KERN COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Crime Prevention Unit

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Drug Facts

Prescription / Household Drugs

Alcohol

Marijuana/ Spice

Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Opiates/ Narcotic Analgesic

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/addiction.2

Up to 39% of all felony prosecutions in Kern

County include methamphetamine offenses. 3

Approximately one-third of emergency room

patients at Kern Medical have used

methamphetamine.3

Well over 50% of substance abuse treatment

admissions in Kern County are for

methamphetamine-related disorders.3

• 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 impulse control.

• Lack of planning ahead.

• Leads to: Teen pregnancy, Drunk

Driving, STD’s

• Introducing drugs during this period

of development may cause brain

changes that have profound and

long-lasting consequences.

Drug Facts

Medicine Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinets

Alcohol

Nicotine/E-cigs

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

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 xylene

Perfume

Mouthwash

Glue

Paint

Cough Medicine (Dextromethorphan)

Promethazine(codeine cough syrup) +

soft drink + candy

Drowsiness

Euphoria

Signs to look for:

Raspy voice

Slower heart rate

Slurred speech

Lack of coordination

Disorientation,

depression,

disconnection,

paranoia, fits of rage

Addiction could lead to

possible brain

damage,

seizures,

Nutmeg/Mace- Hallucinogenic properties,

like X

Vanilla extract

Whipped Cream-Nitrous Oxide “Whip Its”

Vodka soaked gummy bears

Gateway for

elementary school age

children

Can lead to:

• High blood pressure

• Irregular heart beat

• Caffeine toxicity

• Drug dependence

Caffeine powder can

be ordered online-

Trend

Caffeine consumption*

Kids: no more than 100 mg per day

Adults: 400 mg per day

*Mayo Clinic

5 Hour Energy: 200

Rockstar 160-240

Monster: 140-240

Red Bull: 80-114

Starbucks Venti

Coffee: 415

Diet Coke: 46

Chameleon Cold

Brew Coffee: 1,080

Alcohol, caffeine, taurine and guarana

9% of 8th graders have tried- all

time high

Smoke free and tobacco free but

not nicotine free

Nicotine + propylene glycol +

additives

Additives: 10 known carcinogens

• Diethylene Glycol (antifreeze)

• Lithium- Rocket Fuel

• Cadium- In Batteries

• Cartomizer fluid- Metal &

silicate particles

o Liquid nicotine can be lethal-

1 Tsp child

o Health consequences despite

claims

o Diminished lung function

o Airway resistance

o Inflammation

Digital Drugs

I-Doser “Recreational simulations”

Claims of a virtual high that can

affect perception/mood, and/or

act as an analgesic.

Millions of hits: “Gates of Hades”,

“Hand of God”, “Acid/LSD Trip”

Nothing has been scientifically

proven BUT indicates willingness

to experiment with drugs.

“Medical MJ” –

promotes belief

that it is not

harmful and ok to

use.

Gateway drug:

More than ½ of

new illicit drug

users begin with

420

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)- mind altering chemical

According to AMA- daily smoking

produces same lung damage and

cancer danger as smoking 5 X’s as

many cigarettes

Various Names:

Pot, Grass,Herb, Weed,

Mary Jane, Skunk, Haze,

Reefer, Acapulco Gold

Affects brain

receptors that

influence

pleasure,

memory, thinking,

concentration,

movement,

coordination,

appetite, pain

and sensory/time

perception

Consumption: • Most common is rolled into a

cigarette (joint or blunt) 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

Anxiety/Panic

Paranoia

Hallucinations

Can lead to: Depression, Psychosis

Suicidal thoughts

Use during teen years can lower IQ

Bloodshot, watery eyes

Loss of concentration

Odor of Marijuana

Dry mouth, white residue

on tongue

Increased heart rate

Respiratory problems

Non-convergence

Impaired memory

Doubles chances for a

driver to have accident

*National Institute on Drug Abuse

Inhaled- Vape Edible/Brewed Smoke indoors - SPLOOF

1970’s – 1-3% 1990’s – 4-6%

Currently – 20-35%

Oil Form- BHO-butane hash oil

Dabs, Glass, Honey Oil, shatter, budder, Wax

a concentrated extract, capsules, eaten, smoked, vaporized, lotion/ointment

“710”

Average “dab” is 70-90% THC

Sploof Sweatshirt vaporizers Items to hide drugs

BHO Labs are very dangerous

Rexland Acres Explosion

Walnut Creek Explosion

SPICE / K2 is a designer drug known as a

synthetic cannabinoid.

