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Drug Endangered Children
and Drug Identification
What is a drug endangered child?
A child who lives in a place with
no heat
A child who smokes pot with
his parents
A child left alone with no
supervision
A child in need of medical
attention
Drug Endangered Children
Children who
suffer physical or
psychological
harm or neglect
resulting from
exposure to an
environment
where adults are
manufacturing,
selling, or using
drugs.
Neglected & Abused Children
50% more likely to be arrested as
juveniles
40% more likely to be arrested for a
violent crime as adults
33% more likely to become
substance abusers
US Department of Justice
Drugs of Abuse
Most Commonly Abused Drug
Legal Drug
Commonly Abused Drugs
Marijuana
Commonly Abused Drugs
Methamphetamine
Commonly Abused Drugs
Prescription Drugs
Commonly Abused Drugs
Cocaine
Drugs Of Abuse
Heroin
Drugs Of Abuse
MDMA (Ecstasy)
Drugs Of Abuse
GHB
Drugs Of Abuse
LSD
Drugs Of Abuse
Inhalants
Drugs Of Abuse
Dextromathorithan
Drugs of Abuse
Fentanyl
Drug Schedules
Schedule I
Heroin, Ecstasy, Marijuana , LSD, Rohypnol
Schedule II
Cocaine, Ritalin, PCP, Fentanyl, OxyContin, Percocet,
Morphine, Methamphetamine
Schedule III
Ketamine, Vicodine, Loritab, Tylenol 3
Schedule IV
Xanax, Librium, Valium, Phenobarbital, Darvocet
Schedule V
Cough suppressants
Marijuana
The most commonly
abused illicit drug in
the U.S.
A dry, shredded
green/brown mix of
flowers, stems,
seeds, and leaves.
Is a schedule I drug
under the controlled
substance act.
Smuggled in from
Mexico and Canada.
Domestically grown.
Grass, Pot, Weed,
Bud, Reefer,
Cannabis
Marijuana
Short term effects
– Increased heart rate
– Loss of coordination
– Difficulty in thinking
and problem solving
– Distorted perception
– Time passes slowly
– Anxiety and panic
attacks
– Dry mouth
Long term effects
– Respiratory problems
(cough and phlegm)
– Symptoms of chronic
bronchitis
– Difficulty in
registering,
processing and using
information
– Difficulty sustaining
attention
What to look for . . .
Prescription Drug Abuse
How is it done?
The DEA calls this
pharmaceutical diversion
20% of the U.S.
population have used
prescription drugs for
non-medical reasons in
their lifetime.
1. Illegal sale and
distribution by
health care
professionals and
worker
2. “Doctor shopping”
3. Employee theft
4. Forged
prescriptions
5. Internet
Three classes of most commonly
abused prescription drugs
Opioids are prescribed
to treat pain
(OxyContin)
CNS depressants are
prescribed to treat
anxiety and sleep
disorders (Valium)
Stimulants – are
prescribed to treat
narcolepsy and ADHD
(Ritalin)
Prescription Drug Abuse
What are the brand names of some
of these drugs?
Painkillers:
Vicodin, Tylenol w/ Codeine,
OxyContin, Percocet
Depressants: Klonopin Nembutal, Soma,
Valium, Xanax
Stimulants:
Adderall, Concerta,
Dexedrine, Ritalin
OTC’s
Coricidin HBP Cough and
Cold, Robitussin, Vicks
Formula 44 Cough Relief
Pharm Party
At a “pharm party,” teens
share and mix various
prescription medications,
especially painkillers
(OxyContin and Vicodin);
tranquilizers (Xanax and
Valium), stimulants
(Ritalin and adderall); and
sedatives.
Alcohol is often added to
the “cocktail,” increasing
the danger.
What to look for . . . .
