STREET NARCOTICS
Cpl. Charles Reel
Email: creel@edgefieldcountysheriff.org
803-637-4086
INTRODUCTION
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The problem related to drug abuse is
not new to us
Many scientific studies have been
conducted in the hope of finding a
solution
The age of the average drug user
continues to decrease
WHY IS DRUG USE
GROWING?
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Drugs are more available today
There is more money in our affluent society
Less parental control over children
The increasing number of educated and
influential individuals who insist that drugs
like marijuana and cocaine are less of a
problem than alcohol or tobacco (Woody
Harrelson)
Many take the position that drug abuse is a
“victimless” crime
THE COST OF DRUG ABUSE
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The average person feels that drug abuse is
not his/her problem
The annual cost to the taxpayer is in the
billions of dollars
A heroin addict may spend between $50 and
$200 a day to support the habit often leading
to a life of crime
Addicts steal millions of dollars worth of
merchandise each year and may receive less
than a quarter on the dollar for these items
CURRENT TRENDS
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Various “Designer Drugs” like GHB,
Ecstasy (MDMA), and Rohypnal (Date
Rape Drug) have recently become very
popular with teenagers and young
adults.
What Is a Drug?
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Any substance, other than food, that
can affect the way your mind and body
work.
What Is Tolerance?
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Tolerance is defined as the capacity to
endure or resist the action of the drug.
A person develops tolerance to a drug
when he requires larger amounts of the
drug to produce the same effects.
What Is Addiction?
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Addiction is the physical and / or
psychological dependence upon a drug
resulting from continuous or periodic
use.
Drug Sampling
From Police Magazine, 10-95
The 20 Most Frequently Abused Drugs Are:
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Cocaine
Heroin
Marijuana
* Alprazolam (Xanax)
* Diazepam (Valium)
* Lorazepam (Ativan)
* Clonazepam (Clonopin)
Methamphetamine
* Codeine
* Benzodiazepine
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* D-propoxypheine
PCP
* Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Amphetamine
* Temazepam (Restoril)
* Oxycodone
LSD
* Chlordiazepoxide
* Methadone
* Indicates Prescription Drugs
Drug Slang Terms
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Amped - High on stimulants, usually amphetamines
Bad Trip - Bad experience from the effects of LSD
Baggy - A quantity of marijuana in a plastic type bag
Base - free basing or smoking cocaine
Connection - A source to purchase drugs
Cut - to dilute a narcotic with some other substance
Dealer - Someone who sells drugs
Dime Bag - $10 worth of drugs(usually heroin or marijuana)
Drop - To swallow drugs
Eight Ball - Method of packaging, 1/8 ounce quanity, related to
cocaine
Fix - To inject narcotics
Flashback - reoccurring experience from the effects of LSD
Free Base - To smoke cocaine
Hit - Taking a drag from a marijuana cigarette or a dose of LSD
Keister Plant - Drugs which are hidden in the rectum
Drug Slang Terms
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Loaded - Being high, under the influence of drugs
Mainline - To inject drugs directly into the vein
Mule - A person who transport drugs
Outfit - Narcotic injection kit
Pusher - One who sells drugs
Rock House - A residence used to sell drugs, usually cocaine
Rolling- Under the influence of Ecstasy
Score - To purchase drugs
Shoot Up - To inject drugs
Speed Freak - a chronic user of methamphetamines
Stash - Personal drug supply
Trip - Being under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug
Wasted - Being under the influence of drugs
WHAT’S ON CAMPUS
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ALCOHOL
MARIJUANA
ACID
COKE
METH
HEROIN
INHALANTS
GATEWAY DRUGS
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ALCOHOL
TOBACCO
MARIJUANA
ECSTASY
ALCOHOL
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BEER
WINE
HARD ALCOHOL
TOBACCO
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CIGARETTES
CIGARS
CHEWING TOBACCO
DIP
MARIJUANA
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GRASS
WEED
BOMB BUD
GANJA
BUD
BLUNT
MARIJUANA
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Marijuana is commonly referred to the as a
cannabis sativa L plant.
Marijuana plant possessing green leaves with
separated leaflets in an odd number, usually 7
to 9.
The potency of marijuana is determined by
the amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
THC is used in medical research to control
nausea and vomiting caused by
chemotherapy treatments.
MARIJUANA PARAPHERNALIA
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PIPES
ZIG - ZAGS
ROACH CLIPS
BONGS
MARIJUANA STASH BOXES
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FILM CONTAINERS
CASSETTE TAPE
CONTAINERS
COMPACTS
SODA CANS
ANYTHING WITH A
FALSE BOTTOM
EFFECTS OF CANNABIS
(MARIJUANA) ABUSE
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Accelerated pulse
Dizziness and disoriented behavior
Whites of the eyes reddened or bloodshot
Puffiness developing under the eyes
Yellowish coating on the tongue, fingers and
finger nails
Increase appetite
Relaxed inhibitions
STIMULANTS
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These drugs stimulate the body
processes, and work directly on the
central nervous system.
