Drug Problem, What Problem?
Presented by Bob Tait
What is a Drug ?
Any substance which changes the way the body feels either mentally or physically Drugs 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 Heroin, Cocaine, Crack, LSD, Psilocybic Mushrooms, MDMA, Methamphetamine & Class B Drugs prepared for injection Class B Drugs Cannabis, Amphetamines, Ritalin, Barbiturates, Mephedrone, DF118’s Class C Drugs Anabolic Steroids, Diazepam, GHB, GBL, BZP Ketamine 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 Alcohol?
“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
350 335
300
250
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
250
211
200
164
150
116
100 90
64
50 27
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 dissociative 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
Any Questions