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Radnor Police
Current Trends and Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Activity in the Delaware Valley Region
Lt. Andy Block
Radnor Police Department
Alliance for Safe Kids February 3, 2017
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Radnor Police
Introduction
Purpose of Presentation
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Radnor Police
Course of Progression
Alcohol
Drugs
Synthetic Drugs
Case Study
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Drugs Defined
Drugs Defined:Any substance, natural or artificial, other than food,
the by its chemical nature alters structure or function in a living organism.
Psychoactive Drug – A drug that specifically affects thoughts, emotions, or behavior.
Illicit Drug – A drug that is unlawful to possess or use.
Deviant Drug Use – Drug use is not common within social groups and is disapproved by the majority.
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Alcohol
Alcohol Defined:
An organic substance formed when a hydroxyl group is
substituted for a hydrogen atom in a hydrocarbon. The type of alcohol used in alcoholic beverages, ethanol, derives from fermenting sugar with yeast. After alcohol is ingested, the body converts it to sugar-based fuel. Alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant, and it may be part of solutions used as
preservatives, antiseptics, or medications.
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Alcohol
Alcohol Defined:Whiskey, gin, vodka, Barley and
Hops or any other intoxicating liquor containing this liquid.
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Underage Drinking
Alcohol and Underage Drinking Offenses:
Summary Offense
Fines Ranging from $150-$300.00
Loss of Driving Privilege 1st Offense – 90 Days
2nd Offense – 1 Year
3rd Offense – 2 Years Youth Diversionary Programs and
Community Service
Same Penalties for False ID Cards
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Underage Offenses
Underage Drinking/Liquor Law Offenses
2015 – 31 Offenses
2016 – 17 Offenses
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Driving Under the Influence
DUI – Alcohol Related:Standard of Proof .02% BAC < 21 .08%BAC > 21
Minors Prohibited from Operation with Alcohol
Criminal Arrest and Record
Loss of Driving Privileges
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Placed on ProbationFirst Time Offender ARD
Second & Third Offenses:Incarceration Periods
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DUI Offenses
DUI ARREST RATES
2015 – 43 DUI/Alcohol
5 DUI/Drugs
2016 – 30 DUI/Alcohol
6 DUI/Drugs
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Illegal and Illicit Drugs
Etiology of Drug Dependency
Usually Begins with:
Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Usage.
Use of Marijuana.
Use of Prescription Medication – Narcotics.
Graduating to Cocaine and Heroin Use.
Gateway Substances:
Alcohol and Tobacco Use are Signs Leading to Gateways Use of illicit drugs.
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Schedule I
FEDERAL DRUG SCHEDULES
Schedule I –
Considered to have a very high abuse and addiction with no accepted medical safety or benefit of use.
Examples - Heroin, LSD , Marijuana, EcstasyPsilocybin – AKA Mushrooms and
LSD
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Schedule II
Schedule II –
Have a high abuse potential with certain accepted medical uses. May lead to psychological and physical dependence.
Examples Morphine, Cocaine, Percocet, Fentanyland Dilaudid are classified as Schedule II Narcotics.
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Schedule III
Schedule III –Less potential for abuse than substances in Schedules I or II. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
Examples of Schedule III narcotics include:
Vicodin®,
Tylenol with Codeine®,
Suboxone®.
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Schedule IV
Schedule IV –Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III.
Examples of Schedule IV substances include: Xanax®, carisoprodol (Soma®), clonazepam Klonopin®, Valium®, Ativan®, Versed®.
