Drug LawDrug LawDeputy Fred NeimanDeputy Fred Neiman

Yes, this is a Tazer and I’ve used itYes, this is a Tazer and I’ve used it

No, I have not been shot atNo, I have not been shot at

No, I’ve never killed anyoneNo, I’ve never killed anyone

Controlled SubstancesControlled Substances

Street DrugsStreet Drugs Cocaine, HeroinCocaine, Heroin MethamphetamineMethamphetamine MarijuanaMarijuana

Prescription DrugsPrescription Drugs Painkillers – Vicodin OxycontinPainkillers – Vicodin Oxycontin Tranquilizers, Sedatives, StimulantsTranquilizers, Sedatives, Stimulants

RCW 69.50.401-3RCW 69.50.401-3

(1) It is unlawful for any person to (1) It is unlawful for any person to possess a controlled substance possess a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription … or except as prescription … or except as otherwise authorized by this chapter.otherwise authorized by this chapter.

(2) Except as provided in RCW (2) Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401469.50.4014, any person who violates , any person who violates this section is guilty of a class C this section is guilty of a class C felony felony

RCW 69.50.401-4RCW 69.50.401-4

any person found guilty of any person found guilty of possession of forty grams or less of possession of forty grams or less of marihuana is guilty of a marihuana is guilty of a misdemeanor misdemeanor

MarijuanaMarijuana

How marijuana works:How marijuana works: Active chemical- Active chemical- THC (delta-9-THC (delta-9-

tetrahydrocannabinol)tetrahydrocannabinol) A neurotoxin, THC is A neurotoxin, THC is damaging to brain cells, though apparently damaging to brain cells, though apparently not as much as meth or alcoholnot as much as meth or alcohol

In 1960 the average level of THC found in In 1960 the average level of THC found in marijuana was less than 1%. marijuana was less than 1%. THC levels THC levels found in marijuana today are often as found in marijuana today are often as high ashigh as 40%, 40%, and have been found as and have been found as high as high as 60%.60%.

THC has been found to effect the brain in THC has been found to effect the brain in areas that control areas that control pleasure, memory, pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movementperception, and coordinated movement..

Why not use Marijuana- the great Why not use Marijuana- the great debatedebate

1.1. It is natural, so that makes it safe.It is natural, so that makes it safe.• Although marijuana is natural in its Although marijuana is natural in its

original form, so are cyanide, heroin, original form, so are cyanide, heroin, cocaine, and many poisonous cocaine, and many poisonous substances.substances.

2.2. Is marijuana the “gateway drug”?Is marijuana the “gateway drug”?• Regular marijuana users are much more Regular marijuana users are much more

likely to use other drugs.likely to use other drugs.

3 Marijuana use is linked with juvenile 3 Marijuana use is linked with juvenile delinquency, theft, assault, ect.delinquency, theft, assault, ect.

Long Term Effects- LungsLong Term Effects- Lungs A single marijuana joint can contain as A single marijuana joint can contain as

much tar and harmful ingredients as 14 much tar and harmful ingredients as 14 cigarettes.cigarettes.

Research at UCLA: “the daily smoking Research at UCLA: “the daily smoking of relatively small amounts of of relatively small amounts of marijuana marijuana (3-4 joints) has at least a (3-4 joints) has at least a comparable, if not greater effect … comparable, if not greater effect … than smoking over 20 tobacco than smoking over 20 tobacco cigarettes”cigarettes”

Long Term Effects- Immune Long Term Effects- Immune Response & BrainResponse & Brain

Marijuana directly effects the parts of Marijuana directly effects the parts of your brain that process your brain that process fear and fear and aggressionaggression (emotions) and your (emotions) and your memorymemory. Marijuana use . Marijuana use can impair can impair your ability to process emotions and your ability to process emotions and learn from your experienceslearn from your experiences. .

Marijuana can Marijuana can lessen or limit motivation lessen or limit motivation and driveand drive with regard to interests and with regard to interests and success.success.

Long Term Effects- MentalLong Term Effects- Mental

Marijuana causes mild to severe memory Marijuana causes mild to severe memory impairment depending on the person.impairment depending on the person.

