The Basics of All types of Electronic vaporizers have become popular; and with that popularity E-Devices or we have seen an upswing in the illegal use Electronic Cigarettes of these devices. E-devices can carry many different uses. & Vaporizers Certain e-devices are used for liquid forms of nicotine, liquid flavoring or various There simply are no absolutes when forms of marijuana. It can be very it comes to one of these devices. difficult to identify what particular devices Once a person purchases it and takes are truly being used for. possession of it they can load it with any product they choose. With that Common terms that you will hear about being said, there are devices that can the devices (used for drug use) are the be geared towards specific uses. words “discrete” or “stealthy” Basically, you can’t just look at a There can be several forms, colors, odors device (even one that you believe and textures inside of the bowl area of an might be geared towards drug use) e-device. and know it is being used for illegal use. There are some red flags to look for. (See below.) Dry Herb Tank With Tar
Possible RED Flags: A coil with what looks like wax, butter, or a small shard of an Coil amber colored substance Inside A coil or tank that has a tar-like substance within or Tank around the tank area Finally, the odor of marijuana
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#1 “The Mouthpiece” The mouthpiece is located on the top of the device and used to smoke the contents of the product in the device. Most mouthpieces can be pulled off or twisted off of the device. #2 “The Tank” The tank of the device is generally located on the top or in the middle of the device. This can usually be found by taking off the mouthpiece. The contents will #3 “The Battery” be located within this area. Something of note, the tank can possibly be located on The battery is generally located the bottom of the vaporizer, depending on the device. on the bottom ½ or 2/3 of the Various different tanks will work for liquids (which could be nicotine, simple device. The battery can be pre- flavoring, or an oil version of drugs), dry herbal marijuana or waxy marijuana charged allowing the user to not concentrates. need any cords or battery packs for use of the device. WWW.TALLCOPSAYSSTOP.COM
UNDERSTANDING: Ecstasy, Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Over the Counter Drugs, Herbal Drugs, Marijuana Electronic Dance Concentrates, E-Devices for Music (EDM) Drug Use, Inhalants, and Much More The popularity of EDM Festivals festivals has significantly Understanding the increased in recent years. Identification of Clothing, Culture These events can be held Drug Paraphernalia, Drug Logos, Drug Terms, indoor or outdoor. They can be raves, festivals, concerts, Alcohol & Drug Concealment and More DJ based events, parties, or camp-out type concerts. -Designer Drug Some of these events are Identification held in large cities or more -Signs & Symptoms rural areas to include bars, -Associations event centers or open fields ranging a few hundred up to Coordinating The 150,000 attendees. It can be Event overwhelming to community -Communication resources. Issues -The Venue This training -Working With Promoters includes over EDM Culture 25 visual Staffing Levels aids. Drug Overdose Signs Non-Traditional Stash Compartments Underage Drinking Prevention Phone Apps
Glossary of Terms for Marijuana Concentrates, THC Extractions
GENERAL: Post #1 Marijuana: a greenish-gray mixture of the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and/or seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, and cannabis ruderalis. Marijuana is used by smoking, eating, drinking, inhaling the vapors and applying to the skin. Also known as weed, pot, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganga, Mary Jane, chronic, dope, and hydro among many other slang terms. Cannabinoids: The chemical compounds unique to cannabis. There are over 100 known cannabinoids, THC being the primary and most well-known. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): the mind-altering chemical contained in the cannabis sativa plant. This is the chemical that gets users high. Cannabidiol (CBD): A cannabinoid associated with the medical marijuana community. It is less popular for recreational users because it is not intoxicating. CBD is currently being researched to learn more about its properties. Potency: The percentage of THC in a given sample of marijuana. It is widely acknowledged that potency is difficult to calculate due many variations of the cannabis sativa plant as well as how it is grown and harvested varies greatly. Most experts agree that THC potency has risen over the last few decades, now approaching up to 30%. Marijuana concentrates contain even higher levels of THC that could range from 40% to 80%. Flower/Bud: The actual flower of the marijuana plant that is harvested and used for the creation of marijuana products. Flower has also been referred to as the “old fashioned” way of smoking marijuana as opposed to use of concentrates. Hydroponics: A system of growing plants, including marijuana, without the use of soil. Kush: A popular strain, or brand, of cannabis plants. 420: A way to identify with the marijuana culture. The date, 4/20 is known as a date to celebrate getting high, and the time 4:20, is noted as an “official” time to get high. 420 is found around pop culture, in movies, online, and on shirts and hats. Edibles: The term for marijuana that is ingested by mouth. Any edible food or drink that has been infused with cannabis extracts. Baked goods are the most common form of edible, but additional forms include flavored coffee drinks, breads, and candies, among others. Marijuana- infused butters or oils are also sold for individuals to make their own edibles. Medibles: A term for edibles that are sold as “medical”, though the product is the same thing as edibles.
