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The product known as Feel Free is trending, but it is not new. Actually, many of you have seen it! Take a look at what I have seen in your states…
There have been some recent news stories and questions about this product and its contents. Let me provide some insight into what I have seen over the years.
I first found this product 6-8 years ago while in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at a shop just off the beach. I am not certain how long it has actually been out there, but I know even then it wasn't a new product. Since then, I have seen it in most states across the US, from smoke shops to gas stations, even liquor stores.
I showed a slide in my training recently in Illinois with a display of the product in front of a Missouri liquor store (in a photo that I took last month). Most of you reading this have seen this displayed on a sticker on the door of a gas station or liquor store. I have even found it in malls, as some states don't carry any restrictions. It is also commonly left sitting on a shelf next to 7-OH (see previous newsletter).
I have seen different versions like the one pictured below in stores across the country...
But what is actually in it?
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Learn more about Kava in this DEA Fact Sheet,
and click below to read more in my full blog post!
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She thought it was just another energy drink. It took half her bodyweight and sent her to rehab.
Read More HERE
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Kratom: The Addiction Replacement
What is Kratom? Why do we know the name, but not the product? Officer Galloway shares how Kratom is popping up everywhere: gas stations, stadiums, billboards, and shopping malls. Kratom is typically used as a depressant for its opioid-like side effects. Jermaine explains how no drug is safe for everyone. Listen as the Tall Cop dives into the details of kratom.
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DITL Travel Edition: Nashville Bound for CADCA Mid-year!
I hit the road through Tennessee’s rolling hills, stopped for some serious Southern flavor at Barrel House BBQ, & wrapped the trip sharpening prevention strategies at CADCA’s 24th Annual Mid-Year Training. From bold ideas to bold BBQ, this trip delivered both.
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As students return to class, our newest webinars are here to support educators, parents, and professionals on the front lines.
Whether you’re passionate about making your next drug bust, trying to keep up with the world your teen is living in, or simply eager to learn and grow, these sessions are designed to help you reach your goal.
Expect expert insights, actionable tips, and opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions.
Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss:
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We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between
Tall Cop Says Stop and Safe and Sound Schools,
marking an exciting new chapter in combating substance abuse as we join forces to co-host the 2025 Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference, formerly known as the National Emerging Drug Trends Conference.
This national gathering equips law enforcement, educators, and community leaders with up-to-date insights into drug trends, practical tools, and effective prevention strategies to enhance safety in schools and communities.
Our expanded agenda dives into drug trends affecting both youth and adults, highlighting where these intersect, while tackling urgent topics like social media dangers, youth trafficking, and critical policy conversations on actionable steps we can take now.
With more breakout sessions, diverse topics, and record-breaking attendance, this conference is bigger and more impactful than ever before. It’s not just a local event; it’s the national conference you won’t want to miss.
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Alcohol use is rising among youth. Learn proven strategies and partnerships to turn the tide in Jody's session, "Alcohol's Impact on Today's Youth".
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Discover how Erin's session, "Comprehensive Student Assistance Programs," brings prevention, intervention, and recovery right into schools, boosting student health, reducing barriers to care, & improving academic success.
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Don’t miss Chuck’s deep dives into psychedelic and marijuana trends; sessions packed with trends, truths, and takeaways you can’t afford to skip.
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Oops, There May Be Vodka in That Energy Drink
Thanks to a mix-up with a packaging supplier, an unspecified number of cans that appear to contain Celsius, a nonalcoholic energy drink, are in fact filled with vodka seltzer.
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DEA Warns About Stash Compartments
Listen up Gen X and Millennial parents. Remember those fly scrunchies of the 80's & 90's? They're back and they have pockets.
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Why Parents Are Suing Snapchat Over Fentanyl Deaths
A case against the social media company, brought by grieving families, aims to redefine Big Tech accountability.
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Airport drug bust: Passenger caught with 59 pounds of marijuana bound for Europe, authorities say
A Las Vegas woman was caught trying to smuggle marijuana worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars through Washington Dulles International Airport earlier this week.
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Action Urged to Ban ‘Designer Xanax,’ an Unregulated Synthetic Drug, Linked to 47 Deaths in State
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I attended your presentation yesterday in Franklin County. I am a CPRS and I am quite familiar with adults and addiction, but yesterday I learned about teenagers, their drugs of choice, and how it becomes addiction with the youth. I just wanted to say that was the most informative and heart-touching presentation that I have ever been to. After the presentation, I actually took time to go to some of our local gas stations to look at some of the products that you spoke to us about. That is when your presentation really hit home. I just wanted to say thank you for your work and our community and for making families aware of what is going on in our neighborhoods. Thank you for giving us the information and the tools that we need to save our youth. May God bless you, sir, and thank you again for your work in our communities. - Tennessee
I had the opportunity to attend your presentation at CADCA Mid-Year in Nashville and appreciated the information you shared. Your session was engaging, informative, and incredibly relevant to the prevention work we’re doing in our community. – Washington
I would like to say that I have really enjoyed your two webinars so far. I cannot believe all the ways people can get high. No wonder it I so hard to help addicts stop using. It is too easy for them to get items over the counter. It is sad that the ones who figured these methods out didn’t use their smarts to create a way to help people, not hurt people! - Webinar Attendee
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