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KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Crime Prevention Unit 661-391-7559

Facts  Prescription / Household  Marijuana/ Spice  /  PCP  Note to Parents  90% of all adults with drug or alcohol problems started using before the age of 18 and half before 15. 1  Parents are the most effective resource in preventing and reducing abuse/.2  Up to 39% of all felony prosecutions in Kern County include offenses. 3  Approximately one-third of emergency room patients at Kern Medical have used methamphetamine.3  Well over 50% of treatment admissions in Kern County are for methamphetamine-related disorders.3

Drug Facts

• Prefrontal cortex still maturing during adolescence — enables us to assess situations, make sound decisions, and keep our emotions and desires under control. • Can lead to: • Making poor decisions (trying drugs or continuing to take them). • Risky behaviors and risk taking. • Not anticipating consequences. • Lack of control. • Lack of planning ahead. • Leads to: Teen , Drunk Driving, STD’s • Introducing drugs during this period of development may cause changes that have profound and long-lasting consequences. HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

 Medicine Cabinets  Kitchen Cabinets  Alcohol  /E-cigs

 OTC: Pain relievers, Benadryl, Dramamine, decongestants, diet pills  Easy to obtain

 Treated casually by Adults and teens

 Pharming Parties  Sprays/Aerosols- Deodorant, hair, cooking, air, Dust Off (Dusting)  Hand Sanitizer- 120 proof  Sharpies/Markers- • Poison  Perfume  Mouthwash  Glue  Paint  Cough Medicine ()

( cough syrup) + soft drink + candy  Drowsiness 

Signs to look for:  Raspy voice  Slower  Slurred speech  Lack of coordination  Disorientation, , disconnection, , fits of rage

 Addiction could lead to possible brain damage, ,  Nutmeg/- Hallucinogenic properties, like X  extract  Whipped -Nitrous “Whip Its”  Vodka soaked gummy bears

 Gateway for elementary5 Hour Energy: school 200 age childrenRockstar 160-240  Monster: 140-240  Can lead to:  Red Bull: 80-114 • High pressure  Starbucks Venti • :Irregular 415 heart beat • DietCaffeine Coke: 46 • ChameleonDrug dependence Cold consumption*  Caffeine powder can Kids: no more than 100 mg per day Brew Coffee: 1,080 Adults: 400 mg per day be ordered online- *Mayo Clinic Trend

Alcohol, caffeine, and guarana  9% of 8th graders have tried- all time high  free and free but not nicotine free  Nicotine + + additives  Additives: 10 known carcinogens o Liquid nicotine can be lethal- • Diethylene Glycol (antifreeze) 1 Tsp child • Lithium- Fuel o Health consequences despite • Cadium- In Batteries claims • Cartomizer fluid- Metal & o Diminished lung function silicate particles o Airway resistance o Inflammation

 Digital Drugs  I-Doser “Recreational simulations”  Claims of a virtual high that can perception/mood, and/or act as an analgesic.  Millions of hits: “Gates of Hades”, “Hand of God”, “/LSD Trip”  Nothing has been scientifically proven BUT indicates willingness to experiment with drugs.

THC ()- mind altering chemical

“MedicalAffects brain MJ” –  Various Names: promotesreceptors thatbelief Pot, Grass,Herb, Weed, thatinfluence it is not harmfulpleasure, and ok to Mary Jane, Skunk, Haze, use.memory, thinking, Reefer, Acapulco Gold , Gatewaymovement, drug: Morecoordination, than ½ of newappetite, illicit paindrug usersand sensory/time begin with 420perception According to AMA- daily produces same lung damage and cancer danger as smoking 5 X’s as many

 Consumption: • Most common is rolled into a (joint or ) and smoked, or smoked out of a pipe or bong.  Impaired memory  Altered/heightened perception (sights, sounds, time)  Difficulty thinking  Loss of problem solving skills  Loss of motor coordination  /Panic  Paranoia   Can lead to: Depression, Suicidal thoughts  Use during teen years can lower IQ  Bloodshot, watery eyes  Increased heart rate  Loss of concentration  Respiratory problems  Odor of Marijuana  Non-convergence  Dry mouth, white residue  Impaired memory on tongue  Doubles chances for a driver to have accident

*National Institute on Drug Abuse 1970’s – 1-3% 1990’s – 4-6% Currently – 20-35%

 Inhaled- Vape  Edible/Brewed  Smoke indoors - SPLOOF

“710”

 Oil Form- BHO-  Dabs, Glass, Oil, shatter, budder,  a concentrated extract, capsules, eaten, smoked, vaporized, lotion/ointment

Average “dab” is 70-90% THC  Sploof  Sweatshirt vaporizers  Items to hide drugs

BHO Labs are very dangerous

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SPICE / K2 is a known as a synthetic . The synthesized chemicals are sprayed on material and can be smoked similar to marijuana or sold as liquid for vape. Originally sold and marketed as herbal or potpourri.

Other names: Fake weed, Bliss, Black Mamba, Genie, Skunk, Moon Rocks

Effects can be 5-100 X more potent Physical/ Psychoactive Effects

 Migraines  Withdrawal  Agitation/Agression  Seizures and  Unconsciousness  Vomiting  Hallucinations and paranoia  Increased  Anxiety and panic attacks Emily Bauer -16  Paralysis  Possible brain damage  Not an illegal  Does not show up on drug tests  Easily attainable- stations, smoke shops and online. Very cheap. KC  Hard to prosecute- Labeled “not for human consumption”. Authorities have to PROVE that it was sold with the intent to consume.

