Recorded at the 2025 Emerging Drug Trends Conference in Dallas, the Tall Cop sits down with Michael Blute, Georgia’s State Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Coordinator, to discuss what he’s seeing on the roads and in communities. They break down current drug trends, the rise of poly-drug use, how officers are trained as DREs, and the evolving challenges of identifying drug-impaired driving. A must-listen for law enforcement, prevention professionals, and anyone working to keep communities safe.

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In this episode, Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway sits down with Kym Laube of HUGS Inc. a nationally recognized prevention leader and the newest member of the Tall Cop Speakers Network! Together, they dig into the why behind youth substance use and how communities can play a powerful role in prevention.

Kym breaks down the importance of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how they can shape a young person’s health and longevity. More importantly, she highlights how Positive Childhood Experiences and just 1–2 caring adults can serve as anchors that help young people thrive, even in difficult environments.

The conversation also explores the critical impact of delaying first substance use. With 90% of addictions beginning during the teen years, Laube emphasizes that the earlier a child starts using, the higher their risk for dependency making early prevention essential.

Jermaine and Kym also discuss practical strategies for supporting youth: talking openly about feelings, teaching stress-management skills, and modeling healthy ways to navigate anxiety and pressure.

This powerful discussion offers insight, tools, and hope for anyone working with youth from parents and educators to prevention professionals and community leaders.

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Recorded at the 2025 Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference, Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway sits down with forensic scientist Rebecca Chiasson, known as The Cajun Chemist, for a revealing look into today’s most dangerous and rapidly evolving drug trends. Rebecca shares her journey and passion for bridging the gap between laboratory science and frontline enforcement. Together, they break down fentanyl, the rise of fentanyl analogs, and the growing threat of Xylazine, a veterinary drug now mixed with fentanyl that cannot be reversed by Narcan. This powerful conversation exposes how drug trends are created on the streets, marketed like brands, and ultimately make their way into our schools and communities.

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During the Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway sits down with Heather and Randi from STOMP For Change, a ruralTexas community organization dedicated to prevention, youth leadership, and recovery support. They discuss the challenges of serving a rural area, rising concerns around alcohol and vaping, and the realities facing people in recovery. Fresh from the Emerging Drug Trends Conference, they share the tools and insights they’re bringing back to strengthen outreach and build safer, healthier communities. Please like & subscribe

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When “talking to someone” online feels safer than talking to a real person, what could go wrong? Steven MacDonald, Executive Director from Safer Schools Together, and Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway explore how kids’ search for connection in digital spaces can expose them to manipulation, misinformation, and risk. Learn how AI chatbots, chatrooms, and social platforms can create false trust, and what adults can do to stay informed, vigilant, and proactive in a tech-driven world.

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In this episode, we dive into why relying solely on bulletins and reports isn’t enough when it comes to tracking drug trends in our communities. By the time those bulletins hit your desk, you’re already behind. The real intelligence lies in getting out into the community and scanning local stores, gas stations, vape shops, and malls. From asking clerks about the most popular products to understanding what works well with alcohol or what's considered "strong" or "cheap," this episode provides the tools to gather the real-time insights that keep you ahead of the curve. Learn how to identify what's really trending in your area—whether it’s a new substance or an emerging product—and why smoke shops and kiosks are becoming the new frontlines in the battle against substance misuse. Get ready to hit the streets and stay ahead of the trends that matter most.

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Once clearly defined spaces, liquor stores and vape shops are rapidly evolving into full-blown hybrid smoke shops. In this episode, we dive into the shifting landscape of retail drug culture — where gas stations, vape shops, and even liquor stores are now selling everything from nicotine and Delta-8 to powdered THC and kratom. If you've ever wondered whether that new logo in the corner store meant more than energy drinks — it probably does.

The Tall Cop breaks down:

• What vape shops used to be — and what they've turned into
  

• How disposables, pods, and stash items have reshaped youth access
  

• The growing presence of cannabis in places you'd least expect (yes, even next to the vodka)
  

• Why the lines between alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis retail are blurring fast
  

• What this trend means for public health, regulation, and access — especially among youth

  
  

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One of today’s most requested topics is the rise of Feel Free—a small blue bottle making a big impact. Marketed as a dietary supplement, it combines kava root and kratom, raising major concerns about addiction, legality, and youth access. In this episode, Tall Cop unpacks the data and explains why this mix is risky, and explores the role of social media in driving its popularity. With no age restrictions, addictive potential, and misleading marketing, this is a trend parents, educators, and communities can’t afford to ignore.

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In this episode, Tall Cop breaks down the Tall Cop Trifecta of Drugs—ease of access, low price point, and flavored products—and what that means for students today. From $1 edibles to $3 vapes and kratom under $5, the affordability and concealability of these substances are changing the game inside schools.

We’ll cover:

• The most common substances showing up in schools: alcohol, cannabis, vapes, edibles, kratom, 7-hydroxy, and more

• Why fewer devices are being found—and how students are getting better at hiding them

• The rise of pouches and why metal detectors miss them

• New concerns with mushrooms, flavored pills, and over-the-counter cannabis products

• Policy shifts on the horizon for vaping and substance use in schools

• Why prevention requires looking at the bigger picture—accessibility, affordability, and unintended consequences, especially with addiction

Plus, hear Tall Cop’s take on Narcan in schools, flavored products, and even what a “summer breeze” really means.

🎙️ Real talk, practical insights, and a look at what’s coming next.

In this episode, the Tall Cop breaks down the rise of 7-hydroxy (7-OH), a powerful and dangerous derivative of kratom that has quickly become a national drug trend. He shares how he first identified it in communities long before the FDA’s warning, explains why it’s more potent than kratom, and highlights the growing risks as it appears in smoke shops across the country.