RECOGNIZING DRUG USE / SIGNS 0F ABUSE

Presented by: Benny M. BurrellCrime Prevention Specialist

DRUG USE RECOGNITION Drug categories Paraphernalia Current Drug Trends Visual observation Pupil measurement General indicators Major indicators

Drug CategoriesDISH- N (Acronym)• Depressants • Inhalants • Stimulants • Hallucinogens• Narcotics

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Aluminum cans Plastic bottles Bathroom tissue roller Plumbers tubing / pipe fittings Tool sockets Aerosol cans

CURRENT TRENDS- AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE

Use of Alcohol Use of Inhalant Use of Prescription Drugs Use of Marijuana Use of Incents Use of Bath Salts Synthetic Marijuana (Spice)

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Visual Observation General Indicators Major Indicators HGN- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus VGN- Vertical Gaze Nystagmus

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus An involuntary jerkiness of the eyeballs

when the eyes looks from side to side tracking (horizontally); HGN

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus

45 degree angleTracking

Vertical Gaze Nystagmus An involuntary jerkiness of the eyeballs

when the eyes looks up and down (vertically); VGN

PUPIL MEASUREMENT

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

DEPRESSANTS Any substance other than food that lowers

or alters the ability of the central nervous system by causing it to slow down or become sedated.

DEPRESSANTS Alcohol Gamma Butyrolactone GHB Ketamine Rohyphol Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Phenobarbital Valium Xanax

DEPRESSANTS

Depressants- General Indicators Drunk look with or without odor of alcohol Slurred speech Sleepy Blood shot eyes Lower inhibitions Increase risk taking

Depressants- Major Indicator HGN- Yes VGN- Yes in high doses Pupil size normal Pulse – Generally

depressed

Blood Pressure- Generally depressed

Duration- matter of minutes lasting for

8 to 14 hours.

INHALANTS Any substance capable of being drawn into

the lungs through inhalation such as sniffing of fumes, vapors or gases from one of over 1,400 common house hold products for the purpose of getting high.

INHALANTS Dust Off Butane Paint Thinner Toluene Hair Spray Correction Fluid Spark Whip Nitrous Oxide Nail Polish Odorants Glue

INHALANTS

Inhalants- General Indicators Drunk look with or

without substance odor

Evidence of substance on face, hands or clothes

Slurred speech Blood shot eyes

Disoriented Intense headaches over reaction to minor

events Nausea

Inhalants- Major Indicators HGN – Yes VGN- Yes in high doses Pupil size – normal

(maybe dilated)

Pulse – Generally elevated

Blood pressure- elevated

Duration- relies on dosage and strength

STIMULANTS Any substance other than food that

increases the activity of some organ.

STIMULANTS Amphetamine Coca Leaf Cocaine Crack Cocaine Ice Khat Methamphetamine Methcathinone Methylphenidate Ritalin Nicotine

STIMULANTS

STIMULANTS

Stimulants - General Indicators Agitated Wired Hyper alert Extreme energy Extreme mood swings Runny nose

Over react to minor events

Euphoria Depression when

coming down off high paranoia

Stimulants- Major Indicators HGN- No VGN- No Pupil size – dilated Pulse rate- elevated Blood Pressure- elevated Duration- relies on dosage and strength

HALLUCINOGINS Cannabis Ecstasy Hashish LSD Marinol Marijuana Mescaline Mushrooms Phencyclidine- PCP Peyote Anabolic Steroids Wet Sticks Ketamine

HALLUCINOGINS

HALLUCINOGINS Any substance that causes one to imagine

things that are non-existing.

HALLUCINOGINS- General Indicators Distorted perception Hyper suggestibility Mixing senses Blank stare

Memory Heavy perspiration Disoriented Goose bumps Nausea

HALLUCINOGINS- Major Indicators HGN- No VGN- No Pupil size- dilated Pulse rate- elevated Blood pressure- elevated Duration – relies on dosage and strength

NAROCOTICS Any substance that is capable of causing

or induces profound sleep, lethargy, and relief of pain.

NAROCOTICS Heroin Morphine Opium Oxycotin Oxycodine Poppy Red Rock

NAROCOTICS

Narcotics- General Indicators Droopy eye lids Nodding at the neck Raspy slow speech Sleepy appearance Injection marks;

Particularly over veins

Slow deliberate movement

Forgetful Scratching around the

neck and face

Narcotics- Major Indicators HGN- No VGN- No Pupil size- constricted Pulse rate- depressed Blood pressure- depressed Duration-relies on dosage and strength

References Commonwealth of Va. Governor’s Office for Substance Abuse,

www.gosap.state.va.us Va. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,

www.abc.state.va.us Virginia Center for School Safety, www.vaschoolsafety.com Department of Criminal Justice Services, www.dcjs.state.va.us Virginia Department of Education, www.pen.k12.va.us www.streetdrugs.org Virginia Department of Health, www.vahealth.org http://wtkr.com/2014/02/13/businesses-raided-in-gloucester-count

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Contact Benny M. Burrell Retired Police Officer (757)634-5400 (C) bmburrell4527@gmail.com