1. FLAKKA THE NEW Designer drug (ALPHA-PVP)
Nabil El Sanadi, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE
President/CEO

2. FLAKKA
Florida Stats

3. What is FLAKKA AKA “GRAVEL”?
It is a designer drug containing the chemical compound Alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone, a highly ADDICTIVE synthetic stimulant

4. What does flakka look like?
Crystalline rocks in white, blue or pink.
Sometimes a white or tan powder

5. Where does FLAKKA Come From?
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

6. How is FLAKKA Taken? Flakka can be: Snorted
Smoked in joints, pipes or e-cigarettes
Swallowed in capsules
Injected

7. What is the intended effect of FLAKKA?
Enhanced concentration
Mood elevation
Increased energy
Elevated libido and decreased inhibitions
Euphoria

8. What are the side effects 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)

9. What to do if you suspect FlAKKA Use?
If you see someone who seems to be agitated or experiencing other symptoms call
9-1-1
For non-emergent help call for treatment programs
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