Methamphetamine & Other Drugs
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Methamphetamine & Other
Drugs
What is Project ACE?
• A collaborative effort that includes business people, government officials, law enforcement leaders, social service professionals, K-16 educators.
• Using a community-based assets driven approach to change attitudes and behavior.
• Seeking to encourage Action, foster Commitment, and offer Education for the purpose of helping young people in our region make healthier choices with regard to six challenging issues in their lives…
What is Project ACE?
• A collaborative effort that includes business people, government officials, law enforcement leaders, social service professionals, K-16 educators.
• Using a community-based assets driven approach to change attitudes and behavior.
• Seeking to encourage Action, foster Commitment, and offer Education for the purpose of helping young people in our region make healthier choices with regard to six challenging issues in their lives…
Project ACE – Six TopicsProject ACE – Six Topics• Alcohol
• Methamphetamine & Other Drugs (Tobacco, Cocaine, Marijuana)
• Suicide
• Violence
• Sexual Activity
• Gambling
• Alcohol
• Methamphetamine & Other Drugs (Tobacco, Cocaine, Marijuana)
• Suicide
• Violence
• Sexual Activity
• Gambling
Project ACE – Why?Project ACE – Why?
• We care about young people in southwest North Dakota
• We recognize the critically important role young people will play in the future success and vitality of North Dakota.
• We care about young people in southwest North Dakota
• We recognize the critically important role young people will play in the future success and vitality of North Dakota.
Project ACEProject ACE• Badlands Human Service
Center• Bureau of Criminal
Investigation• Chamber of Commerce• Clear Channel Radio –
KCAD, KZRX, KLTC• Community Action
Partnership• Department of Public
Instruction• Dickinson Ministerial
Association• Dickinson Police
Department• Dickinson State
University• Domestic Violence and
Rape Crisis Center
• Badlands Human Service Center
• Bureau of Criminal Investigation
• Chamber of Commerce• Clear Channel Radio –
KCAD, KZRX, KLTC• Community Action
Partnership• Department of Public
Instruction• Dickinson Ministerial
Association• Dickinson Police
Department• Dickinson State
University• Domestic Violence and
Rape Crisis Center
• Elected Officials• KDIX Radio• KQCD-TV• KXMA-CBS2• NDSU Extension• North Dakota Highway Patrol• Quality Quick Print• Region VIII School Systems• Rural Crime and Justice Center• Southwestern District Health Unit• Southwest District Juvenile Court• St. Joseph’s Hospital & Health
Center• Stark County Sheriff’s Department• Stark County Social Services• The Dickinson Press• West Dakota Parent & Family Resource Center
• Elected Officials• KDIX Radio• KQCD-TV• KXMA-CBS2• NDSU Extension• North Dakota Highway Patrol• Quality Quick Print• Region VIII School Systems• Rural Crime and Justice Center• Southwestern District Health Unit• Southwest District Juvenile Court• St. Joseph’s Hospital & Health
Center• Stark County Sheriff’s Department• Stark County Social Services• The Dickinson Press• West Dakota Parent & Family Resource Center
Tobacco
WhatWhat is is tobacco?tobacco?Tobacco is a tropical
plant that is widely cultivated for its leaves which are dried and processed for smoking and chewing as snuff.
Tobacco naturally contains nicotine, but tobacco companies add more to hook users and keep them hooked.
Other Chemicals are added to aid in the rate of absorption of the nicotine, improve taste, and to preserve tissues of carcasses contained in the tobacco from pesticides used by tobacco farmers and companies.
Signs & Effects of Short- Term Use
AddictionWrinklesTooth Decay/Gum DiseaseStained Teeth & FingernailsImpotenceHigh Blood PressureIncrease Heart RateShortness of BreathBad BreathSmelly Clothes & HairNarrows blood vesselsIncreased Headaches
Every part of the Every part of the body is effected by body is effected by
smokingsmoking
So What?
Long-Term Effects of Tobacco Use
Heart DiseaseCancerEmphysema/COPDAsthma/ Chronic BronchitisUlcersDiabetesInfertilityCataractsStroke
More than 434,000 people in the U.S. and 860 in North Dakota die of tobacco-related illnesses every year – more than from AIDS, car crashes, alcohol, suicides, homicides, fire and illegal drugs combined.
