AGENT CAMERON BEGBIEAMADOR COUNTY COMBINED NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT

TEAM

-Defining types of drugs-Paraphernalia-Physiological Effects-Addiction & Long Term Effects-Society

-a substance that quickens the activity of the central nervous system by increasing the rate of neuronal discharge or by blocking an inhibitory.

- Caffeine- Nicotine- Methamphetamine- MDMA - Cocaine- Adderall

“Shake n Bake”

-Pupils will be dilated-Pupils reaction to light will be slow-Pulse rate will be up-Blood pressure will be up-Body temperature will be up-Muscle tone will be rigid-Subjects will be restless-Easily excitable-Feeling of euphoria

-Talkative-Anxious-Grinding of teeth-Loss of appetite-Insomnia-Increased alertness-Dry mouth-Irritability

“Meth Culture”

Psychoactive drugs which temporarily diminish the function or activity of a specific part of the body or mind.

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-Alcohol-Barbiturates: used for mild sedation to total anesthesia. Also effective as hypnotics and anticonvulsants.-Cannabis-Opioids:

MorphineHeroinCodeineHydrocodoneOxycodoneMethadone

-Pupil size will generally be normal-Pupil reaction to light will be slow-Pulse rate will be down-Blood pressure will be down-Muscle tone will be flaccid-Subjects will be uncoordinated-Sluggish-Thick slurred speech-Drowsy

-Droopy eyes-Fumbling-Drunk-like behavoir

Drugs that relieve pain, can cause numbness and induce a state of unconsciousness.

-Pupil size will be constricted-Little to no reaction to light-Pulse rate and blood pressure will be down-Subjects bodies will be normal to flaccid-Droopy eyelids-”On the nod”-Drowsy-Depressed-Slow reflexes

-Slow speech-Dry mouth-Euphoria-Fresh puncture marks-Track marks-Nausea

Fancy name for marijuana

-Blue Dream, Purple Kush, Madonna OG, Chocolope, Maui Wowi-Concentrates of trichomes (Gold Dust), Kush Oil,Powder-Edibles will come in the form of candy bars, brownies, cookies, cheese cake, lollipops, butter, liquidsTopicals, balms, shower gels, and shea butter

-Lack of convergence will be present-Pupils will be dilated-Pulse rate and Blood pressure will be up-Normal muscle tone-Odor on their person-Eyelid tremors-Relaxed inhibitions-Increased appetite-Impaired perception of time and distance

-Paranoia-Rebounding pupils will pulsate in size

Making BHO

Psychedelics, dissociative, deliriants. Can cause subjective changes in perception, thought, emotion, consciousness.

-LSD-Psilocybin mushrooms (Shrooms)-Peyote-Phencyclidine (PCP)

-Pupils will be dilated-Pulse rate and blood pressure will be up-Rigid muscle tone **Especially PCP-Dazed appearance-Body tremors-Hallucinations-Paranoia-Lack of coordination-Nausea

-Speech difficulty-Perspiration-Poor perception of time and distance-Memory loss-Disorientation-Flashbacks

“PCP- Crack Ninja vs Cops”

“Spaceboots”

A broad range of drugs whose volatile vapors are taken in via the nose and trachea. High feeling is short lasting

-Glue sniffing-Cool Whip-Whippets-Computer duster-Spray paint-Sharpie-Paint thinner-Really anything around YOUR house!!!

Inhalant Abuse

-Normal pupil size with a slow reaction to light-Pulse will be elevated-Flaccid muscle tone-Residue of substance around their nose & mouth-Odor of the substance-Possible nausea-Slurred speech-Disorientation-Confusion

-Bloodshot/watery eyes-Lack of muscle control-Flushed face-Non-communicative-Intense headaches

Usually accompanied with a burnt spoon, heat source, and cotton

“Confessions of a Heroine Addict”

Can be an elaborate design or homemade from coke cans, fruit, rolling papers

Come in the form of brownies, crackers, cookies, candy bars, butter…really anything

-Rates of addiction continue to increase-over $600 billion annually spent on drug abuse

crime, lost work productivity, and healthcare

-40-60% of people will relapse

-A disease characterized by the habitual intake of alcohol-Some signs and symptoms:

-Increasing tolerance to the effects of alcohol-Preoccupation or growing interest in drinking-Drinking alone-Denial-Hiding alcohol or sneaking drinks-Gulping the first few drinks-Wanting to drink more or longer than the rest of the crowd

-Mild to Moderate Psych Symptoms include anxiety, irritability, depression, fatigue, nightmares, difficulty thinking clearly

-Mild to Moderate Physical Symptoms include headaches, sweating, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, insomnia, paleness, palpitations, clammy skin, tremors,

-Severe symptoms include a state of confusion and hallucinations, agitation, fever, convulsions, blackouts.

Heavy and chronic drinkers could have fatal seizures if detoxing is not completed under the supervision of a medical physician.

-Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, dry mouth, constricted pupils, sudden changes in behavior or actions, disorientation, hyper alertness followed by nodding off.-Needle or track marks-Burnt spoons-Aluminum foil or gum wrappers with burns-Missing shoe laces (tourniquet)-Straws with burn marks

-Lying or other deceptive behavior-Avoiding eye contact or distant vision-Substantial time spent sleeping -Loss of motivation and apathy to the future-Withdrawals from family and friends-Stealing or constantly borrowing money -Long pants and long sleeves to hide injection sites-Infections or abscesses

You are welcome for keeping the REALLY gross ones to myself.

-All opiates and pharmaceuticals are similar in the signs and symptoms of detox-Intense cravings for the drug-Profuse sweating-Sever muscle and bone aches -Nausea and vomiting-Feeling of heaviness -Intense cramping in limbs-Crying

-Insomnia-Cold sweats-Chills-Runny nose-Diarrhea-Fever

Detox

-Signs and symptoms someone may be addicted to methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, or other stimulants are often very similar.-Frequent sweating, weight loss, skin lesions, sexual promiscuity, depression, insomnia, tooth decay, obsessive behavior, a strong unpleasant odor, excessive talking, erratic and unusual behavior, confusion.-They go days with little to no sleep-Hallucinations

-”Meth bugs” and picking at their skin-Paranoia-Methamphetamine is the number one drug problem; especially in this area-Majority of crime is meth related

-Not as severe as heroin, opiates, or alcohol-When users stop, dopamine levels in the brain drop and they have a difficult time feeling happiness leading to relapse-Over coming addiction to Meth is about life style change

-A tremendous financial burden on the family-Education will be your key to coping with an addict-Understanding that it is a disease-Do not be an enabler!!-Many support groups such as Al-Anon & Nar-Anon-Open and constructive communication. -Take care of yourself. Your needs first.

Bath Salts:-street name for a family of designer drugs often containing

cathinones, which have a similar effect to amphetamines and cocaine.-they can be swallowed, snorted, smoked, or injected.

Swallowing and snorting are the most common.-users experience similar feeling to meth use-not easily detected by drug dogs and not found in a standard

urinalysis

Bath Salts

Heroin is making a comeback!

-Purdue Pharma changed the formula of Oxy-Heroin is easier to get -Cheaper-Same high as Oxy