The Tall Cop Newsletter

April 2025

THE BEST RESOURCE FOR DRUG TRENDS, NEWS, AND UPDATES


From The Desk Of The Tall Cop

What is Amanita and Why Is It In Your Gas Stations?

Approximately 26 months ago, during several environmental scans, I noticed something emerging on store shelves. The drug is called Amanita Muscaria, which is being sold and marketed as a legal form of mushroom. This drug works similarly to Psilocybin mushrooms in high doses but is not flagged in drug tests or field test kits. Amanita is sold as an alternative to avoid state laws and may be unknown to the everyday professional. Amanita has also been coined as the “Delta 8 of the hallucinogen world”. What do they mean by that statement? It is a somewhat unknown substance that is being sold over the counter in gas stations, smoke shops, some shopping malls, and online.  



Amanita Muscaria (aka fly agaric) is native to regions of the world, including the Northern Hemisphere, and has been around for a few centuries. This form of mushroom can be poisonous and has been used in ceremonies for centuries.



Why is Amanita Muscaria gaining traction so quickly? What does this mean for future drug trends and youth accessibility? Read the full article HERE: in the Tall Cop Says Stop blog.

The vape industry is pedal to the metal, racing to keep up with tech trends and capture young users’ attention. In this episode, Tall Cop breaks down the latest innovations, from video game vapes with 20,000 puffs to smartwatch-style vapes that take selfies and check the weather. With boost modes, customizable flavors, and a growing presence in rural and metro areas, the industry is accelerating its grip on addiction. Tune in as we uncover how these high-tech devices are pushing boundaries and targeting the next generation.


Check it out here! - High-Tech Hook: The New Era of Vape Trends


NEW Tall Cop Webinars

We are thrilled to announce a series of BRAND-NEW webinars launching this year! 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:


June 25th, 2025 - High In Plain Sight: New Street-Level Drug Trends


July 25th, 2025 - Avoiding Detection: Trending and Legal Drugs to Avoid Drug Testing and Detection


August 20th, 2025 - What To Expect With Vapes: 2025 Fall School Year Predictable Vaping Trends


...and more to come!


Taught by: The Tall Cop, $40/pp


Don't forget about our webinar packages, especially if you think many of your colleagues will be taking a few webinars over the next year!


With our packages, you can make a single payment and secure a set number of seats, all while saving 10 to 15% per seat!

Email Jess for more info!

Tall Cop YouTube

🎬 Mock Room: The Final Reveal

The final part of our Mock Teen Room Series is here — and this one might surprise you.


Tall Cop takes you inside and around the bed to uncover stash spots hidden in plain sight. From hoodies with secret compartments to cough syrup bottles labeled "lean," modified jeans, and even fake hygiene products — this video shows just how creative concealment can get.


🛏️ Under the mattress.

🧥 Inside the hoodie.

🧴 Even in that innocent-looking spray bottle.


Parents, teachers, and professionals — if you work with youth, you need to see this.


👉 Watch the full video HERE

When gas stations (places kids frequent) sell bongs next to kids' cereal...

NoWAC Call for Proposals


We’re looking for passionate professionals ready to take the stage at the 2025 NOWAC Conference!


Whether you're a seasoned presenter or a first-time speaker, this is your chance to inspire, educate, and lead the conversation.


📝 Submit your proposal on our WEBSITE today and help shape the future of our field.


👉 Have questions? Reach out to Jessica—we’re here to help!

Let’s make NOWAC 2025 unforgettable.

NoWAC Speaker Series:

Who’s Taking the Stage?

The Northwest Alcohol Conference is bringing together these top speakers (and more) to share valuable insights on emerging trends, prevention strategies, and more. Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from these leaders in the field!


📢 Register today to secure your spot!


🔗 Register HERE

Latest News and Updates

Drugs And Alcohol

15 charged after $3.5 million in magic mushrooms seized from illegal dispensaries

Coast Guard offloads 48,000 pounds of seized drugs worth $500 million at South Florida port

Gangs mix another potent sedative into U.S. street drugs causing 'mass overdoses'

Why Gen Z Is Moving Away From Alcohol—and Choosing Mushrooms

New drug emerges in Philly's drug supply as xylazine use falls

Vapes And Marijuana

Marijuana legalization hits roadblocks after years of expansion

Cannabis legalization pushback: Anti-legalization groups ramp up efforts to stop the green wave

Marijuana industry hopes 420 on Easter Sunday provides cannabis revival

Vaping isn't a good way to quit smoking, study shows

The 101 on E-cigarettes Infographic

Grandma arrested after allegedly attempting to cure 4-year-old’s autism with nicotine

Training Impact: Spartanburg Session

We’re always grateful for the opportunity to share knowledge and equip communities with the tools they need to combat substance use. Here’s what attendees had to say about our recent training in Spartanburg:



🔹98.6% rated the presentation 5/5 stars

🔹99% now understand the availability & dangers of legal drug use

🔹100% plan to share what they learned to increase awareness


💬 What attendees are saying:


📢 “This was the most useful training I have attended in years. I appreciate his efforts to ensure the information provided is relevant to local citizens. Phenomenal!!!”


🏫 “Amazing. Very informative. I'm a high school nurse, and this was an eye-opener.”


🗣️ “I learned SO MUCH, and I have been talking about it nonstop since Friday. Thank you for making this training available!”


⚖️ “After a career in Law Enforcement and now as a new Juvenile Probation Officer, I am concerned with how this is going to affect our city in the future. Columbia lawmakers need to take this training and work towards fixing this giant problem. Thank you.”


🏥 “I learned so much that will help me when dealing with teenagers in the hospital setting on peds/PICU and trauma situations.”


🎓 “This was incredibly insightful and relevant for teachers. I felt like I have never learned more about a topic in such a short amount of time.”


👨‍🏫 “The information was informative. I work with students, and we have had some engage in this activity. Now, I feel more prepared to help when these situations may arise.”


🚸 “I loved this training and have had so many ideas to bring back to my school to help decrease substance use with our kids.”



Thank you, Spartanburg, for your engagement and commitment to making a difference!

J. Chad Professional Training Testimonials 

Tremendous workshop today in Spartanburg. I look forward to learning more about Tall Cop and the resources for our community. - SC


Our event was so successful. I am still basking, glowing, and reflecting as a community member (though terrifying info), but also absolutely blown away and "eyes wide open," as they say, as a professional in prevention. I will never be the same, and all for the better. So very grateful. I am receiving so many positive messages from attendees…I'm already thinking of ways we can get him in front of so many more West Virginians. He is needed desperately everywhere, I know, and we are right up there with the rest. - West Virginia

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