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Listen as Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway interviews Stephanie Short, a recovery coach, peer support specialist, and community impact coordinator with United Way who overcame a 25-year battle with addiction to become a beacon of hope for others. Driven by the belief that “If they’re still breathing, there is still hope,” Stephanie shares her inspiring story of resilience and self-transformation. From the depths of addiction and isolation in prison, she had to become her own support system, learning to thrive with no one to guide her. Stephanie dives deep into her journey, discussing the power of self-reliance, the value of community, and her desire to "become what I needed" to help others with her lived experiences. This podcast is for anyone seeking inspiration, hope, and the unwavering belief that recovery is possible.

The leaves and temperature aren’t the only things changing as we head into autumn. Join Jermaine Galloway the Tall Cop as he discusses the shifting trends throughout the nation regarding the drug world. Galloway will cover popular substances such as THCA, Tianeptine, Deltas, Nicotine Salts, and vape pens that are shifting within the drug world and he will reveal how they are truly “hidden in plain sight” if you know what you are looking at. This episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of how these building trends relate to other drugs and enhance experiences for users within the cannabis world and beyond. Additionally, Galloway discusses how vape pens are advancing within the technology world to resemble the same capabilities of smartphones and video games.

Tall Cop discusses trending drugs like xylazine, carfentanyl, stimulants, and others with Dr. Levi Bolin and Dr. Steven Passik from Millennium Health. How data can be used to predict drug trends and epidemics before they become out of control to inform and educate the public, prevent and intervene. Is there hope and what is coming? Click on the link below to read the annual Millennium Health Signals Report that identifies national, regional, and state drug use trends. Signals Report

Clerks are now opening up packages of vapes for you to sample them. Smoke shops have such a surplus of vapes that they are sold at such low, enticing prices. How can addiction go down when vape production is up? Listen to my Vaping 101 and Vaping 202 episodes to find out more.

The National Government has been discussing decriminalizing weed on the federal level. What does this mean for our big cities, our kids, and law enforcement? How do dispensaries target our children? By legalizing marijuana, are we "freeing up" law enforcement officers' time? Make sure to register for our National Emerging Drug Trends Conference https://www.emergingdrugtrends.com/ Listen as Jermaine discusses the potential changes of marijuana.

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.

Meet Rigo Delagadillo a former police officer at Boise PD. Rigo fell into an opioid addiction after an accident while on active duty in the military. Addiction can happen to anyone you don’t have to be a "bum on the street" to fall into addiction.He explains how he fell into his addiction, dealt with the consequences and overcame it. Listen as Jermaine and Rigo discuss the realities of addiction.

When is the right time to educate your kids on drug safety? What is the new gateway drug? In the past, gateway drugs have typically been cannabis or alcohol. But now, a newer, cheaper, more accessible drug has hit the streets causing the age of first time users to decrease annually. The Tall Cop explains how/ why kids are starting drugs younger and younger each year along with how drug companies are ensuring customers by increasing their addiction levels. Find out more on this week's podcast.

Why do people still abuse cough syrup? Two reasons: it’s cheap and accessible. Legal does NOT mean safe! The Tall Cop explains how cough syrup users typically use 25 times the normal amount! Like many over the counters, cough syrup is inconspicuous and often not tested for by law enforcement and the workplace. Cough syrup, at the street level, is often referred to as: Scizzurp, Lean, Act, Purple Drink, and many more. Listen to find out more on this week’s episode!

Shopping malls are not something that we think of when we think of drug stores. So why are drug stores popping up in malls? Malls are inconspicuous when it comes to drugs thus they attract parolees and teenagers. When questioned on my they were at the mall, the teens and parolees can simply say “I was needing new clothes.” The Tall Cop explains how to identify the wrong stores and the best time to find products at shopping malls. Find out more on this week’s episode!

Vaping has become the most effective way to openly use drugs. Society as a whole has normalized, or become numb to, vaping. Are we able to identify what’s actually inside a vape? When it comes to vapes there are zero absolutes. You can tell a lot about what someone is vaping just by their demeanor! The Tall Cop elaborates on different vapes, 510 threads, and how people are making their own concealments for vapes. Never heard of 510 batteries? Listen to this week’s episode to discover more

Nitrous Oxide (N2O)also known as “Laughing Gas”, is a colorless gas used to relax the body and mind. Our dentist typically use N2O in a 80:20 ratio: 80% Nitrous Oxide and 20% Oxygen. When Whippets are used at home, 100% of Nitrous Oxide is used. Whippets typically only last 10-15 minutes. Therefore when one Whippet is found, oftentimes there will be several more found near by. Whippets are usually found with a device called a “cracker.” Find out more by listening to this week’s episode!

It’s the week of 420, the annual “stoner holiday”. Do people still celebrate? Are people only getting high off weed? Officer Jermaine Galloway discusses the relevance of the “holiday” and the effect it has on smoke shops and users. The Tall Cop also elaborates on the secondary stoner holiday, 710, which has a hidden meaning behind it. Listen to discover more on the stoner holidays and cannabis terms.

Inhalers weren’t red flags yesterday, but today they are? Benzedrex and propylhexedrine have no age restrictions and no prescription necessary. In high doses, they cause a euphoric effect. It is difficult to detect. Officers often assume the person in question is high on meth. Nasal inhalers, used to help the average person, can have severe effects when used improperly.

Officer Galloway goes into great detail on how phenibut travels well with other depressants and acts as a drug enhancement. It’s a powerful over-the-counter product with no age restrictions. Typically located in shopping malls, gas stations and smoke shops near kratom. It is difficult to identify without a specialized test, typically users appear highly intoxicated. Find out more details in this week's episode.

Marijuana laws are changing and evolving with the Farm Bill. Are K-9 units able to identify the difference between hemp and marijuana? Are officers able to distinguish the difference? Steve Antommarchi explains how studies are currently being conducted teaching dogs how to properly identify hemp. Have questions? Reach out to Steve at nextlevelk9texas@gmail.com and check out his website nextlevelk9texas.com

Why are more and more gas stations becoming pharmacies? Gas stations are not 21+ and don’t raise suspicion because of their everyday use. The drug world cares about one thing and one thing only: money. They are willing to make money at any expense, even if it means marketing to kids buying candy.

Started in 2020, Emerging Drug Trends was made to help combat drug abuse across the nation. Officer Jermaine Galloway interviews the CEO of EDT on her upcoming conference. The National Emerging Drug Trend Conference will take place on October 18th and 19th of 2024. Listen as they discuss attendance over the years, vendors, sponsors, and their speakers. Find out more at emergingdrugtrends.com

Cannabis Edibles: Are they just gummies and candy bars? Are you using legal cannabis? What products can be an edible? Do edibles always have an odor? Find out with the Tall Cop, Jermaine Galloway as he prepares you on how to investigate and identify different edibles.

Springtime is a season of new trends, but it also brings challenges. With a lack of supervision during spring and summer break, children's drug use increases drastically. As Jermaine puts it, this time of year is "rave season", which brings new drug trends and clothing back into popularity.