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Dangerous Drugs Jefferson Metro Drug Task Force
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Marihuana Green leafy Substance Most commonly packaged in zip lock type bags
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Marihuana
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Marihuana Green leafy Substance or dried substance Very distinct and particular odor Can be found –Green –Dried –In hash or hash oil
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Indicators of use Red eyes Dry mouth Impaired time and or distance perception Increased appetite Laziness Odor of burning marihuana Chronic cough
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Cocaine Tan or white powdery substance Irregular granular texture Most commonly packaged in knotted plastic bags
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Cocaine
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Crack Cocaine Most often tan in color to an off white color Chunky waxy appearance Packaged in knotted or tied plastic bag ends
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Crack Cocaine Most often tan in color to an off white color Chunky waxy appearance Packaged in knotted or tied plastic bag ends
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Indicators of use Dilated pupils Rapid speech Anxiety Restlessness Decreased appetite Paranoia Residue or redness around nose Burned lips or fingertips (smoking)
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Heroin Tan to Brown in color Fine powder Most commonly packaged in Glassine Envelopes
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Methods of use Injection –Tools of the trade (works) Spoon, bottle cap or foil used as a cooker, hypodermic needle, cotton used as a strainer, rubber cord to tie off, water Smoking –Opium in a pipe –Heroin smoked on tinfoil (chasing the dragon) Snorting
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Packaging Wholesale –Plastic bags wrapped with duct tape Bricks 5 sticks Stick 10 bundles Retail –Glassine envelopes Bundle 10 envelopes –Tinfoil
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Indicators of use Track marks (injection/puncture sites) Nodding out Droopy eyelids Low raspy voice Profuse itching Dry mouth Euphoria Drowsiness
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Heroin
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Methamphetamines Synthetic stimulant Highly addictive Illegal substance Generally in powder or crystal form Common names –Meth, ice, crystal, crank, speed, glass
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Methods of use Orally ingested Snorted Injected Smoked in a pipe
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Packaging Small baggies Paper bindles tinfoil
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Amphetamines Are pharmaceuticals –Dexerdrines –Benzedrines –Tablets usually white double scored Packaging –Baggies –Tinfoil –Vials and bottles
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Common names Bennies Whites Pink hearts Black beauties Yellow jackets
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Depressants Pharmaceutical/tranquilizers/sedatives –Xanax –Valium –Librium –Halcion –Barbiturates –Quaaludes
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Symptoms and effects Decrease the activity of the body (internally and externally) Indicators of use –Drunk appearance but no odor of alcohol –Slowed reflexes, slurred speech –Drowsy –Impaired coordination
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LSD lysergic acid diethylamide Introduced into the body orally Form/packaging –Window pane/cellophane –Tablets/baggies –Blotter paper/1/4 inch squares or sheets –Liquid –Micro dot/ baggies and vials
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MDMA Is a synthetic drug with amphetamine and hallucinogen like properties –Common names –Ecstasy –E-Pill Indicators of use –Hallucinations, dazed, uncoordinated, excessive sweating, paranoia, mood changes, increased respiration and heart rate
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Psilocybin Mushroom Common names –Shrooms, magic mushrooms Identified as a stem or cap mostly with a light blue to violet iridescent ring around the top of the stem Method of use –Ingestion or smoking
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Peyote Common names –Button or Cactus Method of use –Ingestion, chewing, boiling to make tea, capsules or smoking
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Inhalants Produce signs of –Intoxication –Exhilaration –Excitement They can cause damage to the –Brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, and nervous system Commonly known as Huffing
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Appearance and use Substances that contain intoxicants –Glue, cements, paint thinner, paint, solvents, nitrous oxide and many house hold cleaners and aerosols Uses –Glue in paper bag –Aerosols are sprayed directly into the nose Redi-whip, scotch guard, room fragrances ect –Spray paint sprayed on rags and sniffed
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Indicators of use Can result in Sudden Sniffing Death Alcohol like symptoms Euphoria Hallucinations Double vision, slurred speech Substances around mouth or nose (paint) –Silver spray paint most potent
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