DEA labels chemical Other names: compound an illegal Cloud 9, controlled substance, the Relax, manufacturers replace or Crown, Mojo change the substance with Scooby Snax another that is equally as harmful.

are a synthetic . (Similar to , an African ). A designer drug which most commonly contains methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), a with stimulant properties.

 Bath Salts were classified as a Schedule I drug and were outlawed.

 Mostly medical emergency calls.

DRUGS THAT INCREASE ACTIVITY AND A SENSE OF WELL BEING

Cocaine  Accelerated activity  Increased stamina  Talkative Meth  Increased heart rate Ritalin  Increased blood pressure Diet Pills  Accelerated internal clock Cold Pills  (teeth clenching) Caffeine  Sweating  Dilated pupils  Violent behavior

AKA: Coke, Snow, Blow, Charlie, Rock, C Two types of :  Rock (Crack) Cocaine- smoked

 Powdered Cocaine- smoked, snorted, eaten, or injected

AKA: Meth, Speed, Crank, Ice, Crystal, Glass, Fire, Strawberry Quick

Behaviors: Jumpy eyes Tweaking-Doing something repetitive for hours Develop scars due to hallucinations Sleep deprivation Paranoia/delusions Nervous, moody, irritable, aggressive Listless/ loss of interest in normal activities

METH ICE POWDERED METH

 Extremely dangerous (Shake N Bake)  Foul smell  Highly toxic Labs use and cook it with chemicals i.e. battery acid, drain cleaner, , fluid, antifreeze 80% of labs  Hallucinations  MDMA/ECSTASY  Euphoria  LSD  Emotional warmth/increased sex drive  /  Enhanced sensory perception  (Shrooms)  Increased stamina  SALVIA  Increased heart rate  Increased body temperature  JIMSON WEED  Bruxism (teeth clenching)  Sweating  Dilated pupils  Intense emotional feelings good and bad  Magnify sensory and auditory receptions  Bizarre behavior  Ecstasy (MDMA) is a synthetic drug manufactured mostly outside the US.  It has both hallucinogenic and effects.  Common on club scene, suppresses the need to eat or sleep, allowing users to party for days.  “Love Drug”  AKA: E, X, Molly, XTC, Hug LSD- Acid, blotter, doses, hits, microdots, cubes, tabs A can cause permanent psychosis Enhances your mood

Psilocybin -Magic mushrooms,shrooms, boomers, little smoke Mescaline- buttons, cactus and mesc DMT- Dimitri (Dimethyltryptamine)

Salvia divinorum- Sally D, magic mint, diviners sage LSD (D-lysergic acid diethylamide) The potency is so high, dosages are measured in millionths of a gram. LSD is 100 times more potent than psilocybin and 4,000 times more potent than mescaline.

New Synthetic Hallucinogen: “N-bomb” (25I-NBOMe, 25c-NBOMe and 25B- NBOMe) Sold as subs for LSD “legal acid”, “smiles” or “25I” Trending Drug

 Pain Reliever   Seditive  Vicodin  Euphoria  Percodan   Oxycontin 

Two types of Heroin:  Powdered Heroin (produced primarily in the east, generally a white to off white color)  Black Heroin (produced in Mexico and Colombia, most common form of Heroin found on the coast)  Trending Drugs: • Fentanyl- an 30-50 times stronger than heroin. • Krokodil- Russian synthetic form of heroin (scaly gray green dead skin) Not in US

 Slowed speech  Slowed motor skills  Nodding off  sites  Constricted pupils  Decreased heart rate  Slow internal clock

Two types of PCP:  Powdered PCP (crystal)  Liquid PCP ()

 AKA: , rocket fuel, love boat, hog,

 PCP is most commonly smoked, but it can also be snorted, taken in pill form, or injected.

 Hallucinations  Bloodshot watery eyes  Bizarre violent behavior  Blank stare  Muscle rigidity  Horizontal/vertical nystagmus  Increased pain tolerance  High body temperature/sweaty

Signs of Drug Use:

• Loss of interest in family • Not coming home on activities time • Disrespect for family • Not telling you where rules they are going • Withdrawal from • Constant excuses for responsibilities behavior • Verbally or physically • Spending a lot of time abusive in their rooms • Sudden increase or • Drop in grades decrease in appetite • New (bad) friends • Disappearance of • Wardrobe valuable items or money

#1 Learn about drugs and abuse- awareness and prevention go hand in hand (Kids who learn about drug risks from parents are 50% less likely to use drugs) 2

#2 Develop an ear for slang.

#3 Get involved in your teens .

#4 Monitor social media.

#5 Step in when needed. Drug testing (Parents who intervene early in their child’s use can help significantly reduce the likelihood of addiction or long-term effects.)2

2. http://www.drugfree.org/resources/

End Notes:

1. National Drug Intelligence Center. The Economic Impact of Illicit Drug Use on American Society. Washington, DC: Department of Justice, 2011. 2. http://drugfree.scdn1.secure.raxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Partnership-Drug- Alchol-Fact-Sheet4.pdf 3. http://www.kernstopmethnow.com