April 6, 2011

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Hearing on Dangerous Synthetic Drugs

This hearing looked at dangerous synthetic drugs, including K2, Spice, and bath salts. More and more people, including men and women serving in the armed forces, are using synthetic substances to get high.

The hearing transcript is available here.

Opening Statements

CHAIRMAN (D - CA)

Dianne Feinstein

Sen. Feinstein’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery.

CO-CHAIR (R - IA)

Chuck Grassley

Sen. Grassely’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery.

Witnesses

Joe Rannazzisi

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Erica Leary

Program Manager, North Coastal Prevention Coalition, from Vista, California

Mike Rozga

Father of David Rozga, a victim of K2 use. Rozga is an advocate for a nationwide ban of the substance, from Indianola, Iowa.

Anthony J. Scalzo

MD, FAAP, FACMT, FAACT