Impact on SocietyImpact on Society Main stream smoke Main stream smoke
24 24 secondsseconds per cigarette per cigarette
4000 chemicals present4000 chemicals present
43 are known 43 are known carcinogenscarcinogens
Side stream smoke12 minutes per
cigarette
200 known poisons
43 known carcinogens
Gateway to other drug useComplication with pregnancies
Low Birth Weight & SIDSIncreased colds, flu, & Ear InfectionsDevelopmental Disorders/Delays
Illnesses cause by Secondhand Smoke – same as those caused by tobacco useDirect Medical Expenditures – Annual cost per capita = $552Productivity lossIncreased Medicaid expendituresIncreased insurance premiums
Now What?Parental
InvolvementPositive Role ModelConsistent and frequent tobacco education messagesCommunication Tobacco-free environments
Community InvolvementConsistant & Frequent Anti-Tobacco MessagesNeighborhood Watch – report violatorsTobacco-Free EnvironmentsTobacco Prevention/Education programs in every grade
Marijuana
MarijuanaMarijuana
• A drug derived from the Cannabis plant. The main active chemical is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
• Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug.
• At least one-third of Americans have used marijuana sometime in their lives.
• A drug derived from the Cannabis plant. The main active chemical is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
• Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug.
• At least one-third of Americans have used marijuana sometime in their lives.
US DEA
MarijuanaMarijuanaStreet Names
• Grass• Pot• Weed• Mary Jane• Bud• Dope• Indo• Hydro• Cannabis
Street Names• Grass• Pot• Weed• Mary Jane• Bud• Dope• Indo• Hydro• Cannabis
US DEA
MarijuanaMarijuana
What does it look like?
A green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant.
What does it look like?
A green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant.
US DEA
MarijuanaMarijuana
How is it taken?
• Marijuana is usually smoked as a cigarette (called a joint) or in a pipe or bong.
How is it taken?
• Marijuana is usually smoked as a cigarette (called a joint) or in a pipe or bong.
US DEA
Effects of Using Marijuana
Effects of Using Marijuana
• Feelings of elation (high)• Increased heart rate• Cognitive skill impairment• Slowed reaction time• Dry mouth and throat• Change in appetite• Drowsiness• Bloodshot eyes
• Feelings of elation (high)• Increased heart rate• Cognitive skill impairment• Slowed reaction time• Dry mouth and throat• Change in appetite• Drowsiness• Bloodshot eyes
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Effects of Using Marijuana
Effects of Using Marijuana
• Frequent respiratory infections• Impaired attention (long term)• Impaired memory and learning• Fetal development problems• Depressed immune system
• Frequent respiratory infections• Impaired attention (long term)• Impaired memory and learning• Fetal development problems• Depressed immune system
US DEA
Prevalence Among YouthPrevalence
Among Youth
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
North Dakota high school students who have tried marijuana one or more times in the past 30 days:
1999 18.8%
2001 22.0%
2003 20.6% (13.5)
2005 15.5%
North Dakota high school students who have tried marijuana one or more times in the past 30 days:
1999 18.8%
2001 22.0%
2003 20.6% (13.5)
2005 15.5%
So What?Marijuana as a Gateway
Drug
So What?Marijuana as a Gateway
Drug
National Child Safety Council
• Gateway drugs are a group of comparatively weak drugs that may lead users (primarily teens) to experiment with other substances
• Marijuana is considered to be a gateway drug primarily because many users do not view the drug to be harmful
• Gateway drugs are a group of comparatively weak drugs that may lead users (primarily teens) to experiment with other substances
• Marijuana is considered to be a gateway drug primarily because many users do not view the drug to be harmful
Cocaine and Methamphetamine
CocaineCocaine•Cocaine is a powerfully
addictive stimulant drug.
• Cocaine is the second most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.
• About 10 percent of Americans over the age of 12 have tried cocaine at least once in their lifetime.
•Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug.
• Cocaine is the second most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.
• About 10 percent of Americans over the age of 12 have tried cocaine at least once in their lifetime.
US DEA
CocaineCocaine
Street Names• Coke• Crack• Blow • Nose Candy• Snowball• Wicky Stick• Tornado
Street Names• Coke• Crack• Blow • Nose Candy• Snowball• Wicky Stick• Tornado
Cocaine
What does it look like?
Cocaine
What does it look like?
• White crystalline powder • "Crack" or "rock" cocaine is an off-
white chunky material.
• White crystalline powder • "Crack" or "rock" cocaine is an off-
white chunky material.
