Flakka a Deadly Designer Drug
Flakka: A Deadly Designer Drug 1 CE
Flakka is a designer drug that can be snorted, smoked, vaped, injected or swallowed. It may also be combined with other, softer drugs such as marijuana. Flakka is most typically made from the
chemical alpha-PVP, which is a synthetic version of the amphetamine-like stimulant cathinone. Cathinones are chemicals derived from the khat plant grown in the Middle East and Somalia, where
the leaves are frequently chewed for a euphoric buzz.
Course Objectives:
•To be introduced to the designer drug known commonly as “Flakka” and its unique position and development in the framework of controlled substances
•To recognize marketing techniques used by retailers and product manufacturers
•To identify target consumers
•To understand the development and evolution of laws sought to control the production and possession of Flakka
•To be aware of the reported effects and dangers associated with the use of Flakka
•To be familiar with the psychoactive ingredients often found in Flakka
•To understand the complexity of laboratory detection of synthetic compounds in potential users.
•To understand the metabolism and physiological effects of Flakka
General Products
$10.00
Course # 20-527750
Approved by:
National Board for Certified Counselors. ACE offer's NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. Ace-Classes.com is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
ACEP # 6663
Florida Certification Board (Types: Addiction, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Peer Services) CE # 5229-A Exp. 12/31/23
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Ce Provider # 50-8004 Exp. 3/31/2023
Florida Board of Nursing, CE Provider # 50-8004 Exp. 10/31/23
Specified courses also have complimentary approval from:
- Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
- Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
Contributors:
•Paulina Forrest. JD., Esq.
P. Forrest is an attorney licensed by the Florida Bar. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of East Broward Law. Her firm focuses on Family Law, Adoption, Dependency, Probate, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, the Marchman Act and Appeals. Paulina has conducted trainings and workshops as an Assistant Regional Counsel and with Ace-Classes.com, Inc.
•Kathleen McCarthy, N.C.C., MS. JD., Esq.
K. McCarthy is an attorney licensed by the Florida Bar and admitted into the United District Court in the Southern District of Florida. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor with previous experience in the community mental health field. She currently practices civil defense with, and has experience including, but not limited to Chapter 39 Dependency and Termination of Parental Right proceedings, Chapter 415 Adult Protective Services proceedings, Chapter 397 Marchman Act proceedings, Chapter 394 Baker Act proceedings, Chapter 744 Guardianship proceedings, Criminal Mental Health Court, Adoptions, and Institutional Review Boards.