investigator mark dungy winona county sheriff’s … drugs ! mdpv ! turbo or bath salts !...
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Investigator Mark Dungy Winona County Sheriff’s Office
S.E.M.N.T.F.
Synthetic Drugs MDPV
turbo or bath salts Mephedrone
plant food Synthetic Cannabinoids
fake weed, fake pot, spice, Deja-Vu, or Kryptonite
Overview
MDPV or Mephedrone Synthetic Cannabinoids
Methods of Ingestion
MDPV and Mepherdrone Synthetic Cannabinoids
Smoked (MDPV) Painted on Foil Pipes Crumbled on Foil
Inhaled Snorted
Injected More Common
Smoked Pipes Bongs
MDPV 2011 C 53 (6) Unless specifically excepted
or unless listed in another schedule, any material compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances having a stimulant effect on the central nervous system, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such the salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation: methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV).
Sale M.S.S. 152.024, subd. 1(1) Possession M.S.S. 152.025,
subd. 2(a)(1)
Mephedrone 2011 C 53 Unless specifically excepted or unless
listed in another schedule, any material compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances having a stimulant effect on the central nervous system, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such the salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation: Cathinone; Methcathinone; 4-methylmethcathinone (mephedrone); 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylcathinone (methylone); 4-methoxymethcathinone (methedrone)
Sale M.S.S. 152.024, subd. 1(1) Possession M.S.S. 152.025, subd. 2
(a)(1)
Synthetic Cannabinoids 152.027 OTHER CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE OFFENSES.
Subd. 6.Sale or possession of synthetic cannabinoids.
(a) As used in this subdivision, "synthetic cannabinoid" includes any substance included in section 152.02, subdivision 2, clause (7).
(b) A person who unlawfully sells any amount of a synthetic cannabinoid is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(c) A person who unlawfully possesses any amount of a synthetic cannabinoid is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d) Notwithstanding any contrary provision in sections 152.021 to 152.025, this subdivision describes the exclusive penalties for the sale and possession of synthetic cannabinoid.
152.02, subdivision 2, clause (7) (7) Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another schedule, any natural or
synthetic material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any quantity of a substance that is a cannabinoid receptor agonist, including, but not limited to, the following substances and their analogs, including isomers, whether optical, positional, or geometric; esters; ethers; salts; and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers, whenever the existence of the isomers, esters, ethers, or salts is possible within the specific chemical designation:
1-pentyl-2-methyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-007), (2-Methyl-1-propyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-1-naphthalenylmethanone (JWH-015), 1-Pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-018), 1-hexyl-3-(naphthalen-1-oyl)indole (JWH-019), 1-Butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-073), 4-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-081), 4-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentyl-2-methylindol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-098), (1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)indol-3-yl)-naphthalen-1-ylmethanone (JWH-200), 7-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-164), 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)ethanone (JWH-203), 4-ethylnaphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-210), 2-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)ethanone (JWH-250), 1-pentyl-3-(4-chloro-1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-398), (6aR,10aR)- 9-(Hydroxymethyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)-6a,7,10,10a- tetrahydrobenzo[c]chromen-1-ol (HU-210), (R)-(+)-[2,3-Dihydro-5-methyl-3- (4-morpholinylmethyl)pyrrolo[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl]-1-napthalenylmethanone (WIN-55,212-2), 2-[3-hydroxycyclohexyl]- 5-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)phenol (CP47,497), dimethylheptylpyran.
(8) A controlled substance analog, to the extent that it is implicitly or explicitly intended for human consumption.
Basic Differences MDPV /
Mephedrone White Powder Felony Sale Felony Possession
Synthetic Cannabinoids Leafy Substance Gross Misd Sale Misd Possession
Mephedrone & MDPV: What are they? Synthetic substances commonly abused as an alternative
to illegal CNS Stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamine.
Mephedrone is referred to as Plant Food MDPV is commonly referred to as Bath Salts or Turbo. At times the names are used interchangeably. Both are similar to methamphetamine in the effects and
that they are synthetic alternatives to cocaine. Mephedrone and MDPV are relatively new substances
with little medical or scientific research on the long term effects.
Both field-test positive for cocaine and sometimes for methamphetamine.
What do they look like? Mephedrone and MDPV are white,
sometimes tan or brown, clumpy powdery substances.
Packaging can resemble controlled substance packaging.
Some packaging is labeled “Plant Food” or “Bath Salts,” with “Not for Human Consumption” warnings.
