Crime Prevention Part II DRUG AWARENESS “ CHEESE ” new face of Heroin Community Presentations ©TCLEOSE Course #2102 Crime Prevention Curriculum Part II is the intellectual property of ICJS (2009) Institute for Criminal Justice Studies

A Different kind of “Cheese”?

Cheese Heroin “Cheese”: The New Face of Heroin Black Tar Heroin “Cheese” + = Tylenol PM or generic

What is “Cheese”?  Black tar heroin combined with crushed Tylenol PM tablets  Highly Addictive and very dangerous  Tan-colored powder usually snorted through the nose with a tube, straw, or small ballpoint pen

What is “Cheese”? Continued  Packaged in a small paper bindle or zip lock baggie  Can be bought for as little as $2  Popular among Hispanic juveniles, both male and female  Has been identified in more than a dozen Dallas ISD secondary and surrounding suburbs

Teenage Heroin The New Teenage Heroin Market  Cheese, Chees, Cheez, Chez, Chz, Queso, Keso, Kso,…  look for these in text messages on cell phones

Teenage Heroin The New Teenage Heroin Market Combination of:  Black Tar Heroin  Tylenol PM (or generic)

What does “Cheese” look like

“Cheese” Packaged In Bindles

Student was storing his “cheese” in his car radio face-plate case.

More “Cheese”

VICTIMS of “Cheese”

Symptoms of Use  Drowsiness and Lethargy  Euphoria  Excessive Thirst  Disorientation  Sleepiness and Hunger  Sudden change in grades & friends

Symptoms of Withdrawal (may begin within a few hours of use)  Mood Swings  Insomnia  Headache, chills, nausea, vomiting  Muscle Spasms/bone pain  Anxiety, agitation, disorientation  May last five to six days

Overdose Risks  Heroin, morphine (heroin metabolite) and diphenhydramine HCl are all CNS and respiratory depressants  Overdose or combination with other depressants (i.e. alcohol) can cause respiratory arrest and subsequent death

Where Is The Heroin? Where Is The Heroin? Users have become quite proficient at hiding their heroin/“cheese” Tennis shoes - under the soles, slipped under the loop in the tongue Clothes – Hoodies & Pants - in cuffs, waistbands, pockets Backpacks, book bags Girl’s bras Hair buns or twists Binders, inside books Inside color markers Belt Buckles Battery compartments of cell phones

Where is the Heroin? (cont.) Building Hiding Places  Restrooms  Unlocked lockers  Gym locker rooms  Under portables  In desks  Classrooms

Manufacturing & Distribution  End users purchase “bumps” of “cheese” from other juveniles or, in some cases, directly from adult dealers  “Cheese” Can be purchased for as little as $10 a gram

Manufacturing & Distribution  A single dose or “bump” typically costs $2  Weights vary when packaged in bindles and stay consistent when packaged in baggies

Student’s Need:  Education – Overview of what “cheese” is, what “cheese” looks like, and harmful effects  Prevention – Promote developmental assets so that students are less likely to engage in risky behaviors and drug testing  Intervention – Drug testing, counseling, and/or treatment

Report illegal Drug Use/Sales Contact your city police department and/or Sheriff’s Office immediately. Notify your school district police department immediately. This is a DRUG FREE COMMUNITY DRUGS

Contact Information INSTITUTE for CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES 350 N. Guadalupe, Suite 140, PMB 164 San Marcos, Texas ©TCLEOSE Course #2102 Crime Prevention Part II Curriculum is the intellectual property of ICJS (2009)

Crime Prevention Part II Community Awareness Presentation Research & Development – Public Speaking ©TCLEOSE Course #2102 Crime Prevention Part II Curriculum is the intellectual property of ICJS (2009) Institute for Criminal Justice Studies TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

Learning Objectives Learning Objective: Student will demonstrate their ability to conduct research and prepare a presentation. Learning Objective: Student will demonstrate their ability to analyze, organize, prepare and submit a presentation on their assigned topic. Learning Objective: Student will learn from their research and development the identity of and harmful effects of illegal drugs upon a individual and their community. Learning Objective: Student will gain experience in preparing and giving a presentation, thereby honing their delivery and public speaking skills.

TEAM ASSIGNMENTS TOPICS TEAM #1: Marihuana. TEAM #2: Abuse of Over-The- Counter Drugs & Inhalants. TEAM #3: Rohypnol (Date Rate Dug).

TOPICS - Continued TEAM #4: “Rave” Drugs. TEAM #5: Cocaine. TEAM #6: Methamphetamines

INSTRUCTIONS Each TEAM must research and find out as much as they can about their assigned topic. Combine each team members findings into a TEAM presentation, which shall be presented on Friday morning. Use Internet to find and document information.

INSTRUCTIONS – Cont’d: Each team member must provide some portion of information during presentation on Friday morning. Presentations cannot exceed less than 7-minutes nor more be longer than 10-minutes. Each TEAM must hand-in a written outline of the TEAMS presentation.

QUESTIONS SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW at 8:00 AM READY TO TRAIN - STAY SAFE!