CONCENTRATES-SPECIFIC: Post #2 Marijuana concentrates: a highly potent THS concentrated mass that is extracted from the marijuana plant, most commonly similar in appearance to honey or butter. It is known on the street as honey oil or budder. Also knowns THC Extractions or Marijuana Extracts Butane Hash Oil (BHO): a highly potent concentrate of cannabinoids made by dissolving marijuana in plant form in a solvent (usually butane). The resulting product is also referred to as budder, honey oil, dabs, or shatter, depending on how it is manufactured. BHO has a very high THC potency. The use of butane in extraction of BHO is cause for safety concerns as it is highly flammable and has resulted in violent explosions. Wax: A common name for marijuana concentrates. It is a softer, opaque oil that has lost it’s transparency through the extraction process. Depending on the method used to extract it, waxes may take on varying consistencies. Waxes tend to be harder, non-transparent oils. Budder and honeycomb are considered versions of wax. Budder/Honey/Honey Oil: Slang terms used to describe marijuana extracts using butane. It is waxy in appearance, like honey or butter. Shatter: A brittle form of BHO. It has the look of transparent amber glass and has a reputation for being the purest and cleanest type of extract. Dabbing: The practice of smoking the THC-rich extracts of the marijuana plant, in the form of oils, waxes, or shatter, all of which contain extremely large amounts of THC. The extracts are usually prepared with butane (lighter fluid). Tincture: A liquid preparation of marijuana (extract or plant-based) made with alcohol and usually dispensed using a dropper under the tongue. Topical: A preparation of cannabis that has been added to a product, such as lotion or a cream and applied to the skin. Vaporizer: A smoking device used to consume marijuana or tobacco products by heating the oils and creating a vapor for the user to inhale. There are three components to vaporizers: the cartridge which holds the concentrate, a heating device, and a power source (usually a battery). Vaporizers can be used to disguise marijuana use, as it is more difficult to detect. Users believe this method to be safer than smoking, though there has not been research to support that belief. Oil Rig: A device or bong specially used for smoking marijuana concentrates. Adapters can be added to traditional bongs or pipes. 710: upside down, spells “OIL”, a common term for dabs and marijuana concentrates. Like 420, 710 is a way to identify with the concentrates culture. http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/electronic-cigarettes-e-cigarettes http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
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JUUL VAPE Educational Bulletin As vape pen popularity continues to grow, the ‘pen’ types are ever evolving. A newer vape pen (or a pen that delivers nicotine) known as the JUUL (pronounced “Jewel”) has gained a lot of popularity. The nicotine pods that load into this pen are sweet smelling and come in flavors such as Mango, Cool Mint and Crème Brulee (see photo to the right). You can purchase just the pen, or the pod, or all the items together in a “starter pack”. The JUUL vape has continued to receive high levels of attention through media outlets and on social media. The Juul has become so popular; it now has its own lingo. Using a JUUL is simply referred to as “Juuling”. A JUUL can also be known as a “nic-stick”.
Why is the JUUL so popular? The JUUL has a name that separates it from other vape pens as it is not known as a vape but it is known as a JUUL. The JUUL can be carried and sometimes even displayed “in plain sight” without anyone suspecting it is a vape pen. The JUUL is small and rectangular in design. It is discrete and wouldn’t stand out in your hand or in a backpack among other items. While being charged, the JUUL looks like a USB (bottom left) so those who are not familiar, or those who are familiar with the pen, would not realize that a vape was being charged in front of them. This creates an easier environment for it to be charged at school or even at home in the presence of parents. Integer .05
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Quote from a Tall Cop Basic Street Level Info: Training Attendee: To understand the Juul, it is “The info about them came from important to know some basic (Tall Cop) training. I shared the information about the device. I Juul specifically with staff this have found JUUL vape pens sold in morning in an email and we got convenience stores; smoke shops both (Juul vapes) of them and other retail establishments. In today…” some convenience stores, I have -HS School Administrator seen the “traditional” tobacco on the back wall and the Juul vape pods sitting at the counter top…inches from my reach Recently during one of my (see bottom right). classes in the Midwest, a school administrator texted his The Juul is a small sleek three-part system that consists of a daughter (a college student and charging port, the vape pen and a vape pod. The charging asked about the Juul vape) and port has a USB attachment so it can be charged in a laptop, her response was: and the pen itself sits on the charging port and finally the nicotine pod (which is a separate piece) lodges into the top “Ya dad everyone out here is using the Juul” of the vape pen. When all three pieces of the device are put together it looks very similar to a USB drive (see photo from More Quotes: page #1)…especially when placed into a laptop for charging. “Our [school] bathrooms are like You can purchase colored skins online with designs that can vaping lounges”- School Teacher be wrapped on the JUUL to add a different look. “We are seeing these non stop. Kids posting snaps with them in The JUUL Vape Pods: class they are easy to hide.” The nicotine (sometimes flavored) -School Resource Officer for the Juul is distributed via a “pod”. Each pod is said to be equal to a pack of cigarettes or DO YOUR OWN about 200 puffs. As mentioned earlier, some of the pod RESEARCH flavors include Crème Brulee, Mango and Virginia Tobacco. The Juul is activated when someone takes a drag from the Research JUUL popularity top of the device (pod). There is not an on / off switch for and products through the Juul vape pen - making it quick and easy to take a drag social media and websites from the device. The fruity taste and lack of lingering odor such as: seem to also be popular among users. YouTube, EBay, Instagram, & Pinterest Created by: Officer Jermaine Galloway 2
The Evolving Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
By Jermaine Galloway
Here’s a primer on the threats of synthetic drugs to police officers, fire fighters, teachers, administrators, nurses and other who initially arrive at the scene of an incident.
