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Evers Honored For Law Against Synthetic Drugs
August 22, 2012
The Community Drug and Alcohol Council is honoring Sen. Greg Evers (R-Baker) with the 2012 Spirit of Prevention Award for his active support of legislation banning synthetic drugs.
Last session, Evers was involved in a House controlled substance bill that made 142 chemical designations illegal in Florida. The sale, purchase, possession or distribution of the banned substances is a felony.
Synthetic compounds of these chemicals are marketed as “bath salts” with names such as “Blue Silk” or “Vanilla Sky”, while synthetic marijuana is sold as Spice, K2, and other names like “Lions Tail”. These synthetic drugs have no safety regulation associated with the control of their ingredients, according to the CDAC.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the side effects of bath salts can include severe paranoia, violent behavior, and hallucinations orpsychosis and increase heart rate. The side effects of Spice can include loss of control, lack of pain response, vomiting, uncontrolled spastic body movement and severe paranoia with hallucinations. The packaging for both of these products warns “not for human consumption”.
“Senator Evers is applauded for his concern and support of prevention legislation in the State of Florida,” the CDAC said Tuesday.
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5 Responses to “Evers Honored For Law Against Synthetic Drugs”
Mr. Evers has been a wonderful representative of his district. he has stood up to his own party when they were attempting to privatize the prisons because he gave his word he would and he knew it was a hazard to public safety. I cannot say the same about Don Gaetz. I wish Senator Evers would run for Governor.
Well said 429 SCJ
Thank You Senator Evers !!!!!!!!!
Good job, Mr. Evers!!!
A great work Mr Evers.
As things continue to deteriorate at the national level and the focus shifts more to regional and local matters, it will be good to have leadership such as Mr Evers. He may very well be our ace in the hole.