Triton District Opioid Police Presentation Opiate/opioid forum - 2018

What are Opiates?

Opiates – Narcotic Analgesics - A Narcotic is a drug derived from Opium, or produced synthetically that relieves pain, but also induces euphoria, alters mood, and produces sedation. An “Analgesic” is a medication or drug that relieves pain. It differs from an anesthetic, in that it lowers one’s perception or sensations of pain, rather than stopping nerve transmission. Narcotic analgesics include opium, the natural alkaloids of opium (such as Morphine, Codeine and Thebaine), the derivatives of opium (such as heroin, dilaudid, oxycodone and percodan), and the synthetic narcotics.

Commonly abused Narcotics Opium Morphine Heroin Dilaudid Hydrocodone Codeine OxyContin Demerol Methadone Fentanyl

Narcotics – How are they used? - Smoked - Snorted (insufflation) - Injected - Oral

Narcotic Analgesics – Signs/Symptoms - Low Raspy Speech - Facial Itching - Dry Mouth – thirst - Constricted “pin point” pupils - Fresh puncture marks/track marks - Slowed breathing

Narcotics – Drug Safety/Disposal - Unused/expired drugs should be turned into the Police Station or other receptacles

Narcotics – Emergency Help - Dial 911 - Nasal Naloxone “Narcan” Narcotic Analgesic Antagonist – reverses an overdose due to narcotic anaglesics. Temporary, emergency treatment – similar to an EpiPen for allergic reactions

Where does it all start? Clothing Music - The use of narcotics and drugs in general cannot be narrowed down to one specific drug. - However, there are certain indicators that can be used as red flags for drug use and future drug use/abuse. Prescription drugs Over the counter drugs (Cough Syrup, Benadryl, etc) - Media (TV, Movies, etc) Clothing Music

What to look for - Associated clothing brands Aperture hats (some) – stash spots inside sweat bands BLVD supply – weed palm tree logo Seedless – sell shorts with sewn in “stash” pouches DGK – Dirty Ghetto Kids DVS shoes – stash compartment behind “lip” Supra Shoes – stash compartment behind “lip” NBI – No Bad Idea’s – multiple stash compartments SRH – Stoners reeking havoc or supporting radical habits Big in the skate/bike/extreme sports scene Big association with the “spade”

Clothing continued

What to look for continued… - E-cigaretts Spice – “synthetic cannabis” Marijuana oil BHO – Butane Honey Oil – “Dabs, Shatter”

Not your parents weed… - Cannabis Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol – “THC” The primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis Weed in the 1960’s & 1970’s – 3-5% THC Weed today… 13%-15% on the street Dispensaries- 30-60%% “honey oils” – 80%-90%

Narcotics – Long Term Help https://www.na.org/ https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/ https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline https://www.rehabs.com/about/narcotic-rehab/ http://www.narconon.org/drug-abuse/parents-get-help.html