Alpha-PVP, also known as flakka or gravel, has been compared to synthetic bath salts for its mixture of chemicals that provides an amphetamine-like effect.
The methamphetamine epidemic took Minnesota by storm more than a decade ago, and just when locals thought the problem was solved, it is back and possibly bigger than ever.
Minnesota has five degrees of drug crimes based on Minnesota Statutes 152. The degree of the offense is determined by drug type and drug quantity. Each charge is a felony.
Diversion is an alternative sentencing program that permits qualified candidates to enter the program and, assuming the candidates complete the program, avoid serious criminal convictions and prison.
Some Minnesotans believe that possessing prescription drugs for which they do not have valid prescriptions is legal, but they may be charged with criminal offenses if they obtain or attempt to obtain drugs by fraudulent means, including forging prescriptions.
