Drug Dangers Course Law Enforcement I Unit XI Substance Abuse Essential Question What are the most common drugs and their effects? TEKS §130.293(c) (11)(A)(B)(C) Prior Student Learning none Estimated Time 2 to 4 hours Rationale Illegal and prescription drugs are common in today’s society. It is important for officers to know the most commonly encountered drugs, and their characteristics, side effects, and forms of use. They must also be familiar with the process for handling these drugs. Objectives The student will be able to: 1. Identify current commonly abused drugs in society. 2. Identify side effects from downer drugs. 3. Research the effects of substances such as ecstasy, gamma hydroxybutyrate, rohypnol, and ketamine. 4. Identify common terms used in drug use and abuse. 5. List the signs of drug use. 6. Summarize the procedures for handling dangerous and unpredictable drugs such as methamphetamine. Engage Do an Internet search for the following video: Reporting Weed md4. View and discuss the video. Have the students identify the physical and mental changes in the reporter during the video because of his exposure to marijuana. Use the Discussion Rubric for assessment. Key Points I. Common Drug Trends A. Downers – prescription drugs are some of the most used and abused medicines B. Rave Drugs C. Others II. Downers –drugs that reduce excitability and calm a person A. Psychological Effects 1. Negative Effects a) Lowered inhibitions b) Slurred speech and clumsy body movement c) Confusion d) Dizziness e) Poor memory and judgment f) Short attention span g) Hypnosis and sleep h) Coma and shock i) Death 2. Physical Effects a) Droopy head and eyelids b) Slowed walk 1 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. c) Slowed, slurred speech d) Constricted pupils e) Dry skin f) Constipation g) Changes in hormones B. Reasons for Downer Use 1. Pain, surgery, injury 2. Anxiety 3. Coping with stressful times (job loss, divorce, death) 4. Addictions C. Common downers 1. Hydrocodone a) Substituted for Morphine b) Most widely written prescription c) “White Collar” addicts d) Drug names (1) Vicoprofen (2) Hycodan (3) Vicodin (4) Lortab (5) Lorcet e) Street names (1) Vikes (2) Hydro (3) Norco f) Form (1) Tablet (2) Capsules (3) Liquid g) Uses (1) Cough suppressant (2) Analgesic for pain h) Side effects (1) Nausea (2) Drowsiness (3) Impaired coordination (4) Weakness (5) Confusion (6) Constricted pupils (7) Clammy skin (8) Muscle relaxation (9) Low blood pressure (10) Low respiratory rate 2. Xanax a) Prescribed to patients for anxiety, panic, and stress disorders b) Street Names (1) Z-bars (2) Bars (white pills) (3) School bus (yellow pills) 2 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. (4) Yellow boys (yellow pills) (5) Footballs (blue pills) (6) Handlebars (white pills) (7) White boys (white pills) (8) White girls (white pills) (9) Bicycle parts (white pills) c) Side effects (1) Extreme loss of appetite and weight (2) Constricted, pinpoint pupils (3) Watery, sunken-in eyes (4) Poor complexion or sickly appearance (5) Constipation (6) Drowsiness and falling asleep at odd times (7) Frequently sick (8) Tremors, twitching, excessive scratching (9) May appear intoxicated with no signs of alcohol use 3. Oxycontin a) Prescribed for relief of moderate to severe pain resulting from injuries, bursitis, neuralgia, arthritis, and cancer b) Street names (1) OCs (2) Ox (3) Oxy (4) Blue (5) Hillbilly heroin (6) Kicker (7) Oxycotton c) Side effects (similar to Xanax) 4. Rohypnol (Date rape drug) a) Ten times more potent than Valium b) Works in fifteen minutes and lasts up to eight hours c) Short-term amnesia d) Can be fatal with alcohol e) Odorless and tasteless f) To prevent misuse, now it dissolves more slowly and turns blue in liquid. g) Street names (1) R-2 (2) Mexican valium (3) Rophies (4) Roofies (5) Circles h) Side effects (1) Poor coordination (2) Sedation (3) Fatigue (4) Confusion (5) Dizziness (6) Decreased heart rate and blood pressure 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. (7) Memory impairment (8) Amnesia (9) Nightmares (10) Tremors D. Rave Drugs 1. MDMA (Ecstasy) a) Physical signs (1) Dryness of mouth (2) Jaw clenching (3) Teeth grinding (4) Mild eye twitching (5) Sweating (6) Nausea (7) Fast/pounding heartbeat (8) Dizziness (9) Restlessness b) Side effects (80-150 milligrams) (1) Increased tactile sensitivity (2) Increased empathic feelings (3) High levels of serotonin (a sense of extreme happiness) (4) Decreased inhibitions (5) Impaired memory and learning (6) Hyperthermia (7) Heart and liver toxicity (8) Renal failure c) Street names (1) Ecstasy (2) XTC (3) “E” (4) “X” (5) Beans (6) Adams (7) Hug