Constricted pupils, slurred speech,
flushed skin, sweating, and loss of
appetite
Personality changes, moods
swings, irritability, sleepiness or
avoiding sleep, forgetfulness
Increasingly secretive, losing
interest in personal appearance,
changes at school
Cocaine
Cocaine is a naturally
derived central nervous
system stimulant
extracted and refined
from the Coca plant
It is an intense euphoric
drug with strong
addictive potential
Cocaine is typically a
white-ish powder with a
bitter, numbing taste.
Is a schedule II drug
under the Controlled
Substances Act of 1970.
Coke, Flake, Snow,
Crack, Nose Candy
Cocaine
The powdered,
hydrochloride salt
form of cocaine can
be snorted or
dissolved in water
and injected.
Crack is the free
base form of cocaine.
It is not water
soluble, but volatile.
This form comes in a
rock crystal that can
be heated and its
vapors smoked.
Cocaine
Initial effects:
Hyperactivity
Restlessness
Increased blood
pressure
Increased heart rate
Short term effects:
Increased focus
Excitation
Euphoria
Sexual arousal
Insomnia
Decreased appetite
Negative effects:
Increased body
temperature and heart
rate
Agitation and anxiety
Paranoia
Dizziness
Nausea/vomiting
Violent behavior
Increased risk for
heart attacks
Strokes
Respiratory problems
What to look for . . .
Heroin
Heroin is processed from
morphine, a naturally
occurring substance
extracted from the
seedpod of the Asian
poppy plant.
Heroin usually appears
as a white or a brown
powder
Is a schedule I drug
under the Controlled
Substances Act of 1970.
Smack, Thunder, Junk,
Mexican black tar
Heroin withdrawal
Drug craving
Restlessness
Muscle and bone
pain
Insomnia
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Cold flashes with
goose bumps
(cold turkey)
Kicking movements
(kicking the habit)
Heroin Treatment
Methadone
maintenance
treatment
programs
Substance abuse
counseling
Psychosocial
therapies
Supportive
services
What is inhalant abuse?
Deliberate
inhalation of
fumes, vapors or
gases to “get
high”
Inhalants are
poisons to the
body
Quick intoxication
with serious health
consequences.
It’s like a quick
drunk. It effects
the same receptors
that alcohol does.
Who knows about Inhalant
Abuse?
Who doesn't know about
Inhalant Abuse?
Why do kids abuse inhalants?
Because they
can
Because they’re
bored
Because they’re
upset
In short, for any
reason or no
reason
They don’t have
to have money
They don’t have
to have
transportation
They don’t have
to have the ability
to get the drugs
In short, they
have access
How it’s Done
Sniffing from a
container, bag, cans
or clothing
Huffing - Inhaling
from a chemical
soaked rag, open
container or balloon
Bagging - Putting a
bag over one’s head
and huffing
For maximum effect, children inhale deeply and then
take several more short breaths
Commonly Product/Potential Inhalants
Gases
Nitrous oxide, helium, refrigerants, propane
Solvents and Fuels
Butane, nail polish remover, paint thinner, correction
fluid, permanent markers, gasoline
Aerosols
Spray paint, hair spray, air freshener, dust-off
Adhesives
Model airplane glue, rubber cement, PVC cement
Foods
Cooking spray, aerosol whipped cream topping
Cleaning Agents
Spot remover, degreaser
Among teens aged 12 to 17, 20.9%
used illegal drugs in the past year.
