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.

What is Kratom? Why do we know the name, but not the product? Officer Galloway shares how Kratom is popping up everywhere: gas stations, stadiums, billboards, and shopping malls. Kratom is typically used as a depressant for its opioid-like side effects. Jermaine explains how no drug is safe for everyone. Listen as the Tall Cop dives into the details of kratom.

Meet Rigo Delagadillo a former police officer at Boise PD. Rigo fell into an opioid addiction after an accident while on active duty in the military. Addiction can happen to anyone you don’t have to be a "bum on the street" to fall into addiction.He explains how he fell into his addiction, dealt with the consequences and overcame it. Listen as Jermaine and Rigo discuss the realities of addiction.

When is the right time to educate your kids on drug safety? What is the new gateway drug? In the past, gateway drugs have typically been cannabis or alcohol. But now, a newer, cheaper, more accessible drug has hit the streets causing the age of first time users to decrease annually. The Tall Cop explains how/ why kids are starting drugs younger and younger each year along with how drug companies are ensuring customers by increasing their addiction levels. Find out more on this week's podcast.

Why do people still abuse cough syrup? Two reasons: it’s cheap and accessible. Legal does NOT mean safe! The Tall Cop explains how cough syrup users typically use 25 times the normal amount! Like many over the counters, cough syrup is inconspicuous and often not tested for by law enforcement and the workplace. Cough syrup, at the street level, is often referred to as: Scizzurp, Lean, Act, Purple Drink, and many more. Listen to find out more on this week’s episode!

Shopping malls are not something that we think of when we think of drug stores. So why are drug stores popping up in malls? Malls are inconspicuous when it comes to drugs thus they attract parolees and teenagers. When questioned on my they were at the mall, the teens and parolees can simply say “I was needing new clothes.” The Tall Cop explains how to identify the wrong stores and the best time to find products at shopping malls. Find out more on this week’s episode!