Drug (8) Disco Biscuit (9) Go 2. Ketamine a) Created as an anesthesia for small animals b) Used during the Vietnam War on wounded soldiers c) Numbing properties d) Lethal when mixed with other drugs e) Side effects of low doses (25-100 milligrams) (1) Quieting/calming effect (2) Meditative and introspective mood (3) Mild inebriation (4) Dreamy thinking (5) A temporary sense of the world as unimportant (6) Similar effects as LSD (7) Lasts about 1 hour f) Side effects of high doses (100-300 milligrams) 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. (1) Induces mild anesthetic state (2) Feelings of tiredness and dizziness (3) Severe hallucinations (4) Delirium (5) Death g) Street names (1) Jet (2) Super acid (3) Special "K“ (4) Green (5) “K” (6) Cat Valium h) Forms (1) Odorless (2) Colorless 3. GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) a) Most commonly mixed with alcohol b) Also a “rave” drug c) Street Names (1) Liquid Ecstasy (2) Scoop (3) Easy Lay (4) Georgia Home Boy (5) Grievous Bodily Harm (6) Liquid X (7) Goop d) Side effects of low doses (1) Drowsiness (2) Dizziness (3) Nausea (4) Visual disturbances (5) Incapable of resisting (6) Memory problems e) Side effects of high doses (1) Unconsciousness (2) Seizures (3) Severe respiratory depression (4) Coma (5) Overdose – emergency room treatment and ICU for respiratory depression and coma f) Forms (1) Odorless/colorless liquid (2) White powder E. Other common drugs abused 1. Alcoholism a) Craving – a strong need, or urge, to drink b) Loss of control – not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun c) Physical dependence – withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking d) Tolerance – the need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get "high” 2. Cannabis Sativa Marijuana (Marijuana) a) Active ingredient is THC b) Street Names (1) Grass (2) Pot (3) Weed (4) Reefer c) Side effects (1) Faster heartbeat and pulse (2) Bloodshot eyes (3) Dry mouth and throat (4) Impaired short-term memory (5) Altered sense of time (6) Inability to concentrate (7) Slowed reaction times (8) Reduced coordination 3. Ritalin/Concerta/Focalin/Adderall a) Central Nervous system stimulant b) Treats ADHD/ADD c) Physical effects (1) Appetite suppression (2) Increased alertness (3) Increases in (a) Blood pressure (b) Heart rate (c) Respiration (d) Body temperature 4. Crack Cocaine a) Highly addictive stimulant b) A mixture of powdered cocaine c) Street names (1) Jelly beans (2) Rooster (3) Tornado d) Methods of use (1) Smoking (2) Snorting e) Side effects (1) Anxiety (2) Depression (3) Irritability (4) Extreme fatigue (5) Paranoia f) Long-term use (1) Alienate family and friends (2) Isolated and suspicious 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. (3) Lie (4) Cheat (5) Steal (6) Commit violent crimes 5. Methamphetamine a) Central nervous system stimulant b) Can be prescribed, but cannot be refilled c) Color varies depending on the cooking method d) Usually in a colorless, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline form e) Lasts up to twelve hours f) Effects similar to crack cocaine g) Methods of use (1) Swallowing (2) Snorting (3) Smoking (glass pipe) (4) Shooting (syringe injection) h) Street names (1) Glass (2) Ice (3) Meth (4) Speed (5) Crank i) Side effects (1) Increased alertness (2) Increased physical activity (3) Decreased appetite (4) Rapid heart rate (5) Increased blood pressure 6. DXM a) The cough-suppressant found in cold medicine b) Available over-the-counter c) Effects last up to six hours d) Side effects (1) Slurred speech (2) Diarrhea (3) Abdominal pain (4) Rash (5) Fever and sweating (6) Headache (7) Brain damage (8) Death e) Street names (1) Robo (2) Skittles (3) Triple C (4) Red Devils f) Forms (1) Syrups (2) Tablets 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. (3) Liquid 7. Inhalants a) Items used (1) Correction fluid (2) Markers (3) Spray paint (4) Model airplane glue (5) Rubber cement (6) Hair spray (7) Air freshener (8) Deodorant (9) Freon (10) Nail polish remover (11) Paint thinner (12) Miscellaneous others b) Methods of use (1) Huffing (2) Sniffing (3) Snorting c) Side effects (1) Slows bodily functions (2) Less inhibition (3) Loss of consciousness (4) Brain and body damage (5) Death III. Drug Terminology A. Abuser – a person who continues to use a drug after it is needed or even though it is not needed B. Dependent – when a person experiences withdrawal symptoms from reducing or stopping the use of the drug C. Overdose – a user takes more of a drug than the body can process; usually results in death IV. Commonalities of Drug Users A. Behaviors of drug users –drug users often