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Law Enforcement I The student will be able to: Identify current commonly abused drugs in society. Identify side effects from downer drugs. Research the effects of substances such as ecstasy, gamma hydroxybutyrate, rohypnol and ketamine. Identify common terms used in drug use and abuse. List the signs of drug use. Summarize the procedures for handling dangerous and unpredictable drugs such as methamphetamine. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 2 Current Drug Trends UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 3 Downers Hydrocodone Xanax/Oxycontin Rohypnol Rave Drugs Ecstasy Ketamine GHB Others Alcohol Marijuana Ritalin Crack Cocaine Methamphetamine DXM Inhalants UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 4 Downers – drugs that reduce excitability and calm a person Reasons for Use Pain, surgery, injury Anxiety Coping with stressful times (job loss, divorce, death) Addictions UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 5 Physical Effects Droopy head and eyelids Slowed walk Slowed, slurred speech Constricted pupils Dry skin Constipation Changes in hormones Negative Effects Lowered inhibitions Slurred speech and clumsy body movement Confusion Dizziness Poor memory and judgment Short attention span Hypnosis and sleep Coma and shock Death UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 6 Prescription drugs are some of the most used and abused medicines. Most widely written prescription Substituted for Morphine “White Collar” addicts Forms Tablets Capsules Liquid Uses Cough suppressant Analgesic for pain UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 7 Medical names Vicoprofen Hycodan Vicodin Lortab Lorcet Street names Vikes Hydro Norco Side Effects Nausea Drowsiness Impaired coordination Weakness Confusion Constricted pupils Clammy skin Muscle relaxation Low blood pressure Low respiratory rate UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 8 Prescribed to patients for anxiety, panic and stress disorders Street names Z-bars Bars School bus Yellow boys Footballs Handlebars White boys White girls Bicycle parts UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 9 Prescribed for relief of moderate to severe pain resulting from injuries, bursitis, neuralgia, arthritis, and cancer Street names Ocs Ox Oxy Blue Hillbilly heroin Kicker Oxycotton UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 10 Side Effects Extreme loss of appetite and weight Constricted, pinpoint pupils Watery, sunken-in eyes Poor complexion or sickly appearance Constipation Drowsiness and falling asleep at odd times Frequently sick Tremors, twitching, excessive scratching May appear intoxicated with no signs of alcohol use UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 11 Side effects “The Date Rape Drug” Decreased heart rate 10 times more potent than and blood pressure Valium Poor coordination Works in 15 minutes Sedation Lasts up to 8 hours Fatigue Short term amnesia Confusion Can be fatal with alcohol Dizziness Memory impairment Odorless and tasteless Amnesia Now dissolves more slowly Nightmares and turns blue in liquid Tremors UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 12 Rave Drugs UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 13 Physical Effects Dryness of mouth Jaw clenching Teeth grinding Mild eye twitching Sweating Nausea Fast/pounding heartbeat Dizziness Restlessness Street Names Ecstasy XTC “E” “X” Beans Adams Hug Drug Disco Biscuit Go UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 14 Physical signs Side effects (80-150 milligrams) Dryness of mouth Jaw clenching Teeth grinding Mild eye twitching Sweating Nausea Fast/pounding heartbeat Dizziness Restlessness Increased tactile sensitivity Increased empathic feelings High levels of serotonin (a sense of extreme happiness) Decreased inhibitions Impaired memory and learning Hyperthermia Heart and liver toxicity Renal failure UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 15 Created as an anesthesia for small animals Used in the Vietnam War on wounded soldiers Numbing properties Lethal when mixed with other drugs Street names Jet Super acid Special "K“ Green “K” Cat Valium Forms Odorless Colorless UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 16 Low doses Quieting/calming effect Meditative and introspective mood Mild inebriation Dreamy thinking A temporary sense of the world as unimportant Similar effects as LSD Lasts about 1 hour High doses Induces mild anesthetic state Feelings of tiredness and dizziness Severe hallucinations Delirium Death UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 17 Most commonly mixed with alcohol Forms Odorless/colorless liquid White powder Low doses High doses Drowsiness Dizziness Nausea Visual disturbances Incapable of resisting Memory problems Unconsciousness Seizures Severe respiratory depression Coma Overdose UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 18 Other Common Drugs Abused UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 19 Craving – a strong need, or urge, to drink Loss of control – not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun Physical dependence – withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking Tolerance – the need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get "high” UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 20 Active ingredient is THC Side effects Faster heartbeat and pulse Street Names