts of the country, and is being labeled as a dangerous new stimulant drug.
What is Alpha-D2Pv?
Alpha-D2Pv is a synthetic drug that is similar to the psychoactive drug flakka. It is usually sold in a crystalline form and can be smoked, injected, or ingested. Alpha-D2Pv is known to cause hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions. It has also been linked to heart problems and death. Alpha-D2Pv is a CNS Stimulant, similar to cathinone type drugs.
Legal Status of Alpha-D2Pv
Alpha-D2Pv is legal in most countries, including the united States. The drug can be bought easily on the open web. I found it for sale by doing a simple google search. The average price for Alpha-D2Pv is $1,350 for one kilo of the drug. Most of the sellers I ran across online were Chinese chemical manufacturers. Some chemical companies in China receive tax breaks from the Chinese government to produce certain drugs like this Novel Psychoactive Substance.
What are the Risks Associated with Alpha-D2Pv?
There are a number of risks associated with using Alpha-D2Pv, the most significant of which is the potential for addiction and abuse. This compound has been known to cause hallucinations, psychosis, and even death. As for officers that must deal with people under the influence of this drug, expect that the person will not be capable of following your orders. They can be in a state of psychosis with potential hallucinations. You will become a part of that hallucination and can cause a safety concern for you. Traditional verbal de-escalation techniques may not work.
How Can Law Enforcement Officials Combat Alpha-D2Pv
Law enforcement officials are working to combat this drug by educating officers on the street about it. Police can also educate the public and work to identify and arrest those responsible for its production and distribution.
Law enforcement agencies can continue to train their officers on de-escalation techniques for people under the influence of a drug. That training is more than can be covered in this article, but I cover de-escalating people in psychosis in this class at OnlineDrugTraining.com.