engage in risky behavior and criminal activity because of their drug use 1. The money needed for drugs equals prostitution, drug dealing, and burglary 2. Very aggressive and violent 3. Suicidal 4. Higher risk of AIDS, hepatitis, or other sexually transmitted diseases 5. Isolation from family and friends B. Signs of Drug Use 1. Personality a) Disrespectful or even verbally and physically abusive b) Emotionally erratic (angry, depressed, paranoid, confused, extreme mood swings, etc.) c) Secretive and dishonest 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. d) Steals or “looses” valued possessions e) Spends or requests money constantly f) Withdraws from family and friends 2. Physical a) Neglects personal hygiene and grooming b) Sleeps too much or too little c) Exhibits loss of appetite d) Experiences abnormal weight loss or gain e) Exhibits abnormal energy level, hyperactivity, or lethargy 3. Social a) Drops friends, activities, and interests b) Skips school c) Loses interest in schoolwork, resulting in lower grades d) Sleeps in class e) Loses concentration and poor memory V. Procedures for Handling Drugs A. General guidelines 1. Always wear protective gloves and equipment 2. Never taste the substances 3. Document the color, texture, and odor of a substance 4. Contact the proper agency to dismantle, if it appears to be a drug lab 5. Never handle unknown or questionable substances 6. Maintain custody and control of the substances 7. Package drugs separately B. Procedures 1. Retain the property until it is properly tagged and placed in a property locker 2. Book all drugs separately 3. Book all drug paraphernalia separately 4. Use syringe tubes to package syringes and needles C. Packaging 1. Complete a presumptive test if the quantity allows 2. Include the result in the officer’s report 3. Weigh drugs in the container they are held in 4. Weigh the entire package after sealing it and then record the gross weight 5. Place drugs in an envelope and seal both ends with evidence tape 6. Write your initials and the date on the outside of the evidence tape Activities Hollywood Who’s. Students will select a celebrity that has died as a result of complications involving drug use or drug abuse. The student will record the celebrity’s name, the type of drug used, and any physical, mental and economic side effects or consequences caused by their drug use while they were still alive. Sample inquiry questions are, “did it affect their employment standing?” and, “what were the circumstances surrounding the death?” Some celebrities to research might be Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Michael 9 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Jackson, Kurt Cobain and Heath Ledger. After their research is complete, students may create a public drug awareness poster using their celebrity as the center of their campaign, and present it to the class. Use the Research Rubric and the Presentation Rubric for assessment. Assessments Drug Dangers Exam and Key Discussion Rubric Individual Work Rubric Presentation Rubric Research Rubric Materials Drug Dangers computer-based presentation Computers with Internet access Poster board and art supplies Resources 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 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 Do an Internet search for the following video: Reporting Weed md4 Accommodations for Learning Differences For reinforcement, students should research each of the drugs listed to learn more about their uses, side effects, and descriptions. Use the Research Rubric for assessment. For enrichment, students should conduct an anonymous survey within their school to determine the trends in drug use. This will allow them to see firsthand the types of drugs being used. Once students are aware of the types of drugs being bought, sold, and used in their school, they can then create a drug awareness campaign for those specific drugs. Use the Individual Work Rubric for assessment. State Education Standards Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education §130.293. Law Enforcement I (One to Two Credits) (11) The student explains behavioral symptoms of drug users and dangers associated with handling drugs. The student is expected to: 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. (A) identify current commonly abused drugs in society. (B) research the effects of substances such as ecstasy, gamma hydroxybutyrate, rohypnol and ketamine. (C) summarize the procedures for handling dangerous and unpredictable drugs such as methamphetamine. College and Career Readiness Standards E. Technology 1. Use technology to gather information. 