They have the opposite effects as a
narcotic or depressant drug
Their medical uses include: treatment
of depression, warding off fatigue, and
controlling weight.
METHAMPHETAMINES
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CRYSTAL
CRYSTALMETH
SPEED
METHADRINE
CRANK
METH
ROCK OR CRACK COCAINE
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CRACK
ROCK
HUBBA
COCAINE USE
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Cocaine is taken most
commonly by sniffing it up
the nose
For heightened effect, it is
sometimes injected, or
mixed with heroin and
injected (referred to as a
“speed ball”)
Cocaine can also be
smoked (referred to as
“Free basing”)
COCAINE PACKAGING
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PLASTIC BAGS
GLASS VIALS
SMALL CELLOPHANE
OR PAPER PACKETS
BINDLES
COCAINE PARAPHERNALIA
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MIRRORS
OTHER NONPOROUS SURFACE
RAZOR BLADES
STRAWS
ROLLED MONEY
COKE SPOONS
CRACK PARAPHERNALIA
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GLASS PIPES (BASE
PIPES)
HOMEMADE PIPES
PLASTIC BAGS
GLASS VIALS
COCAINE EFFECTS
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Cocaine produces an intense euphoria, with
increased heartbeat, blood pressure, and body
temperature
Eyes will normally be dilated (or enlarged) while
under the influence
Cocaine has anesthetic qualities, so the user may
feel no pain
Inhalation of cocaine causes damage to the
septum of the nose
Cocaine duration of effects last from 10 minutes
to 3 to 4 hours
COMMON INHALANTS
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AMYL NITRATE
BUTYL NITRATE
TOLUENE
PAINT THINNER
GASOLINE
PAINT
AEROSOLS
INHALANTS
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GLUE
RUSH
LAUGHING GAS
POPPERS
SNAPPERS
KICK
INHALANTS
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The fumes from these volatile substances,
when inhaled for any extended length of
time, will produce intoxication, excitement,
and exhilaration.
Substances containing toluene, such as
airplane glues, have always been popular
with abusers
Typing correction fluids, are now prevalent
with students in the elementary and high
schools because it can be inhaled without
drawing attention to oneself
METHOD OF USE
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Most popular method of inhaling these
gases is to saturate the inside of a
paper or plastic bag, handkerchief,
towel, or sock so the fumes can be
contained at a concentrated level
The open end of the bag is then held to
the nose, and the fumes are inhaled
with deep breaths
What Sniffing Does To The
Brain
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A. BRAIN The chemicals abused by inhalant
users affect different parts of the brain,
producing a variety of sensory and psychological
disorders. Many inhalants are thought to
dissolve the protective myelin sheath that
surrounds neurons - brain cells - resulting in cell
death (see brain diagram).
B. CEREBRAL CORTEX Cellular death here
causes permanent personality changes, memory
impairment, hallucinations and learning
disabilities.
C. CEREBELLUM This is the center that
controls balance and coordination. Inhalantrelated damage results in loss of coordination
and slurred speech. Chronic abusers experience
tremors and uncontrollable shaking.
D. OPHTHALMIC NERVE Toluene may affect
this nerve causing sight disorders.
Damage to the Body
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A. BLOOD Some substances like nitrites and
methylene chloride (paint thinner) chemically
block the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
B. LUNGS Repeated use of spray paint as an
inhalant can cause lung damage.
C. HEART Abuse of inhalants can result in
"sudden sniffing death syndrome." This is
due to a sudden and unexpected disturbance of
the heart's rhythm. All inhalants can produce
sudden sniffing death syndrome.
D. LIVER Halogenated compounds like
trichloroethylene (a component of aerosol paints
and correction fluid) have been linked to
damage of this organ.
E. KIDNEY Inhalants containing toluene impair
the kidney's ability to control the amount of acid
in the blood. This is reversible when toluene
leaves the body but, in the long-term, kidney
stones may develop.
SYMPTOMS OF ABUSE
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Inhalant abusers may appear to be drunk
Poor coordination
Slurred speech
Odor of the substance on the breath
Excess nasal secretion and reddening the
nasal passage
Watering eyes
Sneezing and coughing
Club Drugs
GHB
 Special K
 Rohypnol
 MDMA
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MDMA
(Methylenedioxymethanphetamine)
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Ecstacy
XTC
X
Adam
Clarity
Lover’s Speed
Roll
What is Ecstasy?