The synthesized chemicals are

sprayed on plant leaf material and can

be smoked similar to marijuana or

sold as liquid for vape. Originally sold

and marketed as herbal incense or

potpourri.

Other names: Fake weed, Bliss, Black

Mamba, Genie, Skunk, Moon Rocks

Effects can be 5-100 X more potent

Migraines

Withdrawal

Agitation/Agression

Seizures and tremors

Unconsciousness

Vomiting

Hallucinations and

paranoia

Increased blood pressure

Anxiety and panic attacks

Paralysis

Possible brain damage

Physical/ Psychoactive Effects

Emily Bauer -16

Not an illegal controlled substance

Does not show up on drug tests

Easily attainable- Gas 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

compound an illegal

controlled substance, the

manufacturers replace or

change the substance with

another that is equally as

harmful.

Other names:

Cloud 9,

Relax,

Crown, Mojo

Scooby Snax

Bath Salts are a synthetic cathinone. (Similar

to Khat, an African stimulant). A designer

drug which most commonly contains

methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), a

psychoactive drug 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

Amphetamines

Meth

Ritalin

Diet Pills

Cold Pills

Caffeine

Accelerated activity

Increased stamina

Talkative

Increased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Accelerated internal clock

Bruxism (teeth clenching)

Sweating

Dilated pupils

Violent behavior

AKA: Coke, Snow, Blow, Charlie, Rock, C

Two types of cocaine:

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

pseudoephedrine

and cook it with

chemicals i.e.

battery acid, drain

cleaner, paint

thinner, lighter fluid,

antifreeze 80% of labs

MDMA/ECSTASY

LSD

PEYOTE/MESCALINE

PSILOCYBIN (Shrooms)

SALVIA

JIMSON WEED

Hallucinations Euphoria Emotional warmth/increased sex

drive Enhanced sensory perception Increased stamina Increased heart rate Increased body temperature Bruxism (teeth clenching) Sweating Dilated pupils

Intense emotional feelings good and

bad

Magnify sensory and Hallucinogen

auditory receptions

Bizarre behavior

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a synthetic

drug manufactured mostly

outside the US.

It has both hallucinogenic and

amphetamine 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 bad trip 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

Heroin

Morphine

Vicodin

Percodan

Oxycontin

Fentanyl

Hydrocodone

Pain Reliever

Seditive

Euphoria

Depressant

Two types of Heroin:

Powdered Heroin (produced primarily in the east,

generally a white to off white color)

Black Tar Heroin (produced in Mexico and Colombia,

most common form of Heroin found on the west coast)

Trending Drugs:

• Fentanyl- an opiate 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

Nausea

Injection sites

Constricted pupils

Decreased heart

rate

Slow internal clock

Two types of PCP:

Powdered PCP (crystal)

Liquid PCP (water)

AKA: ozone, 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

• Loss of interest in family

activities

• Disrespect for family

rules

• Withdrawal from

responsibilities

• Verbally or physically

abusive

• Sudden increase or

decrease in appetite

• Disappearance of

valuable items or money

• Not coming home on

time

• Not telling you where

they are going

• Constant excuses for

behavior

• Spending a lot of time

in their rooms

• Drop in grades

• New (bad) friends

• Wardrobe

Signs of Drug Use:

#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 life.

#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/

1. National Drug Intelligence Center. The Economic Impact of Illicit Drug Use on American

Society. Washington, DC: United States 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

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