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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
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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
Morning Glory/Moon Flower Seeds
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!