This is very interesting to me. Mr Floyd's toxicology results showed evidence of THC, fentanyl & methamphetamine. The taking of opiods and stimulants at the same time is often referred to as "speedballing", and it can be more dangerous than taking one of the substances alone.
Discriminative stimulus effects of a cocaine/heroin "speedball" combination in rhesus monkeys - PubMed
https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...FjAFegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw0AmEW0EHG-GYgInMSOsWai
As I watched the bodycam videos today, I personally saw what I perceive to be Mr Floyd becoming more and more anxious, agitated (rather than agressive), and verging on displaying paranoia. His speaking becomes very rapid as the officers walk him across the street and attempt to get him into the car. His breathing seems rapid and shallow.
His demeanor seems very different to that shown from the store surveillance video earlier.
IMO, this could fit with someone who was under the slowing effects of an opiod in the store because:
1) he was passive initially in his Mercedes (when the store clerks came out),
2) didn't drive off ( IMO abnormal fight/flight response - no, 'oh they're on to me, let me get out of here' type reaction.
Then when the cops arrive at his vehicle, stress kicks in, the effects of the stimulant take over, there is a heightened adrenaline and dopamine response (IMO).
I did not follow the details of this case very closely at the time, but I am now. My opinions are still changing somewhat, but I like to explore all the evidence regardless of my initial thoughts and feelings.
I'm horrified at the actions of Derek Chauvin, but I think that that there are a lot of issues to explore.
I wish the LEOs had just let Mr Floyd sit/stand outside, called EMS and have him checked out.
(Edited to re-format).