2. Use technology to organize, manage, and analyze information. 3. Use technology to communicate and display findings in a clear and coherent manner. 4. Use technology appropriately. 11 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Name:_________________________ Date:___________________________ Drug Dangers Exam Match the following drug with the correct street name. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. _____ Hydrocodone _____ Marijuana _____Crack Cocaine _____Ecstasy _____Rohypnol _____Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) _____Ketamine _____Methamphetamine _____DXM a) Special K, Cat Valium b) Glass c) Hug Drug d) Triple C e) Hydro f) Reefer g) Tornado h) R-2 i) Georgia Home Boy 10. _____Which drug is not one of the most common drugs in today’s society? a) Marijuana b) Heroin c) Methamphetamine d) DXM 11. _____Hydrocodone is a substitute for which drug? a) Heroin b) Oxycontin c) Morphine d) Rohypnol 12. _____Side effects of Hydrocodone include all but which of the following? a) Nausea b) Confusion c) Constricted pupils d) High blood pressure 13. _____Which drug may produce the effects of alcohol intoxication? a) Oxycontin b) GHB c) Rohypnol d) Marijuana 14. _____The active ingredient in Marijuana is ___________? a) ABC b) THC c) DXM d) GHB 15. _____Which of the four is not a criterion for alcoholism? a) b) c) d) Tolerance Physical dependence Cravings Absolute control 12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 16. _____Which diagnosis is Ritalin/Focalin/Concerta/Adderall most often prescribed to treat? a) Depression b) Anxiety c) ADHD/ADD d) Alcoholism 17. _____Long-term use of crack cocaine reveals all of the following behaviors except ____________? a) Honesty b) Cheating c) Alienating friends and family d) Commiting violent crimes 18. _____Which medication is available over-the-counter? a) GHB b) THC c) Hydrocodone d) DXM 19. _____Inhalant abuse is extremely deadly. a) True b) False 20. _____Which of the following methods is not a method used for ingesting Methamphetamine? a) Shooting b) Touching c) Smoking d) Snorting 21. _____Which drug can commonly be found in a crystal form? a) Methamphetamine b) DXM c) Heroin d) Ritalin 22. _____Which drug turns blue when dissolved in liquid? a) GHB b) Crack cocaine c) Ketamine d) Rohypnol 23. _____Which of the following is not a side effect of Rohypnol? a) Confusion b) Decreased heart beat c) Extreme energy d) Amnesia 24. _____Which drug is not considered a “rave drug”? a) Marijuana b) Rohypnol c) Ecstasy d) Ketamine 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 25. _____Which of the “rave drugs” is officially known as MDMA? a) Rohypnol b) GHB c) Ketamine d) Ecstasy 26. _____Which drug is most often mixed with alcohol and is colorless? a) Ecstasy b) GHB c) Ketamine d) Rohypnol 27. _____High doses of GHB can cause all except which one of the following? a) Coma b) Overdose c) Seizures d) Extreme exhilaration 28. _____Which drug was originally created for anesthesia on small animals? a) Ketamine b) GHB c) Rohyonol d) Ecstasy 29. _____Which drug is lethal when mixed with other drugs? a) GHB b) Crack cocaine c) Ketamine d) Methamphetamine 30. _____Physiological effects of downers include all except which of the following? a) Slurred speech b) Death c) Extended attention span d) Lowered inhibitions 31. _____Physical symptoms of downer use include increased heart rate and enlarged pupils. a) True b) False 32. _____People may be prescribed downers for all except which of the following reasons? a) Anxiety b) Pain c) Stressful times d) Depression 33. _____A person who continues to use a drug after it is needed or even though it is not needed is a/an ___________. a) Overdose b) Abuser c) Dependent d) Addict 14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 34. _____An overdose is when a person experiences withdrawal symptoms from lessening or stopping the use of the drug. a) True b) False 35. _____Behavior of a user may include all except which of the following behaviors? a) Suicidal b) Mellow mood c) Alienated from friends/family d) Prostitution 36. _____Sleeping too much or too little is which type of symptom of drug use? a) Physical b) School/Social c) Personality d) Behavioral 37. _____If a user exhibits signs of aggression and depression he is exhibiting social symptoms of drug use. a) True b) False 38. _____Sleeping in class, skipping school, and lack of concentration are all symptoms related to school. a) True b) False 39. _____When handling dangerous drugs, you should always wear protective equipment. a) True b) False 40. _____It is a good idea to taste the substance in order to identify it. a) True b) False 41. _____It is important to