Blood shot eyes Grass Dry mouth and throat Pot Impaired short-term Weed memory Reefer Altered sense of time Inability to concentrate Slowed reaction times Reduced coordination UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 21 Central nervous system stimulant Treats ADHD/ADD Physical effects Appetite suppression Increased alertness Increases in Blood pressure Heart rate Respiration Body temperature UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 22 Highly addictive stimulant Mixture of powdered cocaine Street names Jelly beans Rooster Tornado Methods of use Smoking Snorting UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 23 Side effects Long-term use Anxiety Depression Irritability Extreme fatigue Paranoia Alienate family and friends Isolated and suspicious Lie Cheat Steal Commit violent crimes UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 24 Central nervous system stimulant Can be prescribed, but can not be refilled Color varies depending on the cooking method Usually in a colorless, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline form Lasts up to 12 hours Effects similar to crack cocaine UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 25 Methods of use are: Swallowing Snorting Smoking (glass pipe) Shooting (syringe injection) Street names Glass Ice Meth Speed Crank Crystal Meth Side effects Increased alertness Increased physical activity Decreased appetite Rapid heart rate Increased blood pressure UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 26 The cough-suppressant found in cold medicine Available over-the-counter Effects last up to 6 hours Forms Syrups Tablets Liquid UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 27 Side effects Street names Slurred speech Diarrhea Abdominal pain Rash Fever and sweating Headache Brain damage Death Robo Skittles Triple C Red Devils UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 28 Methods of use Huffing Sniffing Snorting Side effects Slows bodily functions Less inhibition Loss of consciousness Brain and body damage Death Items used Correction fluid Markers Spray paint Model airplane glue Rubber cement Hair spray Air freshener Deodorant Freon Nail polish remover Paint thinner Miscellaneous others UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 29 Drug User Behaviors and Handling Procedures UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 30 Abuser – a person who continues to use a drug after it is needed or even though it is not needed Dependent – when a person experiences withdrawal symptoms from reducing or stopping the use of the drug Overdose – a user takes more of a drug than the body can process; usually results in death UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 31 Behaviors of drug users – drug users often engage in risky behavior and criminal activity because of their drug use The money needed for drugs leads to prostitution, drug dealing, and burglary Very aggressive and violent Suicidal Higher risk of sexually transmitted diseases Isolation from family and friends UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 32 Disrespectful or even verbally and physically abusive Emotionally erratic (angry, depressed, paranoid, confused, extreme mood swings, etc.) Secretive and dishonest Steals or “looses” valued possessions Spends or requests money constantly Withdraws from family and friends UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 33 Neglects personal hygiene and grooming Sleeps too much or too little Exhibits loss of appetite Experiences abnormal weight loss or gain Exhibits abnormal energy level, hyperactivity or lethargy UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 34 Drops friends, activities, and interests Skips school Loses interest in schoolwork, resulting in low grades Sleeps in class Loses concentration and poor memory UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 35 General Guidelines Always wear protective gloves and equipment Never taste the substances Document the color, texture and odor of a substance Contact the proper agency to dismantle, if it appears to be a drug lab Never handle unknown or questionable substances Maintain custody and control of the substances Package drugs separately UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 36 Procedures Retain the property until it is properly tagged and placed in a property locker Book all drugs separately Book all drug paraphernalia separately Use syringe tubes to package syringes and needles UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 37 Packaging Complete a presumptive test if the quantity allows Include the result in the officer’s report Weigh drugs in the container they are held in Weigh the entire package after sealing it, and then record the gross weight Place drugs in an envelope and seal both ends with evidence tape Write your initials and the date on the outside of the evidence tape UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 38 Houle, Michelle M. Berkley Heights, NJ. Tranquilizer, Barbiturate and Downers Drug Dangers; Enslow Publishers, 1997. Barter, James. Hallucinogens. San Diego, CA; Lucent Books, 2002. National Drug Intelligence Center, U.S. Department of Justice, Archived Publications, Fast Facts Series http://www.justice.gov/ndic/topics/archived.htm#Top U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.drugabuse.gov/DrugPages/DrugsofAbuse.html www.streetdrugs.org UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 39