Research has shown that marijuana’s adverse Research has shown that marijuana’s adverse impact on learning and memory can last for impact on learning and memory can last for days or weeks after the acute effects of the days or weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off. drug wear off. This can limit student This can limit student effectiveness in class and success in school effectiveness in class and success in school long after use has occurred.long after use has occurred.

Marijuana MythsMarijuana Myths MYTH- Buying marijuana doesn’t hurt MYTH- Buying marijuana doesn’t hurt

anyone elseanyone else FACT- Most marijuana smoked in the US FACT- Most marijuana smoked in the US

is brought in by drug traffickers from is brought in by drug traffickers from Mexico, Latin America, and Canada. Mexico, Latin America, and Canada. Violence and drug trafficking go hand in Violence and drug trafficking go hand in hand, with incidents of torture, hand, with incidents of torture, extortion, and murder between rival extortion, and murder between rival gangs and cartels, Law Enforcement, gangs and cartels, Law Enforcement, and citizens. Costs to deal with these and citizens. Costs to deal with these problems are in the billions and are paid problems are in the billions and are paid by tax payers- you and me.by tax payers- you and me.

Marijuana MythsMarijuana Myths MYTH- Marijuana is relatively safe when MYTH- Marijuana is relatively safe when

bought on the street or locally.bought on the street or locally. FACT- Marijuana can easily be laced FACT- Marijuana can easily be laced

with other drugs, including with other drugs, including methamphetamine, PCP, and LSD. methamphetamine, PCP, and LSD. Users are generally unaware of the Users are generally unaware of the additional drugs until they start to take additional drugs until they start to take effect. effect. Recent cases in Clark County Recent cases in Clark County indicate local marijuana may be laced indicate local marijuana may be laced with PCP, also known as Angel Dust.with PCP, also known as Angel Dust.

Synthetic Marijuana?Synthetic Marijuana?

Prescription Drug Abuse

Stadium High School PSAStadium High School PSA

Rx Abuse in Clark County: Test your Rx IQ!

How much is one 80 mg tablet of Oxycontin worth on the street?

A. $15

B. $30

C. $50

D. $80

Test Your Rx IQ!

Answer:

• $80! An 80 mg tablet of Oxy retails for $6.00, but high demand on the street means one tablet can sell for as much as $80.*

• Many crimes related to Rx abuse are on the rise, including DUI, Pharmacy robberies and assault.**

Test your Rx IQ!

Between 1997 and 2005, the number of individual doses of Oxycodone sold in the state of Washington increased by:

A.25%

B.100%

C.300%

D.500%

Test your Rx IQ!

Answer:

A 500% increase; from 1,941,270 individual doses to 11,650,127 doses.

The number of methadone doses increased by 1,042%, from 918,004 to 10,481,780

Test your Rx IQ!

Scientists in the Pacific Northwest have found:

A.Hormones from medicines in lakes and streams in King County

B.Medicines in the Columbia River

C.Medicines in the treated wastewater being discharged to local waters of Olympia, Lacey, Puyallup and Tacoma

D.All the above

Test your Rx IQ!

Answer:

All the above! As you’ve learned from our quiz, Rx abuse affects things we all care about:

• Protecting our environment• Safe community• Healthy individuals and families

Rx Data: True or False?

Every day 2500 kids in the U.S. abuse prescription drugs for the first time.

9 out of 10 people who have drug/alcohol problems started using as a teen

Washington State is ranked #6 in the country for prescription drug abuse

Rx Abuse Kills

Drug overdoses have surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of

accidental deaths in Washington State – The majority of these overdoses are

due to prescription drugs

Commonly Abused Rx Drugs

• Painkillers/Opiates

• Sedatives/Depressants

• Stimulants

• DXM/Cough Syrup

• Besides infancy, puberty is a period of rapid growth and brain development.

• Rx drug use can impair brain

development with no chance

of recovery of lost functions.

• Drug use during development can decrease memory, school performance and test scores.

Brain Development

Brain development

95% of the brain develops by age 6, with completion of the final 5% by age

Frontal lobe is last to develop.

Frontal Lobe is responsible for: impulse control, judgment, planning, goal setting and predicting consequences.

• It’s safer to abuse Rx drugs than illicit drugs, even if they’re not prescribed by a doctor.

