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?