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Ecstasy is one of the most dangerous drugs threatening
young people today.
Called MDMA (3-4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) by
scientists
it is a synthetic chemical that can be derived from an
essential oil of the sassafras tree.
MDMA is also one of the easiest illegal drugs to obtain.
Its effects are similar to those of amphetamines and
hallucinogens.
Distributed almost anywhere, it has become very popular
at social events like raves, hip hop parties, concerts, etc.
frequented by both adults and youth.
Facts
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Ecstasy can be detected up to four days in
the urine.
11.7% of high school seniors surveyed in
2001 reported that they had used MDMA at
least one time during their lives
23.8% of 8th graders, 41.4% of 10th graders,
and 61.5% of 12th graders surveyed in 2001
reported that MDMA was "fairly easy" or "very
easy" to obtain
How is it Used?
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Ecstasy is usually taken in pill form and
swallowed
It can also be injected.
Some users have been known to crush
and snort the resulting powder.
Others insert the pill into the anus
where it is absorbed. This process is
known as “shafting.”
How Does It Affect You?
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Ecstasy is similar (in nature) to other amphetamines and
hallucinogens.
It speeds up the nervous system and acts as a mood enhancer.
Also referred to as “the love drug”, Ecstasy often makes the user
feel good, happy and relaxed - at least at first.
Contrary to rumors, Ecstasy is not an aphrodisiac and can
actually inhibit sexual performance.
The taking of any drug affects people differently. Depending on
size, weight, health, dosage and other drugs being used, the
reaction can be mild or very severe.
Anyone suffering from hypertension, heart disease, diabetes,
epilepsy, mental illness or panic should avoid taking Ecstasy.
Common Side Effects
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The following effects start within 20 minutes of taking
E and can last for 4 - 6 hours or longer:
Increased heart rate
Increased body temperature
Increased blood pressure
Increased confidence
Nausea
Anxiety
Feelings of well-being (happiness, love)
Sweating
Loss of appetite
Other Reported Effects
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Taking higher doses of MDMA will not
increase the good feelings
In fact higher dosages can cause
convulsions, irrational behavior, and
hallucinations.
Users have reported having problems with
insomnia, anxiety, paranoia, concentration
and depression after taking the drug.
Duration of Effects
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An Ecstasy high can last from six to 24
hours but usually averages three to four
hours.
Some reactions have been reported to
persist from one to 14 days after use.
Short Term Effects
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Short-term effects include psychological
difficulties (confusion, depression, sleep
problems, craving, severe anxiety, and
paranoia).
These effects occur during use and can
continue even weeks after use.
Physical problems that can occur are muscle
tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea,
blurred vision, rapid eye movement, fever,
chills or sweating.
Long Term Effects
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Recent findings connect use of Ecstasy
to memory loss.
Use of Ecstasy depletes serotonin, a
very important chemical in the brain
which regulates mood, sleeping and
eating habits, as well as, the thinking
and behavior process, sexual function,
and sensitivity to pain.
GHB
( Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)
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Grievous Bodily Harm
G
Liquid Ecstacy
Georgia Home Boy
Gamma-OH
Ketamine
WHAT IS KETAMINE?
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Ketamine hydrochloride ("Special K" or "K") was
originally created for use as a human anaesthetic,
and is still used as a general anaesthetic for children,
persons of poor health, and in veterinary medicine.
Ketamine belongs to a class of drugs called
"dissociative anaesthetics," which separate
perception from sensation. Other drugs in this
category include PCP, DXM and nitrous oxide
(laughing gas).
Ketamine usually comes as a liquid in small
pharmaceutical bottles, and is most often cooked into
a white powder for snorting.
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?
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At lower doses it has a mild, dreamy feeling similar to nitrous
oxide. Users report feeling floaty and slightly outside their body.
Numbness in the extremities is also common.
Higher doses produce a hallucinogenic (trippy) effect, and may
cause the user to feel very far away from their body.
This experience is often referred to as entering a "K-hole" and
has been compared to a near death experience with sensations
of rising above one's body. Many users find the experience
spiritually significant , while others find it frightening.
While in a K-hole it is very difficult to move. People usually
remain seated or lying down during the experience.
Cigarettes
are considered
a
Gateway Drug!
Dipping
or
chewing
will lead to
the next slide…
This man developed
tongue
mouth
and
bone cancer!
Alcohol use
can lead to
Driving Under
the Influence
and kill
millions of
brain cells!
Be careful to
idolize
celebrities. You
can learn from
their mistakes!
Marijuana
Ecstacy
The
Effects
Of
Meth
Before
Meth….
…after
Meth
Before
Meth…
…after
Meth
Meth Mouth
Make a stand…SAY NO TO DRUGS!