User Symptoms • Excited and irritable similar to the behavior
common with CNS Stimulant use. • Incoherent statements and paranoid delusions. • Stay awake for long periods of time and have
reported staying awake for several days before “crashing” and sleeping for several hours, sometimes days.
• Cocaine and methamphetamine users have described the mephedrone/MDPV high as “intense,” “paranoid,” “out of control,” and “very addictive.” Users have also claimed the effects of mephedrone /MDPV are “too much.”
Michigan ER Study On February 1, 2011, in response to
multiple news reports, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) contacted the Children's Hospital of Michigan Poison Control Center (PCC) regarding any reports of illness in the state caused by the use of recreational designer drugs sold as "bath salts."
Michigan ER Study The PCC told MDCH that, earlier in the
day, the PCC had learned that numerous persons had visited the local emergency department (ED) in Marquette County with cardiovascular and neurologic signs of acute intoxication. This report summarizes the subsequent investigation, which identified 35 persons who had ingested, inhaled, or injected "bath salts" and visited a Michigan ED during November 13, 2010—March 31, 2011.
Michigan ER Study
Michigan ER Study Characteristic No. % Sex Women 16 46 Men 19 54 Age Group 20-29 22 63 30-39 5 14 40-49 6 17 >50 2 6
Michigan ER Study Characteristic No. % Exposure route* Injected 22 63 Snorted 9 26 Ingested 4 11 Unknown 5 14 Additional drug use** Marijuana 10 29 Opiates 8 23 Benzodiazepines 5 14 Cocaine 4 11 Amphetamines 2 6
* 5 patients reported two exposure routes ** 17 patients had known drug routes
Michigan ER Study Characteristic No. % Signs and symptoms Agitation 23 66 Tachycardia 22 63 Delusions/hallucinations 14 40 Seizure/tremor 10 29 Hypertension 8 23 Drowsiness 8 23 Paranoia 7 20 Mydriasis 7 20
Michigan ER Study Characteristic No. % Disposition*** Treated in ER and released
15 43
Admitted 17 49 Dead upon arrival 1 3 Left against medical advice
2 6
*** Most severe disposition was chosen for three patients who revisited the ER
Community Coalitions of Virginia (CCOVA) Research The side effects of these products include the following:
hallucinations diminished cognitive ability tachycardia vasoconstriction hypertension blood pressure/heart rate elevated to medically dangerous levels prolonged agitation (lasting up to 5 days/may require physical restraint) muscular pain/muscle spasms emotional fragility acute paranoid psychosis sore jaw kidney failure loss of bowel control intense high followed by painful hangover suppressed appetite
DRE Symptomology for CNS Stimulants No HGN No Vertical Nystagmus No lack of convergence Mydriasis Pupil slow to react to light Elevated pulse, BP, and temperature Bruxism
DRE General Indicators for CNS Stimulants
Restlessness Euphoria Anxiety Talkativeness Irritability Runny Nose Redness to Nasal Area Injection sites Leg and Eyelid Tremors Rigid Muscle Tone
Impaired Driving SFSTs Romberg Pulse Eyes Mouth General Indicators
SFST HGN
Not visible in all drug categories
Walk and Turn Watch for your clues Describe movements
One Leg Stand Watch for your clues Look for tremors
PBT Alcohol rule out
Romberg Balance Test Officer instructs subject to tilt their head
back, close their eyes, and estimate the passage of 30 seconds. Officer tracks real time Officer observes subject for swaying, eyelid
tremors, and body tremors Officer notes speed of internal clock
Pulse Find the pulse on
the radial artery and press for 30 seconds counting each beat then multiply by 2.
Normal pulse for DRE standards is 60-90 bmp.
Eye exam During regular HGN
check also look for: Bloodshot eyes Watery eyes Droopy eyelids Constricted pupils Dilated pupils
Mouth Heat blisters
Small bumps on the back of the tongue
Coloring of the tongue Green tint for
marijuana White for white
controlled substances Bad teeth or tooth
General Indicators Paraphernalia Restlessness Paranoia Speech patterns Open sores Thin Injection marks Drastic change in
apperance
Suspected MDPV DRE Eval
Then What? Trust your
observations and make the arrest.
Contact a DRE for an eval.
Let the DRE know what you have seen and done.
After the eval read Implied Consent and get blood or urine.
BCA Testing The BCA is not able to test for
mephedrone, MDPV, or synthetic cannabinoids in the blood or urine at this time. The BCA is hopeful that they will have a test by the end of the year. Per conversation with the BCA Lab on
03/19/12
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