Dangerous Drugs Jefferson Metro Drug Task Force

Marihuana  Green leafy Substance  Most commonly packaged in zip lock type bags

Marihuana

Marihuana  Green leafy Substance or dried substance  Very distinct and particular odor  Can be found –Green –Dried –In hash or hash oil

Indicators of use  Red eyes  Dry mouth  Impaired time and or distance perception  Increased appetite  Laziness  Odor of burning marihuana  Chronic cough

Cocaine  Tan or white powdery substance  Irregular granular texture  Most commonly packaged in knotted plastic bags

Cocaine

Crack Cocaine  Most often tan in color to an off white color  Chunky waxy appearance  Packaged in knotted or tied plastic bag ends

Crack Cocaine  Most often tan in color to an off white color  Chunky waxy appearance  Packaged in knotted or tied plastic bag ends

Indicators of use  Dilated pupils  Rapid speech  Anxiety  Restlessness  Decreased appetite  Paranoia  Residue or redness around nose  Burned lips or fingertips (smoking)

Heroin  Tan to Brown in color  Fine powder  Most commonly packaged in Glassine Envelopes

Methods of use  Injection –Tools of the trade (works)  Spoon, bottle cap or foil used as a cooker, hypodermic needle, cotton used as a strainer, rubber cord to tie off, water  Smoking –Opium in a pipe –Heroin smoked on tinfoil (chasing the dragon)  Snorting

Packaging  Wholesale –Plastic bags wrapped with duct tape  Bricks 5 sticks  Stick 10 bundles  Retail –Glassine envelopes  Bundle 10 envelopes –Tinfoil

Indicators of use  Track marks (injection/puncture sites)  Nodding out  Droopy eyelids  Low raspy voice  Profuse itching  Dry mouth  Euphoria  Drowsiness

Heroin

Methamphetamines  Synthetic stimulant  Highly addictive  Illegal substance  Generally in powder or crystal form  Common names –Meth, ice, crystal, crank, speed, glass

Methods of use  Orally ingested  Snorted  Injected  Smoked in a pipe

Packaging  Small baggies  Paper bindles  tinfoil

Amphetamines  Are pharmaceuticals –Dexerdrines –Benzedrines –Tablets usually white double scored  Packaging –Baggies –Tinfoil –Vials and bottles

Common names   Bennies   Whites   Pink hearts   Black beauties   Yellow jackets

Depressants  Pharmaceutical/tranquilizers/sedatives –Xanax –Valium –Librium –Halcion –Barbiturates –Quaaludes

Symptoms and effects  Decrease the activity of the body (internally and externally)  Indicators of use –Drunk appearance but no odor of alcohol –Slowed reflexes, slurred speech –Drowsy –Impaired coordination

LSD lysergic acid diethylamide  Introduced into the body orally  Form/packaging –Window pane/cellophane –Tablets/baggies –Blotter paper/1/4 inch squares or sheets –Liquid –Micro dot/ baggies and vials

MDMA  Is a synthetic drug with amphetamine and hallucinogen like properties –Common names –Ecstasy –E-Pill  Indicators of use –Hallucinations, dazed, uncoordinated, excessive sweating, paranoia, mood changes, increased respiration and heart rate

Psilocybin Mushroom  Common names –Shrooms, magic mushrooms  Identified as a stem or cap mostly with a light blue to violet iridescent ring around the top of the stem  Method of use –Ingestion or smoking

Peyote  Common names –Button or Cactus  Method of use –Ingestion, chewing, boiling to make tea, capsules or smoking

Inhalants  Produce signs of –Intoxication –Exhilaration –Excitement  They can cause damage to the –Brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, and nervous system  Commonly known as Huffing

Appearance and use  Substances that contain intoxicants –Glue, cements, paint thinner, paint, solvents, nitrous oxide and many house hold cleaners and aerosols  Uses –Glue in paper bag –Aerosols are sprayed directly into the nose  Redi-whip, scotch guard, room fragrances ect –Spray paint sprayed on rags and sniffed

Indicators of use  Can result in Sudden Sniffing Death  Alcohol like symptoms  Euphoria  Hallucinations  Double vision, slurred speech  Substances around mouth or nose (paint) –Silver spray paint most potent