• Rx drugs have fewer side effects and are not as addictive.

• It’s okay to share

Rx Myths:

Prevent Rx Abuse: Education

“Denormalize” the behavior• While 1 in 5 teens are abusing Rx drugs, 4 in 5

are not.

Debunk common myths• Just as dangerous and addictive as other

substances; even “occasional use”

Determine rules and boundaries• Set safety guidelines and controls in your

home.• Be aware of your own behaviors, attitudes,

and language around Rx use.

METHMETH

Methamphetamine is a Methamphetamine is a highly addictivehighly addictivestimulant drugstimulant drug

Snorted Snorted Smoked Smoked Injected Intravenously Injected Intravenously Eaten or rubbed on the gums Eaten or rubbed on the gums

METHMETH FACTS FACTS

Who Uses Meth?Who Uses Meth?

Men and women Men and women Largest age group: 18-25 Largest age group: 18-25 More White users than other ethnicitiesMore White users than other ethnicities

Meth isn’t only used to get high or Meth isn’t only used to get high or escape: escape:

Working momsWorking moms Students Students Truck drivers Truck drivers Busy professionalsBusy professionals

12 million people have tried meth

Your Body on MethYour Body on Meth SHORT TERM: Powerful rush, euphoria, long-lasting SHORT TERM: Powerful rush, euphoria, long-lasting

high can stretch on for dayshigh can stretch on for days

INCREASES: ENERGY CONFIDENCE SEX DRIVE BLOOD PRESSURE HEART RATE

DECREASES: INHIBITION APPETITE NEED FOR SLEEP

HOW METH AFFECTS USERSHOW METH AFFECTS USERS

The Brain on MethThe Brain on Meth

Dopamine is a feel-Dopamine is a feel-good chemical good chemical

produced by the produced by the brain brain

Meth kicks dopamine Meth kicks dopamine production into high production into high gear, lighting up the gear, lighting up the

brainbrain

HOW METH AFFECTS USERSHOW METH AFFECTS USERS

HOW METH AFFECTS USERSHOW METH AFFECTS USERS

Long Term Effects• Paranoia • Hallucinations- especially of bugs crawling under the skin • Depression• Obsessive behavior• Agitation • Insomnia • Aggression or violent behavior • Convulsions • Death

Inside the Brain…Inside the Brain…

HOW METH AFFECTS USERSHOW METH AFFECTS USERS

Meth changes brain chemistry, and after extended use, the

brain stops responding to dopamine.

The result: users can’t feel good.

Severe weight loss/anorexia

Faces of MethamphetamineFaces of MethamphetamineSpeed BumpsSpeed Bumps

Images courtesy Multnomah County Sheriff’s OfficeImages courtesy Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office

Effects of meth(Before)

Source – Nebraska State Patrol

Effects of methEffects of meth(After)(After)

Source – Nebraska State Patrol

BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER

June 2001 November 2004

July 2003 17 months later

December 1999 3 months later

Source: Multnomah County Detention Center, Oregon, photos by Deputy Bret King (The Oregonian, p. D1, 12-28-04)

August 1996 4 years later

HOW METH AFFECTS HOW METH AFFECTS USERSUSERS

AlcoholAlcohol

Short Term EffectsShort Term Effects

Minor in PossessionMinor in Possession

Illegal for anyone under 21 YOA to Illegal for anyone under 21 YOA to possess, consume, or acquire liquorpossess, consume, or acquire liquor

Or exhibit the effects of having Or exhibit the effects of having consumed liquor while in a public consumed liquor while in a public placeplace

Or supply alcohol to a minorOr supply alcohol to a minor ……exceptions?exceptions?

MIP effects Driving LicenseMIP effects Driving License

1st MIP - lose license for 1 year or 1st MIP - lose license for 1 year or until 17th birthday (whichever is until 17th birthday (whichever is longer)longer)

2nd MIP - lose license for 2 years or 2nd MIP - lose license for 2 years or until 18th birthday (whichever is until 18th birthday (whichever is longer)longer)

Drugs?Drugs?

Theft IIIAttempted Theft IIITheft of GasDCWT - Suspended

Avoid this…Avoid this…