Flakka Research Paper
Flakka “Zombie” Drug Flakka is a synthetic stimulant that is called the “Zombie” drug. Commonly causing those under the influence of the drug to subject to cannibalism, black out for days, and act out of normal behavior. Those under the influence have radical behavior when awake and experience hallucinations. Flakka is known to be very dangerous, “…a high like cocaine…” (Paragraph 2, Carina Storrs). Some people have stated that flakka is hard to control. The dosage alone is unknown and the slightest bit can be the difference in a dangerous high and death. The drug is white and has the appearance of bath salt. The drug can also be called “Gravel”. Experts say you feel like the hulk when under the influence and you also have high body temperatures. When on the drug violent behaviors tend to follow. “There is a higher number of cases where flakka has affected Florida. A man under the influence even broke down a hurricane barricade, simply because he was on the trip and had no apparent logical reasoning behind the act. There have been cases reported in Alabama, New Jersey and Mississippi.” (Paragraph 5 and 8, Carina Storrs). Flakka is effective towards neurotransmitters, flooding the brain with chemicals that increase function and numb feeling. It has a sister reaction to being on cocaine and methamphetamine but instead it last about twice as long and the results from the high are always
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Works cited
“What is flakka (aka gravel) and why is it more dangerous than cocaine”
Carina Stoors “What is Flakka (aka Gravel) and Why is it More Dangerous Than Cocaine?” www.cnn.com website, Original author, published by CNN on Tuesday May 26th,2015 at 11:59 PM, accessed on October 10th,2017
“Former Flakka Addict Speaks Out About His Past Experiences” Dania Reynolds, “Former Addict Speaks Out About His Past Experiences”, www.covecenterforrecovery.com website, Original author, published by Cove Center For Recovery at 10:06 AM , accessed on October 10th,
Works cited
“What is flakka (aka gravel) and why is it more dangerous than cocaine”
Carina Stoors “What is Flakka (aka Gravel) and Why is it More Dangerous Than Cocaine?” www.cnn.com website, Original author, published by CNN on Tuesday May 26th,2015 at 11:59 PM, accessed on October 10th,2017
“Former Flakka Addict Speaks Out About His Past Experiences” Dania Reynolds, “Former Addict Speaks Out About His Past Experiences”, www.covecenterforrecovery.com website, Original author, published by Cove Center For Recovery at 10:06 AM , accessed on October 10th,