Teens and Signs of Drug Use

Kansas Highway Patrol

Technical Trooper Matthew Payne

Seven Drug Categories

• Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants

• Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants

• Hallucinogens

• Dissociative Anesthetics

• Narcotic Analgesics

• Inhalants

• CannabisI-6

General Observations

• Cyclic Moods• Change in Behavior

• Change in Academic status• Change in Hygiene

• Possession of Paraphernalia• Change in friends

• Withdrawal from family and friends• Loss of interest in hobbies

• Change in “home-life”• Change in attitude or dress.

By interacting with your teens, you have a distinct advantage…

You know what is normal behavior.

Anything outside of “normal” is worth looking into and asking questions about!

ObservationsSUSPECT’S BREATH____Odor of alcohol____Chemical odor____Cannabis odor

OBSERVATION OF FACE____Normal ____Flushed ____Other (describe) ____Pale

GENERAL APPEARANCE____Clean ____Orderly ____Disarranged ____Bloody____Vomit ____Urine

EYES____Normal ____Watery____Bloodshot ____Pink/Red

ATTITUDE____Anxious____Restless____Agitated ____Excited ____Combative ____Disinterested____Uninhibited____Disoriented____Drowsy____Confused____Hallucinating____Loss of memory____Cyclic mood swings____Polite____Antagonistic____Stuporous____Cooperative/indifferent____Laughing____Insulting____Argumentative____Fumbling

SPEECH____Talkative ____Thick, slurred____Incoherent ____Rapid ____Slow ____Repetitive ____Non-communicative

PHYSICAL ACTIONS____Facial itching____Dry mouth ____Nodding ____Droopy eyelids____Low, raspy voice____Body tremors____Muscle tone - rigid____Muscle tone - flaccid____Muscle tone - normal____Grinding of teeth

OTHER____Nasal redness ____Runny nose ____Track marks ____Perspiring____Warm to touch____Intense headaches____Residue of paint on person____Debris____Pills____Vials____Syringes____Drug paraphernalia II-1

Eye Indicators

• Many Drugs effect pupil size:

• Constrict

• Dilate

• Some do not effect pupil size

Categories That Usually Don’t Affect Pupil Size

III-5

Central Nervous System Depressants

Inhalants

Dissociative Anesthetics

Normal Pupil

Categories That Cause Dilation of the Eyes

III-3

Central Nervous System Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Dilated Pupil

Category That Causes Constriction of the Eyes

III-4

Narcotic Analgesic

Where are drugs hidden?

ANYWHERE!

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Where are teens getting Drugs?

• Other Teens at school

• Internet

• Drug stores

• Inside your house

• In the backyard

• Anywhere and Everywhere!!!

Dextromethorphan (DXM)

Dextromethorphan (DXM)

• Synthetically produced

• Found in numerous over the counter cough and cold products.

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“Street Names” for DXM

• “Triple C”

• “Robo”

• “Robo-Tripping”

• “Skittles”

• “Robo-dosing”

• “Robo-fire”• “Rojo”• “Candy”• “Velvet”• “DM”

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Nutmeg

Jimpsom Weed

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MDMA – Ecstasy

• Users Physical Effects

• Heightened sensitivity

• Increased energy level

• Dehydration

• Body temperature to 104°

MDMA - Ecstasy

• Physical Dangers - SEROTONIN

• Sleeping habits

• Eating habits

• Sexual habits

• MEMORY LOSS

Worthwhile Websites

•www.dea.gov/photo_library.html

•www.dea.gov/concern/concern.htm

•healthsquare.com

•www.rhodium.ws/

•www.streetdrugs.org

•www.erowid.org

REMEMBERREMEMBER

It is okay to be a detective It is okay to be a detective in your own house!in your own house!