A new designer drug is sweeping the country! So far its primarily been seen in several southern states and is spreading nationwide.

Avera Emergency Room Pharmacist Kyle Dvoracek in Sioux Falls says Flakka is abused in a variety of ways.

"It can be eaten, snorted, injected and can also be vaporized in a e-cigarette or a similar device like a vaporizer. Flakka has got a few other names like gravel, magic, skinny and five dollar insanity."

Dvoracek says Flakka can be deadly!

"It only takes a very small amount to achieve the euphoria that people are seeking. But, it's very easy to overdose. When you overdose that high blood rate and high cardiac can lead to heart attacks and even death."

The chemical compound, identified through laboratory testing as alpha-PVP, looks and induces behavior similar to crystal meth.

Dvoracek says Flakka, which resembles rock candy, is often concucted in labs overseas and sold over the internet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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