12/1/2013 Drug Trends & Identification Debi LaVergne DAL Consulting, LLC 602-809-8492 [email protected] or [email protected] What is a Drug? Any substance that alters perception or behavior, reducing that individual’s ability to function appropriately in the academic environment Dilated Pupil Normal Pupil Size Stimulants : Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ritalin, Aderol, Meth Hallucinogens: MDMA (Ecstacy, Molly), LSD, Jimson Weed, Shrums, DXM Possible w/ Kratom & Salvia Soma (always)………Marijuana (possible – not always) Constricted Pupil HGN - Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus CNS Depressants (alcohol), Inhalants, Anesthetics Narcotic Analgesics: Heroin, Morphine, Codeine, Demerol, Fentanyl, Oxycodone 1 12/1/2013 The Top 10 New Trends…….. Tobacco Alcohol Prescription drugs Methamphetamine Marijuana MDMA (Ecstacy) Crack Cocaine Heroin Steroids Inhalants Spice Salvia GHB DXM DMT Krokodil Cannabis - Marijuana Molly BHO Zaney Bars Kratom N-Bomb Bromo-DragonFLY Sativa vs. Indica Mind vs. Body Sativa Indica  Boost of energy and imagination  Lower THC – Better Bud  More relaxing – helps to chill and sleep  Higher THC Level         Haze Junk Herer Acapulco Gold C99 (Cinderella-99) Train Wreck AK-47 Vortex Jack the Ripper        Kush (OG, Bubba, Master) White Rhino Blueberry Romulan Granddaddy Purp Cluster Bomb Purple Urkle Marijuana Slang Newer Terminology Common  Mary J  Hash  Weed  Chronic  Blunts  Grass  Aunt Mary  Roach  Pot  420  Doobie  Kush                 Ace – Marijuana Cigarette A-Bomb – Marijuana/Heroin Cig Funk – High Quality Loco Peace Weed – Marijuana w/ PCP Tea Head – Pot head Wet – w/ PCP Torpedo – Marijuana and crack Parker – Won’t share marijuana cig Dank or Skunk-weed– Potent marijuana Ditch Weed – Inferior quality marijuana Blowing “o’s” Passing Seconds – Shot-Gunning smoke Marijuana Candy – Skulls, Pot-tarts, Stoney-Ranchers Green Screen – Marijuana laced w/ DMT BHO – Butane “Hash” or “Honey” Oil 2 12/1/2013 BHO – Butane “Honey” or “Hash” Oil G-Pen Vaporizers 3 12/1/2013 Spice Signs and Symptoms  Reddened Eyes Conjunctive  Droopy Eyelids  Dilated Pupils (possible)  Increased Pulse  Odor and Debris in Mouth  Relaxed  Body & Eyelid Tremors  Poor Sense of Time Is it Legal????? Spice Spice is known as: Herbal and synthetic mix • “Spice” looks, feels and similar effect of marijuana • May smell like incense or potpourri and can be flavored (ex. strawberry, blueberry, etc.) • Synthetic cannabinoid 5 to 15 times as potent as THC • “Spice” may be smoked in paper, pipes, bongs, water pipes, and other paraphernalia • Main ingredients are baybean, blue lotus and red clover – all can be purchased legally. Side Effects Flu like symptoms… Pale skin Vomiting Severe agitation Loss of consciousness Seizures Elevated heart rate Respiratory failure Spice Gold Spice Diamond Yucatan Fire K2 or K3 Happy Shaman Herbs Zohan Potpourri Salvia Solar Flare K2 Summit Genie PEP Spice Fire n Ice Red Magic Skunk • • • • • • Smoked, chewed, ingested Smells like potpourri Looks like Oregano Hallucinogenic Produces a trance like state Effects are intense but shortlived – appear in (1) minute and lasts approx (30) minutes • LEGAL • 10x – 1-5 grams $19.99 • Also known as Magic Mint, Sally-D, Diviner’s Sage, Maria Pastora 4 12/1/2013 Kratom  Southeast Asian Tree Leaf  Legal in US – Illegal in Thailand  Small doses – Stimulant  Large doses – Hallucinogenic/Sedative  Powder – Mix w/ water $25  Capsules – (4) for $7.99  Side effects  Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Constipation, Darkening of skin (with prolonged use)  Used for opiate withdrawal, pain killer, ADD and help in “social” situations Morning Glory Seeds Contains less potent form of chemical found in LSD -Lyseregic acid hydroxyethylamide (LSA) Used in Aztec rituals in ancient Mexico Herbal Xanex – Blue Lotus Extract Nutmeg – (myristicin - natural organic compound) Betel Nut (Areca Nut) Gourmet fruit sold in ethnic grocery stores Fourth most commonly abused substance in the