package drugs separately. a) True b) False 42. _____When collecting substances, it is a good practice to hand them to someone else to package. a) True b) False 43. _____Syringes and needles should be packaged in paper bags. a) True b) False 44. _____Which of the following is not a step in packaging drugs? a) Weigh drugs in the container it is held in b) Weigh entire package after sealing it then record the gross weight c) Test all quantities of drugs found d) Write your initials and the date on the outside of the evidence tape 15 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 45. _____Which characteristic of the drugs should not be recorded? a) Color b) Odor c) Texture d) Taste 16 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Drug Dangers Exam Key 1. E 2. F 3. G 4. C 5. H 6. I 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. A 20. B 21. A 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. B 36. A 37. B 38. A 39. A 40. B 41. A 42. B 43. B 44. C 45. D 17 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Name_______________________________________ Date_______________________________ Discussion Rubric Objectives 4 pts. Excellent 3 pts. Good 2 pts. Needs Some Improvement 1 pt. Needs Much Improvement N/A Pts. Participates in group discussion Encourages others to join the conversation Keeps the discussion progressing to achieve goals Shares thoughts actively while offering helpful recommendations to others Gives credit to others for their ideas Respects the opinions of others Involves others by asking questions or requesting input Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively Total Points (32 pts.) Comments: 18 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Name______________________________________ Date_______________________________________ Individual Work Rubric Objectives 4 pts. Excellent 3 pts. Good 2 pts. Needs Some Improvement 1 pt. Needs Much Improvement N/A Pts. Follows directions Student completed the work as directed, following the directions given, in order and to the level of quality indicated Time management Student used time wisely and remained on task 100% of the time Organization Student kept notes and materials in a neat, legible, and organized manner. Information was readily retrieved Evidence of learning Student documented information in his or her own words and can accurately answer questions related to the information retrieved *Research/Gathering information (if relevant) Student used a variety of methods and sources to gather information. Student took notes while gathering information Total Points (20 pts.) Comments: 19 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Name:____________________________________ Date:_____________________________ Presentation Rubric Objectives 4 pts. Excellent 3 pts. Good 2 pts. Needs Some Improvement 1 pt. Needs Much Improvement N/A Pts. Topic/Content Topic discussed completely and in-depth Includes properly cited sources (if used) Creativity/Neatness Integrates a variety of multimedia effects to create a professional presentation (transition and graphics) or appropriate visual aid used Title slide, table of contents, bibliography are included, using acceptable format Mechanics Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are correct Image and font size are legible to the entire audience Oral Presentation Communicates with enthusiasm and eye contact Voice delivery and projection are dynamic and audible Audience Interaction Presentation holds audience’s attention and relates a clear message Clearly and effectively communicates the content throughout the presentation Total Points (20 pts.) Comments: 20 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Name______________________________________ Date_______________________________________ Research Rubric Objectives 4 pts. Excellent 3 pts. Good 2 pts. Needs Some Improvement 1 pt. Needs Much Improvement N/A Pts. Question/goal Student identified and communicated a question or goal of the research Research/Gathering information (if relevant) Student used a variety of methods and sources to gather information. Student took notes while gathering information Conclusion/Summary Student drew insightful conclusions and observations from the information gathered. Information is organized in a logical manner Communication Student communicated the information gathered and summary or conclusions persuasively. Student demonstrated skill in the use of media used to communicate the results of research Reflection Student reflected on the importance of the research and its potential application Total Points (20 pts.) Comments: 21 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.