Sedatives – Tranquilizers
** -Schedule Source DEA – Justice.gov.
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THC
• Distorted perceptions
• Difficulties with thinking and resolution
• Loss of motor coordination
• Increased heart rate
• Feelings of anxiety or paranoia• Perception Difficulties – Impaired
Faculties
Marijuana One of the most frequently
abused psychoactive drugs.Effects:
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Drug Equations
DRUG EQUATIONS
ALCOHOL and TOBACCO
PLUS
MARIJUANA
We are Just Getting Started
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Depressants
Prescription Drugs:
Depressants Barbiturates– Ativan, Amytal, Nembutal
Depressants Benzodiazepines – Valium, Xanax
Sleep Medications – Ativan, Sonata, Lunesta
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Opioid Narcotics
Prescription Drugs:
Opioids
Codeine
Morphine
Oxycontin
Oxycodone
Fentanyl
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Opioids
Prescription Drugs:
Opioids –
Intoxication Effects - Pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness, sedation, weakness, dizziness, nausea, impaired coordination, confusion, dry mouth, itching, sweating, clammy skin, constipation.
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Prescription Opioids
Prescription Drugs:
Opioids –
Potential Health Consequences - slowed or arrested breathing, lowered pulse and blood pressure, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma, death; risk of death increased when combined with alcohol or other CNS depressants
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Drug Equations
ALCOHOL and TOBACCO
+
MARIJUANA
+
PRESCRIPITION DRUGS
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ILLICIT DRUGS
Examples
Cocaine – Stimulant – White Powder Form
o Natural Form – Coca Leaves that are refined
Crack Cocaine – Rock like feature solid form
o Manufactured – Natural to Synthetic Refined through Baking Soda and Ammonia – Free Base.
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SYNTHETIC DRUGS
General Definition: A synthetic drug is a drug with properties and effects similar to a known hallucinogen or
narcotic but having a slightly altered chemical structure, especially such a drug created
in order to evade restrictions against illegal substances.
Examples: K2 or Spice is a mixture of herbs, spices or shredded plant material that is typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
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ILLICIT/SYNTHETIC DRUGS
MOLLY o Synthetic Manufactured Drug
o Effects of Amphetamine and Hallucinogen
o Produces feelings of increased energy, euphoria, emotional warmth and empathy toward others, and distortions in sensory and time perception.
o Physiological Effects include:
o muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, and chills or sweating.
o Critical Effects!
Hyperthermia – Cardiovascular Failure
Death
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SALVIA
Salvia Divinorum is grown domestically and imported from Mexico and Central and South America. The Internet is used for the promotion and distribution of Salvia . It is sold as seeds, plant cuttings, whole plants, fresh and dried leaves, extract-enhanced leaves of various strengths (e.g., 5x, 10x, 20x, 30x), and liquid extracts purported to contain salvinorin A. These products are also sold at local shops (e.g., head shops and tobacco shops)
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Keeping Our Kids Safe
Most Abused Prescription Medications?
Oxycontin
Vicodin
Fentanyl
Valium and Xanax
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Keeping Our Kids Safe
Final Equation – Course of Destruction
Alcohol and Tobacco
Marijuana
Prescription Drugs
Heroin
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Keeping Our Kids Safe
Final Equation – Course of Destruction
Heroin
Cheaper Than Prescriptions Opiates
$110. 00 Per Bundle – 10-12 Bags Per Bundle
Philadelphia – Heroin Hub
“CHASING THE DRAGON”
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Heroin • Heroin-related overdose deaths have more
than quadrupled since 2010.
• From 2014 to 2015, heroin overdose death rates increased by 20.6%, with nearly 13,000 people dying in 2015.
• In 2015, males aged 25-44 had the highest heroin death rate at 13.2 per 100,000, which was an increase of 22.2% from 2014.
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Keeping Our Kids Safe
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RPD Drug Arrests
DRUG ARRESTS
2015 – 98 Offenses
10 - Heroin
2016 – 86 Offenses
16 – Heroin
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Chicago PD Case Study
Case Study
Captain John Roberts – Chicago PD.
http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/06/19/12303942-painkiller-use-breeds-new-face-of-heroin-addiction?lite
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Social Media
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Social Media
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Radnor PD Contact Information
Questions
Contact Information:
LT. Andy Block
Radnor Police
610.688.5606 ext. 104