CocaineCocaine
Methods of Use
• Smoking• Snorting• Injection• Ingestion
Methods of Use
• Smoking• Snorting• Injection• Ingestion
Effects of Using CocaineEffects of Using Cocaine• Causes euphoria, then depression
• Pupils dilate
• Tissue irritation
• Tooth decay due to anesthetic effect
• Blood vessels constrict
• Heart rate increases, vessels constrict
• Decreased liver function
• Decreased appetite
• Causes euphoria, then depression
• Pupils dilate
• Tissue irritation
• Tooth decay due to anesthetic effect
• Blood vessels constrict
• Heart rate increases, vessels constrict
• Decreased liver function
• Decreased appetite
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
North Dakota high school students who have tried cocaine one or more times:
1999 8.3%
2001 9.3%
2003 9.7%
2005 7.2%
North Dakota high school students who have tried cocaine one or more times:
1999 8.3%
2001 9.3%
2003 9.7%
2005 7.2%
Prevalence Among YouthPrevalence Among Youth
MethamphetamineMethamphetamine
• Methamphetamine is a very powerful central nervous system stimulant.
• Methamphetamine accounts for up to 90 percent of all drug cases in many Midwest communities.
• In 2002, more than 12 million people reported that they had used Methamphetamine at least once in their lives.
• Methamphetamine is a very powerful central nervous system stimulant.
• Methamphetamine accounts for up to 90 percent of all drug cases in many Midwest communities.
• In 2002, more than 12 million people reported that they had used Methamphetamine at least once in their lives.
MethamphetamineMethamphetamine
Street Names
– Glass– Crystal– Nazi Dope – Anny– Crank
Street Names
– Glass– Crystal– Nazi Dope – Anny– Crank
MethamphetamineMethamphetamine
What does it look like?
– Crystal– Powder– Rocks, Chunks– Multiple Colors
What does it look like?
– Crystal– Powder– Rocks, Chunks– Multiple Colors
MethamphetamineMethamphetamine
How is it taken?
– Smoked– Injected– Snorted– Ingested
How is it taken?
– Smoked– Injected– Snorted– Ingested
Effects of Using Methamphetamine
Effects of Using Methamphetamine
– Euphoria– Sleeplessness– Paranoia and confusion– Increased heart rate, blood pressure,
and respiration– Hyperthermia– Seizures– Depression and anxiety– Sores and skin infection
– Euphoria– Sleeplessness– Paranoia and confusion– Increased heart rate, blood pressure,
and respiration– Hyperthermia– Seizures– Depression and anxiety– Sores and skin infection
Effects of Using MethamphetamineEffects of Using
Methamphetamine
• Lowered resistance to all types of diseases/ailments
• Fatal kidney and lung disorders• Strokes• Brain damage• Liver damage• Heart infections - blood clots• Insomnia - hallucinations• Psychotic behavior
• Lowered resistance to all types of diseases/ailments
• Fatal kidney and lung disorders• Strokes• Brain damage• Liver damage• Heart infections - blood clots• Insomnia - hallucinations• Psychotic behavior
Additional Signs & Effects
Additional Signs & Effects
“Crank Bugs”“Meth Mites”“Crank Bugs”“Meth Mites”
Additional Signs & Effects
Additional Signs & Effects
Injuries and infections
are common, sometimes resulting in
death.
Injuries and infections
are common, sometimes resulting in
death.
Additional Signs & Effects
Additional Signs & Effects
Chemical BurnsChemical Burns
Additional Signs & Effects
Additional Signs & Effects
Rotten Teeth
Teeth Grinding
Rotten Teeth
Teeth Grinding
Additional Signs & Effects
Additional Signs & Effects
•Pulling at hair or wiry, thinned out hair
•Dilated pupils and/or bloodshot eyes
•Inflated sense of confidence
•Moodiness and irritability
•Anxiousness/nervousness
•Severe depression
•Pulling at hair or wiry, thinned out hair
•Dilated pupils and/or bloodshot eyes
•Inflated sense of confidence
•Moodiness and irritability
•Anxiousness/nervousness
•Severe depression
Year OneYear TwoYear ThreeYear FourYear FiveYear SixYear SevenYear EightYear NineYear Ten
DO NOT BE A HERO!Call for assistance from law enforcement.
DO NOT BE A HERO!Call for assistance from law enforcement.
