10/10/2014. Most commonly encountered drugs in Spokane. Recreational Drugs. Drug Prices

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1 Most commonly encountered drugs in Spokane Recreational Drugs By: Greg Vandenberg, Spokane Police Cocaine Heroin Marijuana Methamphetamine Prescription drugs Designer Drugs Spokane County EMS Drug Prices Marijuana 1/8 th ounce $40 ounce $250 pound $2500-$3000 Meth 1/8 th ounce $180 ounce $1100 Cocaine 1/8 th ounce $180 ounce $1100 kilogram $24,000 Heroin gram $70 piece $800 (25 grams) Pink Meth and White Meth Crystal Meth 1

2 Yes These are sold in Spokane. One Pot Method All ingredients at same time.pressure builds explosions happen. Bath Salts MPDV aka: Methylenedioxypyrovalerone 4-Methylmethcathinone Off white powder Active constituent of Khat Structurally similar to amphetamine Effects of methamphetamine use combined with psychedelic reaction Sold under several names and uses (bath salts, plant food, pond scum remover) MDPV Natural Cathinones Khat is a plant which is chewed or made into tea Khat originated in Ethiopia Causes release of dopamine- mild euphoria, talkative, unrealistic, emotionally unstable, constipation, anorectic, manic behaviors, hallucinations 2

3 Khat Synthetic Cathinones MDPV 4-Methylmethcathinone Mephedrone (4MMC) Methylone Mephedrone- aka meow meow MCAT - effect similar to XTC, cocaine, methamphetamine Heroin Tar Herion ¼ gram Pure heroin is a white powder Rarely available on the street Black Tar Heroin-made in Mexico- Western US Smells like vinegar About 27% pure compared with 46% South American Derived from the Opium plant Most powerful of the opiates Common forms of ingestion Injected Snorted Smoked 3

4 10/10/2014 Synthetic Cannabinoids Often referred to as Spice Man made chemical analogs which are similar in structure to THC Many analogs are result of medical research John W. Huffman (Clemson Univ) created over 400..identified as JWH-018,JWH-022,ect. Pfizer gave us CP 47,497 & CP 55,490 Many others..am2201, HU 210,ect. 4

5 Synthetic Cannabinoids Prescription Drugs Hydrocodone- $3 to $5 per pill OxyContin (oxycondone)- $1.50 per mg. Methadone $20-$40 per disk Morphine, Clonazepam, Valium, Darvocet, Demerol, Diludid, Lorcet, Lortab, Percodan, Percocet, ect, ect. Botanical Material Three General Classifications Depressants Depressants Rohypnol Stimulants Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Narcotics Hydrocodone Oxycodone (OxyContin) Morphine Fentanyl Rohypnol Depressants Depressants Clonazepam Klonopin Alprazolam Xanax Diazopam Valium Rohypnol (flunitrazepam hydrocloride) Sedative 10 times stronger than valium Preoperative sedative Legal in over 70 countries but not U.S. Both tablet and injectable forms The Date Rape drug Being replaced by clonazepam and and alprazolam (Xanex) and GHB 5

6 Stimulants Narcotics Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (dextroamphetamine) are two types Methadone/Methadose OxyContin Oxycodone HCl Smoking a Bean Narcotics FENTANYL 80 times more potent than morphine Vicodin Mix of acetaminophen and hydrocodone Narcotics Zohydro Pure hydrocodone recently approved for use by the FDA. Could replace Oxycodone as most abuse drug in United States. 6

7 Party Drugs Ecstacy MDMA 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine AKA- Ecstacy Properties of a CNS stimulant, rise in body temperature Similar to adrenaline and mescaline (chemically) Manufactured illegally, using many of the same chemicals and much of the same equipment as methamphetamine. LSD LSD Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Most potent hallucinogen known Made from ergot fungus on rye Mushrooms Mushrooms $5-$10 a gram Contain psilocybin and psilocin Signs of use include: Dilated pupils Aggressive behavior Illusions Impaired coordination Confusion 7

8 PCP PCP sherm Phencyclidine Many of the same effects of LSD Signs of use include those of LSD but include extreme violent behavior. Acts as a hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant and anesthetic all at the same time Can be in powder or liquid form SMELLS LIKE AMMONIA Inhalants POST-TEST 1. An ounce of heroin is called what?: A. Ounce B. Piece C. Note D. Bindle 2. Pink methamphetamine is stronger that regular methamphetamine True or False 3. Zohydro is: A. A type of heroin B. Pure Hydrocodone C. A combination pill D. A good idea from the FDA 4. Black Tar Heroin smells like: a. Ammonia b. Peanut butter c. Urine d. Vinegar POST-TEST 5. John W. Huffman created over 400 chemical analogs which mimic marijuana. True or False 8

9 SECRET QUESTION What is MDPV an abbreviation for? Questions? Contact: Samantha Roberts Fax: Updates Please EMS presentation, all certificates will be printed by participants or their agency. The certificate template will be available through the health training website at the same location as all presentation downloads. It will be posted the day after each monthly presentation and be available for 1 week. Special thanks to Sheila Crow Stitchin Dreams Embroidery wcsocrow@yahoo.com For providing our Secret Question prize 9

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