Why are we selling flavored drugs? If your doctor offered you mango or strawberry-flavored opioids, you’d be outraged—so why do we allow candy-flavored vapes, mushrooms, and other substances to be marketed to kids? In this episode, Jermaine Galloway, the Tall Cop, takes a hard look at the growing trend of flavored drugs, their impact on youth addiction, and why banning one substance while leaving similar ones on the shelves does little to curb the problem. Are our drug bans actually effective, or just good headlines? Tune in for an unfiltered discussion on how street-level drug culture adapts—and what we can do about it.

The vape industry is pedal to the metal, racing to keep up with tech trends and capture young users’ attention. In this episode, Tall Cop breaks down the latest innovations, from video game vapes with 20,000 puffs to smartwatch-style vapes that take selfies and check the weather. With boost modes, customizable flavors, and a growing presence in rural and metro areas, the industry is accelerating its grip on addiction. Tune in as we uncover how these high-tech devices are pushing boundaries and targeting the next generation.

Dive into the shadowy rise of Phenibut, a legal yet unregulated substance with a seemingly innocent advertisement of a “Dietary Supplement” having "anti-anxiety effects and cognition-enhancing properties". Originating in Russia, this inexpensive depressant has infiltrated communities across the U.S., appearing in every state and thriving within drug culture. 

Also known by names like B-phenyl-y-amino butyric acid and beta-phenyl-GABA, Phenibut enhances the effects of alcohol, opioids, and other depressants, making it a dangerous trend that demands our attention. 

Join us as we unpack its history, examine its growing prevalence, and hear insights from the Tall Cop on why Phenibut must be on our radar. Whether you’re a concerned parent, first responder, or community leader, this episode is your wake-up call to a hidden crisis.

Listen as Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway interviews Stephanie Short, a recovery coach, peer support specialist, and community impact coordinator with United Way who overcame a 25-year battle with addiction to become a beacon of hope for others. Driven by the belief that “If they’re still breathing, there is still hope,” Stephanie shares her inspiring story of resilience and self-transformation. From the depths of addiction and isolation in prison, she had to become her own support system, learning to thrive with no one to guide her. Stephanie dives deep into her journey, discussing the power of self-reliance, the value of community, and her desire to "become what I needed" to help others with her lived experiences. This podcast is for anyone seeking inspiration, hope, and the unwavering belief that recovery is possible.

Tall Cop discusses trending drugs like xylazine, carfentanyl, stimulants, and others with Dr. Levi Bolin and Dr. Steven Passik from Millennium Health.

How data can be used to predict drug trends and epidemics before they become out of control to inform and educate the public, prevent and intervene.

Is there hope and what is coming?

Click on the link below to read the annual Millennium Health Signals Report that identifies national, regional, and state drug use trends.

Signals Report

Clerks are now opening up packages of vapes for you to sample them. Smoke shops have such a surplus of vapes that they are sold at such low, enticing prices. How can addiction go down when vape production is up? Listen to my Vaping 101 and Vaping 202 episodes to find out more.

The National Government has been discussing decriminalizing weed on the federal level. What does this mean for our big cities, our kids, and law enforcement? How do dispensaries target our children? By legalizing marijuana, are we "freeing up" law enforcement officers' time? Make sure to register for our National Emerging Drug Trends Conference https://www.emergingdrugtrends.com/

Listen as Jermaine discusses the potential changes of marijuana.