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Flakka 2.0: Alpha-D2Pv is Now on the Market

  • March 4, 2022
  • Posted by: Keith Graves
  • Categories: CNS Stimulants, Drug Trends
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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.

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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.

 

 

 

 

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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. 



Author: Keith Graves
Keith is a retired Police Sergeant, working his entire 29 year career in the San Francisco Bay Area. Keith is a recipient of the prestigious California’s Narcotics Officer of the Year Award and is a prior winner of MADD’s California Hero Award. He has years of experience as a Narcotics Detective and a Narcotics Unit Supervisor and is a Drug Recognition Expert Instructor (IACP #3292). Keith has developed several courses for the Department of Defense, California Narcotics Officers Association, and California POST, and numerous police agencies and private corporations. Keith has held other assignments besides narcotics including Training Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, COPPS Officer, Traffic Officer, and 20 years as a SWAT Team member and Sniper Team Leader. Keith has taught thousands of officers and businesses around the world about drug use, drug trends, compliance training and drug investigations. Keith is also the founder of Christian Warrior Training, where he provides free resources and training to church security ministries. He is recognized as an international drug expert and has testified as an expert in court proceedings on drug cases, homicide cases and rape prosecutions. Keith earned a BA in Business Management from Saint Mary’s College of California and a MA in Criminal Justice. Keith is the Founder and President of Graves & Associates, a company dedicated to providing drug training to law enforcement, the Department of Defense, and private industry internationally. You can follow Keith on social media on Facebook (DopeCop and DrugEnforcementCops), twitter (DopeCop) and Instagram (DrugEnforcementCops).

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