teens and signs of drug use
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A powerpoint presentation advising parents about what to look for when it comes to drug abuse. The presentation was made by Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Matthew Payne.TRANSCRIPT
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.
XVI-8A
“Street Names” for DXM
• “Triple C”
• “Robo”
• “Robo-Tripping”
• “Skittles”
• “Robo-dosing”
• “Robo-fire”• “Rojo”• “Candy”• “Velvet”• “DM”
Mushroom Advertisement
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!