7 chapters across the catalog
A security incident at LAX involving a man tased by police after bypassing a checkpoint is linked to the use of the synthetic drug "Flakka." Witnesses described the suspect as having a "strange smile" while being subdued. The drug, a variant of "spice," is noted for causing extreme body temperature spikes and erratic, often naked, behavior in users.
Eric Holder, Synthetic Drugs and Mail Privacy
Attorney General Eric Holder and members of Congress discuss the use of the U.S. Mail to facilitate the trafficking of heroin and synthetic drugs. The hosts argue this is a "setup" to undermine the constitutional privacy of the mail system, suggesting the government wants to eliminate the requirement for warrants to open packages.
Navy Bath Salt PSA, Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act
The U.S. Navy released a public service announcement warning sailors about the dangers of "bath salts," depicting users as violent and "jacked up." Producer Chad identifies a connection between the PSA and the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012, which placed 26 new substances into Schedule 1.
Naphyrone Promotion, DEA Synthetic Drug Raids
The hosts argue that news reports about bath salts often serve as unintentional advertisements for new, legal alternatives like Naphyrone. They note that while the government bans specific molecules, chemists quickly develop new ones to stay ahead of the law. They reference large-scale DEA raids on synthetic drug manufacturers in 90 U.S. cities.
Johnny Lewis and the "Smiles" Synthetic Drug Scare
The death of actor Johnny Lewis, who allegedly killed his landlady before falling to his death, is linked by Los Angeles police to a new synthetic drug called "Smiles." The hosts discuss the media's tendency to blame "designer drugs" for violent outbursts to promote pharmaceutical alternatives.
A clarification is issued regarding Marinol, a synthetic form of THC. While a previous segment suggested it did not produce a high, corrected information indicates it is indeed potent. The hosts address the challenges of real-time broadcasting and the tendency of listeners to send critical emails before hearing full segments.
Mephedrone Synthetic Drug, Bath Salts, Ecstasy Market
Mephedrone, a synthetic stimulant often marketed as "bath salts," is reportedly displacing MDMA in the global ecstasy market, particularly in the Netherlands. The drug is linked to sassafras oil and affects the central nervous system. The hosts discuss the rise of these synthetic alternatives as a consequence of traditional drug prohibition.