“Nazi Method” Ingredients
“Nazi Method” Ingredients
Ephedrine orPseudoephedri
ne
Ephedrine orPseudoephedri
ne
Gasoline AdditivesGasoline Additives
“Nazi Method” Ingredients
“Nazi Method” Ingredients
LithiumLithiumAnhydrous Ammonia
Anhydrous Ammonia
“Nazi Method” Ingredients“Nazi Method” Ingredients
EtherEtherHydrogen
chloride gasHydrogen
chloride gas
Other Household Items
Other Household Items
• Burner or heating source• Blenders• Glassware• Gas cans• Mason jars• Hoses• Ziploc bags• Thermos containers• Coffee grinders • Coffee filters and funnels
• Burner or heating source• Blenders• Glassware• Gas cans• Mason jars• Hoses• Ziploc bags• Thermos containers• Coffee grinders • Coffee filters and funnels
Signs of a LabSigns of a Lab
Unusual, strong odors:• cat urine• ammonia
Large amounts of:• clear glass containers • cold tablet packaging• matchbooks or boxes• broken batteries• chemical containers
Unusual, strong odors:• cat urine• ammonia
Large amounts of:• clear glass containers • cold tablet packaging• matchbooks or boxes• broken batteries• chemical containers
Signs of a LabSigns of a Lab
• Covered windows
• Can be found anywhere
• Discoloration or staining
• Excessive traffic
• Security measures
• Covered windows
• Can be found anywhere
• Discoloration or staining
• Excessive traffic
• Security measures
Signs of a LabSigns of a Lab
Effects on Women/Children
Effects on Women/Children
Contamination may result due to transdermal absorption of methamphetamine residue.
National Jewish Medical Center Research – Results indicate that a teddy bear placed in a methamphetamine lab had a pH of 1.00!
Contamination may result due to transdermal absorption of methamphetamine residue.
National Jewish Medical Center Research – Results indicate that a teddy bear placed in a methamphetamine lab had a pH of 1.00!
Effects on Children/Family
Effects on Children/Family
North Dakota Department of Health
Effects on children living in a lab:
•Absorbing of deadly ingredients into skin
•Spilling chemicals
•Drinking chemicals
•Respiratory distress
Effects on children living in a lab:
•Absorbing of deadly ingredients into skin
•Spilling chemicals
•Drinking chemicals
•Respiratory distress
Effects on Children/Family
Effects on Children/Family
North Dakota Department of Human Services
North Dakota currently has231 children in foster care because a parent or guardian was using, manufacturing, or selling methamphetamine.
This number doubled from 117, in 2003.
North Dakota currently has231 children in foster care because a parent or guardian was using, manufacturing, or selling methamphetamine.
This number doubled from 117, in 2003.
Effects on ChildrenEffects on Children
“Initial research reveals that exposure [to methamphetamine] could cause 4.5 times more birth defects than those found in a
cocaine-exposed infant .”
Dr. Michael Sherman, UC Davis Medical Center
“Initial research reveals that exposure [to methamphetamine] could cause 4.5 times more birth defects than those found in a
cocaine-exposed infant .”
Dr. Michael Sherman, UC Davis Medical Center
Effects on Community Effects on Community
• Environmental contamination• Laboratory clean-up• Environmental contamination• Laboratory clean-up
Criminal ActivityCriminal Activity
Methamphetamine is often related to other crimes: Theft
Identity theft Domestic violence Sexual assault Child abuse Weapon offenses Arson Homicide
Methamphetamine is often related to other crimes: Theft
Identity theft Domestic violence Sexual assault Child abuse Weapon offenses Arson Homicide
Prevalence Among Youth
Prevalence Among Youth
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
North Dakota high school students who have tried methamphetamine one or more times:
1999 10.5%
2001 9.7%
2003 8.5% (9.3)
2005 5.4%
North Dakota high school students who have tried methamphetamine one or more times:
1999 10.5%
2001 9.7%
2003 8.5% (9.3)
2005 5.4%
Now What?Now What?Parental Involvement
•Positive role model
•Communication
•Anti-Drug message
•Drug free environment
Parental Involvement
•Positive role model
•Communication
•Anti-Drug message
•Drug free environment
Community Involvement
•Coalitions and Civic groups
•Neighborhood watch
•Make the call
•Involved with youth
•Drug free environments
Community Involvement
•Coalitions and Civic groups
•Neighborhood watch
•Make the call
•Involved with youth
•Drug free environments