SYNTHETIC DRUGS – drugs from a clandestine lab – are hitting us hard in every sector of our communities. The drugs do not “stay in their lane.” They impact all socioeconomic levels and ages. We have seen overdoses of young children who stumbled upon the drugs, intentionally took them or thought they were taking something else. We’ve also seen several teens (and younger) overdose on various synthetics.
So, where are these synthetic drugs coming from? What is really going on? What should educators and professionals know about these drugs?
SYNTHETIC ARE EASY TO FIND AND PURCHASE
Most synthetic drugs are coming to the United States from labs in China, with a few other countries contributing. There are several websites that give a person access to purchasing directly from China for “products” or “research chemicals.”
For those not purchasing directly from China, there are plenty of online advertisements selling these drugs. A simple search will reveal an overwhelming number of online drug dealers willing to sell synthetic drugs to anyone. These drugs are frequently labeled as research chemicals, but it’s unlikely that an individuals would see that label at first glance because many of the packages are shipped discreetly (a common occurrence with drugs and drug paraphernalia).
WHAT DO SYNTHETICS LOOK LIKE?
Some synthetic drugs include fentanyl, carfentanil, various fentanyl-like drugs, MDMA (Ecstasy) and U- 47700. Once the drug arrives in America, the drug is consumed through various methods, cut with other drugs or laced onto other drugs, depending on who receives it.
For instance, there are multiple cases of synthetic drugs laced onto marijuana. Many people ask what laced marijuana or methamphetamine look like. The answer? They look like marijuana or methamphetamine.
A state trooper attending one of my recent classes told me about an arrest he had made for marijuana wax. Once tested, the wax came back positive for methamphetamine. During his investigation, his suspect stated that she heats up her marijuana wax (for more information, see Drug Trend Alert: Marijuana Wax, Oil, or Concentrates, which can be found on CampusSafetyMagazine.com) and adds methamphetamine. When questioned, she replied that “by adding methamphetamine, she can vape the wax and no one knows!” Basically, any drug can be added to different products, and some of these products already include other drugs (including other synthetics).
FIRST RESPONDERS RUN RISK OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSES
The packaging, transportation, storage, and use of synthetics are a potential public safety hazard to anyone who comes into contact with these drugs. This can especially affect first responders. We have seen a multitude of synthetic drug overdose cases in the past few months.
Generally, when a person hears the term “first responder” they think of police, fire, and emergency medical personnel. However, the term actually refers to the first person to who up and offer aid. That could make the math teacher, basketball coach, nurse or school administrator a first responder if they get there before the school resource officer or any other local law enforcement personnel.
First responders can accidentally come in contact with these drugs and overdose through handling brushing up against these drugs, or just breathing in the dust of the drugs. A good rule of thumb when responding to a situation where you suspect drugs are involved is to always wear nitrile gloves, respiratory masks and long sleeves.
GET TRAINED ON THE RISKS
A question I frequently ask in my trainings is “Have you trained your staff on the current dangers of synthetic drugs?” It is rare that a week goes by and I don’t receive some type of message from a first responder about locating synthetics or information regarding synthetics in their community.
The symptoms of synthetic drug use or an overdose include seizures, hallucinations, suicidal tendencies, homicidal tendencies, delusions, over-stimulation, aggression, paranoia, chest pain, heart attack, death, over-heating, and other self-destructive behaviors. Symptoms can last for hours or even days.
Commonly, synthetic drugs are combined with other synthetic drugs (K2, Spice, etc.) and sometimes several opioids (fentanyl, heroin, etc). The combinations can be deadly.
Due to the easy accessibility and direct shipping, anyone can acquire various synthetic drugs. There are multiple cases of young teens ordering synthetics off the internet and having them directly shipped to their homes, ending in fatalities.
As we move forward, it is important to be aware of the dangers of synthetics and of their easy accessibility – anyone can acquire them and anyone can be affected by them if they accidentally come into contact with them. Stay educated on how to keep yourself safe.
Officer Jermaine Galloway travels the nation teaching campus personnel and law enforcement. He can be reached through his website, www.TallCopSaysStop.com or on Facebook.
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