Drug Problem, What Problem?

Presented by Bob Tait

What is a ?

Any substance which changes the way the body feels either mentally or physically Policies in Schools & Industry

Health & Safety Issue

Zero Tolerance, Tolerance with action o Help to include treatment & support o Dismissal – should it include referral to outside agencies

Where do you fit in your school policy

Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971

Class A Drugs , , Crack, LSD, Psilocybic Mushrooms, MDMA, & Class B Drugs prepared for injection Class B Drugs , , Ritalin, Barbiturates, , DF118’s Class C Drugs Anabolic Steroids, Diazepam, GHB, GBL, BZP Drug Offences

Possession

Cannabis Resin

Possession with intent to supply

Supply

Cultivation of Cannabis Offences in the Workplace

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Road Traffic Act 1988 Transport and Works Act 1992 Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 Management of Health & Safety Work Regulations 1999 Health & Safety Offences Act 2008 Corporate Manslaughter New Legislation

“The government has announced that road-side drugalysers will be introduced this year, and is considering a new offence of driving with an illegal drug in your body..” To be included in the Crime and Justice Bill 2012

BBC news 12th June 2012 What about ?

“It is the familiarity of alcohol that makes people think it is not dangerous”

British Medical Association

Where Would Alcohol Be If it was Illegal

Class C Lager, Beer, Cider, Wine

Class B Fortified Wine, Spirits.

Class A Absinthe At What Cost? Potential Risk Victim/Offender Relationship

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200 No 150 142 110 100 73 50 31 0 Stranger 1 Stranger 2 Friend Partner Family member

Hampshire Victim/Offender profile (2010)

Profile by Age

Graph showing age range of victims 2010

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8 5 0 Under 13 13-15 16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Age Sexual Offences Act

o Rape – now classified as penetration by the penis of the vagina, anus or mouth without consent. o Assault by penetration – penetration of anus or vagina by any part of the body or object. o Sexual Assault – any kind of intentional sexual touching of somebody else without their consent o Administering a substance with intent spiking drinks with any substance with intent to carry out sexual activity.

Caffeine Legal Highs? Salvia Hit Methods of Delivery and Effects

 Ingested, smoked  Hallucinogenic- out of body experience  Rapid eye movements  Increased body temperature - perspiration  Fear and panic attacks  Inability to control movements  Severe Headaches and sore throats Legal Highs

Beanz

Put The Bounce Back In Your Steps!

Get yourself full of beanz - Beanz means High!

Pack contains 2 pills

Legal Highs What Next?

5,6-Methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane Commonly known as MDAI Similar to Ecstacy in its effects

Stimulants

 Pallor - May be flushed and hot to touch  Reactions - Exaggerated, rapid movements  Heartbeat - Erratic  Physical Symptoms - Nosebleeds , jaw Cramps, loss of appetite, inability to concentrate, confusion, aggression. Ivory Wave

Also known as Purple wave Being sold as legal alternative to Ecstasy and Cocaine

Ketamine

Re-classified to Class C Ketamine is a anaesthetic used on Humans/Animals Users report an out of body experience and detached from reality Trips can last 1 - 2hrs Tolerance can build up quickly Ketamine Effects of Ketamine

SHORT TERM LONG TERM  Co-ordination impaired  Poor concentration brain  Depression - anxiety / damage panic attacks  Increased risk of mental illness  Inability to move  Psychotic reaction  Confusion  Possible psychological  Loss of feelings and dependency sensation  Severe stomach Cramps  Hallucinations  Bladder failure  Breathing problems  unconsciousness

Herbal Cannabis Skunk The Difference Signs Of Use Cannabinoids

 Relaxed Appearance  Giggly  Lethargic Attitude  Bloodshot eyes  Impaired coordination  Slowed reflexes  Dilated pupil size  Increased appetite

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