(age)
12-13
14-15
45.5%
25.1% 12.4%
Painkillers 36.5%
34.2% 35.2%
Marijuana
28.4%
66.2% 81.4%
Other
9.8%
26.3% 34.2%
Inhalants
16-17
The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition & SAMSHA, 2007
Immediate Effects
Dizziness
Disorientation
Emotional volatility
Loss of coordination
Distortion of perception
Cognitive impairment
Hallucinations
Lightheadedness
Diminished sensitivity to pain
Slurred speech
Loss of inhibitions
Medical Consequences
Asphyxiation- displacing oxygen in
the lungs
Suffocation – blocking air from
entering the lungs (bag over head)
Convulsions or seizures –
abnormal electrical discharges in
the brain
Choking- from inhalation of vomit
Fatal injury- accidents while high
Death
Inhalant Abuse Emergencies
Remove the source of chemicals
from around the nose and mouth
Call 911. Turn person on side to
prevent aspiration of vomit
If not breathing, administer CPR
Ventilate the area
Do not excite, scare, shock, upset
or chase the person
Try to identify the inhalant
What to look for:
Household cans left in child’s bedroom
or going through an item too fast
Pain around the mouth or on the
tongue
Upset stomach or throwing up with no
know reason found
Change in behavior
Passing out
A chemical odor
Death
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a
synthetic stimulant drug
which induces a strong
feeling of euphoria
(similar to adrenaline)
and is highly addictive.
Can be injected, snorted,
smoked or taken orally
Is a schedule II drug
under the Controlled
Substances Act of 1970.
Speed, Meth, Ice,
Crystal, Chalk,
Crank, Go-Fast
Meth comes in two forms
POWDER
The powder form is
usually white, odorless
and bitter-tasking, and
can be snorted, smoked,
eaten, dissolved in a
drink and ingested, or
heated and injected.
ROCK
The purer form of the
drug, called “crystal”,
“glass” and “ice”
appears as clear, chunky
crystals that are usually
smoked or injected
What meth does for the user
Repeated use damages the dopamine
producing cells in the brain !!!!!!!!!!
What to look for . . . Appearance
Mouth: User may
develop “meth
mouth” – extreme
tooth decay
Skin: Infected sores
or “meth bugs”
appear and are slow
to heal
Body weight: User
may experience
dramatic weight loss,
anorexia,
malnutrition
What to look for . . . Behavioral
May act euphoric
– Jittery
– Nervous
– Confused
– Violent
Incessant talking
Paranoid
Erratic sleep
patterns
Repetitious
behavior
The meth cycle of abuse
High
Binge
(4–16 hours)
(3-15 days)
Crash
(up to 3 days)
Making meth
Process to make meth is easy and accessible.
There are several ways of making meth, most of
which require the use of caustic chemicals
such as lye, ether, acetone, and phosphorus
The two major methods are the red
phosphorous method or the anhydrous
ammonia method
Hundreds of recipes on the internet
Start with extracting the active ingredient,
ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, from over the
counter drugs
Average meth “cook” teaches ten other people
how to make meth annually
Indicators of a meth manufacturing:
Chemicals
Ephedrine tablets – cold medicine
Acetone – finger nail polish remover
Red Phosphorus – match striker plates
Iodine – antiseptic (merthiolate)
Sulfuric Acid – drain cleaner
Hydrochloric acid – concrete cleaner
Methyl alcohol/methanol – gas line
antifreeze (heet)
Coleman/camp fuel used for extraction
Indicators of a meth manufacturing:
Household equipment
Burner plates
Coffee filters
Glass bottles
Plastic jugs
Pyrex dishes
Funnels
Aquarium tubing
Chemical Test
Tubes
If you Suspect a Meth Lab
Remain calm. Give yourself time to think.
Do NOT approach the suspects. They are
often armed and may be dangerous
Do NOT enter the lab area.
If you are in the lab already, find an excuse to
leave immediately.
If you are in a lab already, do not touch or turn
off anything.
Keep a safe distance. Hazardous materials may
ignite or the fumes may overcome you.
Promptly notify law enforcement
Being a good parent is a
tough job.
Being a good parent on
drugs is impossible
Andrea Darr
WV DEC Coordinator
WV Prosecuting Attorneys Institute
90 MacCorkle Ave., SW
South Charleston, WV 25303
304-558-3348 phone
[email protected]
Many thanks to the Marathon
County Sheriff’s Department in
Wisconsin for the Making Meth
video used in this power point
presentation