Radnor Police

Current Trends and Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Activity in the Delaware Valley Region

Lt. Andy Block

Radnor Police Department

Alliance for Safe Kids February 3, 2017

Radnor Police

Introduction

Purpose of Presentation

Radnor Police

Course of Progression

Alcohol

Drugs

Synthetic Drugs

Case Study

Drugs Defined

Drugs Defined:Any substance, natural or artificial, other than food,

the by its chemical nature alters structure or function in a living organism.

Psychoactive Drug – A drug that specifically affects thoughts, emotions, or behavior.

Illicit Drug – A drug that is unlawful to possess or use.

Deviant Drug Use – Drug use is not common within social groups and is disapproved by the majority.

Alcohol

Alcohol Defined:

An organic substance formed when a hydroxyl group is

substituted for a hydrogen atom in a hydrocarbon. The type of alcohol used in alcoholic beverages, ethanol, derives from fermenting sugar with yeast. After alcohol is ingested, the body converts it to sugar-based fuel. Alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant, and it may be part of solutions used as

preservatives, antiseptics, or medications.

Alcohol

Alcohol Defined:Whiskey, gin, vodka, Barley and

Hops or any other intoxicating liquor containing this liquid.

Underage Drinking

Alcohol and Underage Drinking Offenses:

Summary Offense

Fines Ranging from $150-$300.00

Loss of Driving Privilege 1st Offense – 90 Days

2nd Offense – 1 Year

3rd Offense – 2 Years Youth Diversionary Programs and

Community Service

Same Penalties for False ID Cards

Underage Offenses

Underage Drinking/Liquor Law Offenses

2015 – 31 Offenses

2016 – 17 Offenses

Driving Under the Influence

DUI – Alcohol Related:Standard of Proof .02% BAC < 21 .08%BAC > 21

Minors Prohibited from Operation with Alcohol

Criminal Arrest and Record

Loss of Driving Privileges

Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Placed on ProbationFirst Time Offender ARD

Second & Third Offenses:Incarceration Periods

DUI Offenses

DUI ARREST RATES

2015 – 43 DUI/Alcohol

5 DUI/Drugs

2016 – 30 DUI/Alcohol

6 DUI/Drugs

Illegal and Illicit Drugs

Etiology of Drug Dependency

Usually Begins with:

Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Usage.

Use of Marijuana.

Use of Prescription Medication – Narcotics.

Graduating to Cocaine and Heroin Use.

Gateway Substances:

Alcohol and Tobacco Use are Signs Leading to Gateways Use of illicit drugs.

Schedule I

FEDERAL DRUG SCHEDULES

Schedule I –

Considered to have a very high abuse and addiction with no accepted medical safety or benefit of use.

Examples - Heroin, LSD , Marijuana, EcstasyPsilocybin – AKA Mushrooms and

LSD

Schedule II

Schedule II –

Have a high abuse potential with certain accepted medical uses. May lead to psychological and physical dependence.

Examples Morphine, Cocaine, Percocet, Fentanyland Dilaudid are classified as Schedule II Narcotics.

Schedule III

Schedule III –Less potential for abuse than substances in Schedules I or II. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

Examples of Schedule III narcotics include:

Vicodin®,

Tylenol with Codeine®,

Suboxone®.

Schedule IV

Schedule IV –Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III.

Examples of Schedule IV substances include: Xanax®, carisoprodol (Soma®), clonazepam Klonopin®, Valium®, Ativan®, Versed®.

Sedatives – Tranquilizers

** -Schedule Source DEA – Justice.gov.

THC

• Distorted perceptions

• Difficulties with thinking and resolution

• Loss of motor coordination

• Increased heart rate

• Feelings of anxiety or paranoia• Perception Difficulties – Impaired

Faculties

Marijuana One of the most frequently

abused psychoactive drugs.Effects:

Drug Equations

DRUG EQUATIONS

ALCOHOL and TOBACCO

PLUS

MARIJUANA

We are Just Getting Started

Depressants

Prescription Drugs:

Depressants Barbiturates– Ativan, Amytal, Nembutal

Depressants Benzodiazepines – Valium, Xanax

Sleep Medications – Ativan, Sonata, Lunesta

Opioid Narcotics

Prescription Drugs:

Opioids

Codeine

Morphine

Oxycontin

Oxycodone

Fentanyl

Opioids

Prescription Drugs:

Opioids –

Intoxication Effects - Pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness, sedation, weakness, dizziness, nausea, impaired coordination, confusion, dry mouth, itching, sweating, clammy skin, constipation.

Prescription Opioids

Prescription Drugs:

Opioids –

Potential Health Consequences - slowed or arrested breathing, lowered pulse and blood pressure, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma, death; risk of death increased when combined with alcohol or other CNS depressants

Drug Equations

ALCOHOL and TOBACCO

+

MARIJUANA

+

PRESCRIPITION DRUGS

ILLICIT DRUGS

Examples

Cocaine – Stimulant – White Powder Form

o Natural Form – Coca Leaves that are refined

Crack Cocaine – Rock like feature solid form

o Manufactured – Natural to Synthetic Refined through Baking Soda and Ammonia – Free Base.

SYNTHETIC DRUGS

General Definition: A synthetic drug is a drug with properties and effects similar to a known hallucinogen or

narcotic but having a slightly altered chemical structure, especially such a drug created

in order to evade restrictions against illegal substances.

Examples: K2 or Spice is a mixture of herbs, spices or shredded plant material that is typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

ILLICIT/SYNTHETIC DRUGS

MOLLY o Synthetic Manufactured Drug

o Effects of Amphetamine and Hallucinogen

o Produces feelings of increased energy, euphoria, emotional warmth and empathy toward others, and distortions in sensory and time perception.

o Physiological Effects include:

o muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, and chills or sweating.

o Critical Effects!

Hyperthermia – Cardiovascular Failure

Death

SALVIA

Salvia Divinorum is grown domestically and imported from Mexico and Central and South America. The Internet is used for the promotion and distribution of Salvia . It is sold as seeds, plant cuttings, whole plants, fresh and dried leaves, extract-enhanced leaves of various strengths (e.g., 5x, 10x, 20x, 30x), and liquid extracts purported to contain salvinorin A. These products are also sold at local shops (e.g., head shops and tobacco shops)

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Most Abused Prescription Medications?

Oxycontin

Vicodin

Fentanyl

Valium and Xanax

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Final Equation – Course of Destruction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Marijuana

Prescription Drugs

Heroin

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Final Equation – Course of Destruction

Heroin

Cheaper Than Prescriptions Opiates

$110. 00 Per Bundle – 10-12 Bags Per Bundle

Philadelphia – Heroin Hub

“CHASING THE DRAGON”

Heroin • Heroin-related overdose deaths have more

than quadrupled since 2010.

• From 2014 to 2015, heroin overdose death rates increased by 20.6%, with nearly 13,000 people dying in 2015.

• In 2015, males aged 25-44 had the highest heroin death rate at 13.2 per 100,000, which was an increase of 22.2% from 2014.

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RPD Drug Arrests

DRUG ARRESTS

2015 – 98 Offenses

10 - Heroin

2016 – 86 Offenses

16 – Heroin

Chicago PD Case Study

Case Study

Captain John Roberts – Chicago PD.

http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/06/19/12303942-painkiller-use-breeds-new-face-of-heroin-addiction?lite

Social Media

Social Media

Radnor PD Contact Information

Questions

Contact Information:

LT. Andy Block

Radnor Police

610.688.5606 ext. 104

ablock@radnor.org