Drug Trends – Where are We Today?-Recording Presentation

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Video Summary
The transcript of the video provides an overview of various topics related to drug enforcement and addiction. The video is presented by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in collaboration with the American Dental Association's Council on Dental Practice. The video aims to educate viewers about current trends in drug abuse and provide information on resources and initiatives offered by the DEA.<br /><br />The video begins by mentioning upcoming presentations by the DEA on closed systems of distribution and prescribing controlled substances. It also highlights the opportunity for viewers to earn one CE credit by watching the presentations and taking a quiz.<br /><br />The presenter introduces herself as Linda Stokom, a staff coordinator with the DEA's liaison section in diversion control. She provides information on the DEA's role in preventing the diversion of controlled substances and enforcing regulations on the distribution and use of these substances. She also discusses the different job series within the DEA, including special agents, diversion investigators, intelligence research specialists, and forensic chemists.<br /><br />The presenter then shifts focus to the current opioid crisis and the increase in drug abuse, particularly the use of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other stimulants. She discusses the potential dangers of counterfeit pills containing lethal doses of fentanyl and the risks associated with drug combinations and misuse.<br /><br />The transcript also highlights resources and initiatives by the DEA, such as the One Pill Can Kill campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit pills and the prevalence of fentanyl. The presenter discusses the use of emojis as drug slang and the need to stay vigilant against scammers impersonating law enforcement officials. The transcript also mentions resources available on the DEA's website, such as information on drug disposal, educational resources for parents and teens, and access to the National Take Back Program.<br /><br />The video concludes by encouraging viewers to provide feedback through evaluations and reminding them to complete the evaluation in order to claim CE credit. It also mentions the opportunity to track credits and learn about upcoming events on ADA.org.<br /><br />Overall, the video provides an overview of various topics related to drug enforcement and addiction, highlighting trends, resources, and initiatives offered by the DEA.
Keywords
drug enforcement
addiction
DEA
controlled substances
opioid crisis
fentanyl
counterfeit pills
drug combinations
DEA website