What did you just take? Novel Drugs of Abuse with Dr. Matsler

It seems like there are new drugs hitting the streets every month. That's because there are and there's a reason for that! Come learn why and what we need to look out for and be aware of on the streets. Welcome back Dr. Nik Matsler who's going to take us through how novel drugs escape our legal system and what the dangers are. And a new update on good ol' meth too! Enter to Win a FREE Pair of Frontline Optics Sunglasses EMScast15 for 15% Off Frontline Optics Sunglasses Full show notes at: EMSpodcast.com Papers mentioned in the show: 2019 Review Article of papers looking at antipsychotics in the treatment of sympathomimetics Chemical restraint for the agitated patient in the emergency department: lorazepam versus droperidol Midazolam-Droperidol compared to droperidol alone Benzodiazepines and antipsychotic medications for treatment of acute cocaine toxicity in animal models--a systematic review and meta-analysis   Resources: Want to stay ahead of the top 1% in EMS and build real confidence in the field? 👉 Book a call to get personalized guidance, improve decision-making under pressure, and grow your skills as a paramedic: emspodcast.com/free-coaching-call 📰 Join our weekly newsletter for exclusive EMS insights, leadership strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools designed to help you stay sharp, confident, and ahead of the curve: https://loudandclear.kit.com/d45b012fae American Burn Association / ABLS: Enter the ABLS giveaway by June 30, 2026; the winner will be selected July 1, 2026. Loud & Clear listeners also get 10% off ABLS Now through August 31, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/aba-loud-clear