world, behind tobacco, alcohol & caffeine Stimulating effects Jimson Weed Prescription Drugs Narcotic Analgesics: Vicodin, Oxycontin, Oxycodone  Constricted Pupils CNS Depressants Xanax, Ambien, Valium, Soma**  HGN Present (jerking of the eyes) Stimulants (ADHD Meds) Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin  Dilated Pupils 5 12/1/2013 Street names for Prescription Drugs  Z-bar  Xaneybars  French Fries  Double Trouble  R-ball  Chill Pills  Blues  Tranqs  Bricks  Roapies  Lunch Money  Ruffies  Wolfies  R2  Phennies  Downers  Benzos  Oxy, OC, O  Norco, Cotton, Vike  Hillbilly Heroin, Kicker Pharming Parties Trail Mix Recipe Parachuting General Indicators Heroin Injected • “Track marks” • “On the nod” – only at high levels! • Smoked Snorted Oral Suppositories Teens can be a functioning Heroin addict • Slowed reflexes • Low, slow, raspy speech • Facial itching • Dry mouth • Flaccid muscle tone • Pin-pointed pupils Transdermal Krokodil (Desomorphine) Homemade opiate made from over-the-counter, codeine-based pills mixed w/ iodine, gasoline, paint thinner or alcohol Injected – Made in labs similar to a meth lab Skin turns scaly and green – like a crocodile Nick Names: Walking Dead, Zombie Drug, Kroc 8-10 times more potent than morphine Cheaper alternative to heroin First appeared in Russia – First US reports in Phoenix 6 12/1/2013 Dextromethorphan (DXM) Street Names  Dextromethorphan (DXM) :  Robo, Candy, Dex, Tussin, Velvet, Poor Man’s X, Skittles  Syrup, Trip-face, Vitamin D, Rojo, Daze Maker, Red Devils  “Triple C” (Coriciden Cold & Cough),  Sizzurp (cough syrup with codeine)  Sizzurp is also a drink w/ promethazine (antihistamine) codeine syrup, soda and jolly rancher candy  Purple Drank (cough syrup with liquor – or codeine syrup w/ Sprite)  Lean = Skittles + Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice + DXM  Using = Dexing, Robotripping, Robodosing, Syrup Head  Usually aiming for 900 mg  Dilated Pupils Hallucinogens Molly MDMA (Ecstacy) LSD Blotter Paper  Marketed as “Pure MDMA”  Fake will stick together if squashed – Pure will crumble into dust  Most pills are combination of MDMA (ecstasy) w/ either crack, cocaine, meth or bath salts  Synthetic designer drug  Promoted by Madonna, Nikki Minaj, T.I, Trinidad, Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga N-Bomb DMT – Dimethyltryptamine  Synthetic Hallucinogen  A lot like bath salts & meth w/ a mix of LSD  25I-NBOMe is a derivative of phenethylamine  Relative simple chemical formula can be reproduced by anyone with just a basic understanding of chemistry  Liquid, powder, tablet or blotter paper  General indicators mimic a stimulant  Several deaths here in Arizona  Powerful Hallucinogenic Drug  Smoked, snorted or vaporized  Naturally occurring chemical activated by sleep or upon death  Known as the “God Drug”  The high is known as “Blast –off” 7 12/1/2013 GHB Bromo-DragonFLY  Extremely potent and long acting synthetic psychedelic hallucinogen drug with stimulant properties  Longer onset (up to 6 hours) and duration ( 2-3 days) than LSD  Taken orally – blotter paper, powder, tablets  Known as:  Fly  Magic  Dragon Fly Street names Easy Lay, Georgia Home Boy, GHB, Goop, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid Ecstacy, Liquid X, Scoop Sold in liquid form by the “swig” for $5 $25 per cap – can also be sold as a powder Schedule I or III drug. Made mostly in clandestine labs. Analogues are available legally as industrial solvents Alcohol Vaportini Ocular Eyeballing Gummy Bears Rectally – “Butt Chugging” or “Vodka Tampons” What to look for… Contacting Parents  Words to use: Look at totality of circumstances Changes in behavior, personal hygiene, physical changes, social changes Talk with other teachers – discuss observations Be discreet – avoid embarrassment Remember this is a team effort Review School Policy      Concern “We observed” Appearances Describe behavior – be specific Express hope  Words to AVOID:        Diagnosed Drugs Loaded Impaired Tested positive Suspected Assessed 8