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METHAMPHETAMINE
BACKGROUND
 CNS Stimulant
 Synthetic Drug
 Developed 1887
 1927 medical
• Depression
• Diet plans
 World War II
• “Pep pills” on both sides
 1990’s Meth Epidemic
LAWS
 HSC 11377(a) – Possession

HSC 11378 – Possession for Sale

HSC 11379(a) – Sale or Transport

HSC 11550 – Under the Influence

HSC 11370.1 – Possession w/Firearm

HSC 11366 – Maintain Place for Sales

HSC 11364 – Paraphernalia (Pipe / Syringe)

HSC 11379.6(a) – Manufacturing
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FORMS / APPEARANCE

Crystal

Powder
Crystal Methamphetamine
Powder Methamphetamine
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PACKAGING

Zip Lock Bags

Heat Sealed Bags

Twist Tied Bags
Zip Lock
Heat Sealed
Twist Tied
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METHODS OF USE
 Snorting
 Smoking
 Injecting
 Drinking / Eating
Smoking
Snorting
Injecting (Shooting)
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SIGNS OF METHAMPHETAMINE USE / ABUSE
 Sweating ( heavy perspiration)
 Dilated pupils
 Hippus
 Increased respiration and pulse (100 bpm+)
 Rapid speech and movement
 Poor Hygiene
 Meth Sores and “Meth Mouth”
 Foul Odor
 Extreme Weight Loss
 Track Marks
Dilated Pupils
Meth Sores
Face of Meth
Track Marks
Meth Mouth
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COCAINE
BACKGROUND
 CNS Stimulant
 Coca Leaf
 Cocaine developed in mid-1800’s in Germany
 Medical uses
• Local Anesthetic
• Eye and Nasal Surgeries
FORMS / APPEARANCE
 Cocaine Salt
 Cocaine Base (Crack)
Cocaine Salt
Cocaine Base (Crack)
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COCAINE LAWS
 HSC 11350(a) – Possession

HSC 11351 – Possession for Sale

HSC 11351.5 – Possession for Sale (Base)

HSC 11352(a) – Sale or Transport

HSC 11550 – Under the Influence

HSC 11366 – Maintain Place for Sales

HSC 11364 – Paraphernalia (Pipe / Syringe)
PACKAGING
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METHODS OF USE

Snorting

Smoking

Injecting
Snorting
Injecting (Shooting)
Smoking
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SIGNS OF COCAINE USE
• Dilated pupils
•
Rapid heart beat
•
Tremors
•
Talkative
•
Sleeping problems
•
Runny nose
•
Headaches
•
Nasal Sores
•
Lowered Appetite
•
Decreased sexual drive
•
Depressed
•
Irritable
•
Fatigued
•
Redness of skin from itching
•
Nausea
•
Fever
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HEROIN
BACKGROUND
 Opiate
 Semi-synthetic Drug
• Made from Opium
 Developed in Germany late 1800’s
 Used as a depressant to treat sleeping problems, coughs and asthma
 4-5 times more powerful than Morphine
 Highly addictive
HEROIN LAWS
 HSC 11350(a) – Possession
 HSC 11351 – Possession for Sale
 HSC 11352(a) – Sale or Transport
 HSC 11550 – Under the Influence
 HSC 11366 – Maintain Place for Sales
 HSC 11364 – Paraphernalia (Pipe / Syringe)
FORMS / APPEARANCE
 Powder
 Tar
Tar Form
Powder Form
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PACKAGING
METHODS OF USE

Snorting

Smoking

Injecting
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SIGNS OF USE / ABUSE
 Nausea and vomiting
 Constricted pupils
 Slowed respiration and pulse
 Dry skin and itching
 Slowed speech and movement
 Constipated
 Loss of sex drive
OXYCONTIN
 Alternate for Heroin Addict
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MARIJUANA
BACKGROUND
 Cannabis Sativa

delta – 9 Tetrahydrocannibinol (THC)

Schedule I Controlled Substance

Psychedelic drug w/Stimulant and Depressant characteristics

Records of marijuana date back to BC

Rope, paper, clothing, etc

Medical Marijuana in 17 States and DC
MARIJUANA LAWS
 HSC 11357(a) – Possession of concentrated cannabis

HSC 11357(b) – Possession of less than an ounce

HSC 11357(c) – Possession of over an ounce

HSC 11358 – Marijuana Cultivation

HSC 11359 – Possession of Marijuana for Sale

HSC 11360(a) – Sales / Transportation

HSC 11366 – Maintain place for sales

HSC 11379.6 – Manufacturing Hash*
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MARIJUANA USE / ABUSE
 Redness eyes
 Dilated Pupil
 Pupil failure to hold (Rebound Dilation)
 Non-convergence
 Droopy eyelids
 Failure to estimate distance - frequent, 4 to 6 hours
MARIJUANA EFFECTS
STIMULATION:
• Increased pulse rate
• Increase in blood pressure
• Decreased attention span
• Craving for sweets
• Poor concentration
SEDATION:
• Droopy eyelids
• Non-convergence
• Giggly or giddy
• Poor muscle coordination
• Dry lips / mouth
• Slow speech
ANESTHESIA:
• Pain relief
• Memory loss
• Time distortion
• Increased hearing loss
HALLUCINOGENIC:
• Hallucinations
• Paranoia
• Delusions
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MEDICAL MARIJUANA
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PERSONAL USE v SALES (POSSESSION FOR SALE)
 Quantity
 Packaged for Sale
 Indicia of Sales
 Statements or Combination
WEIGHT
GRAMS
SLANG
One (1) Pound
454
“One”
Half (1/2) Pound
227
“Half”
Quarter (1/4) Pound
113.5
“Q-P”
One (1) Ounce
28.5
“OZ” or “Zip”
Half (1/2) Ounce
14.25
“Half OZ”
Quarter (1/4) Ounce
7.125 (7)
“Quarter OZ”
Eighth (1/8) Ounce
3.5
“8-Ball”
Sixteenth (1/16) Ounce
1.77
“Teener”
One (1) Gram
1.0
“Gram”
Quarter (1/4) Gram
.25
“Quarter”
Tenth (1/10) Gram
.10
“Point” or “Dime”
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