PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)– The Department of Justice revealed on Monday the single biggest drug bust of fake Adderall tablets in the United States and biggest seizure of methamphetamine in New England history.
Linda Hurley, the CEO and president of CODAC, stated it’s difficult to put a number on the number of lives this conserved– however stated how exceptional it is, particularly since Adderall is a prescription substance abuse throughout any age groups to deal with things as typical as ADHD.
Hurley stated drugs laced with methamphetamine has various adverse effects for everybody, which can be particularly unsafe when integrated with Adderall– both stimulants.
” It’s not like Adderall and methamphetamine is 2 plus 2 equates to 4. It resembles Adderall and methamphetamine is 2 plus 2 equates to 64,” Hurley included.
Hurley stated lacing street drugs with methamphetamine assurances “constant” clients for dealerships once they get addicted.
” They believe, ‘Oh, if it’s at the high school or kids are doing it at school, it’s safe’,” included Hurley.
In 2021, the Department of Justice stated 435 Rhode Islanders passed away from opioid associated deaths, a number that is anticipated to increase this year.
Hurley stated the most essential thing for moms and dads is to talk with their kids about the value of laced drugs and just taking prescriptions from a physician.
CODAC is Rhode Island’s biggest, not-for-profit outpatient supplier of treatment for Opioid Usage Condition.