Erie County Sheriffs Office Deputy Jon Habursky SRO Harbor Creek School District

Overview History MANUFACTORING Methods Effects

First Created in Japan in 1919

HISTORY Jan 18, 1887 Amphetamine was first synthesized by German chemist 1919 Methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, discovered in Japan 1930's Amphetamines are first marketed as 'Benzedrine' in an over-the- counter inhaler to treat congestion Amphetamine is first available in tablet form by prescription for use in the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD World War II Amphetamine widely distributed to soldiers to help them keep fighting Dextro-amphetamine and methamphetamine become commonly available Amphetamine becomes illegal with the passage of the 'U.S. Drug Abuse Regulation and Control Act of 1970'.

World War Ii Became available in tablet form to later be used by soldiers in WW II. Used by: Germany Japan great Britain united states.

METHAMPHETAMINE 1951 became a regulated drug used for obesity, ADD & ADHD, and asthmatics became popular with outlaw motorcycle gangs (crank) Mexican nationals began producing illegally for the drug trade in the USA. These labs started small but now are creating methamphetamine in mass quantity.

Street Names Jet fuel Jib Crank Speed Crystal

MANUFACTURING

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients Coffee filters Aluminum foil Epsom salts Mason jars Tubing Hot plates Fan (ventilation)

Ingredients Ephedrine (Sudafed) Red phosphorus (striker plates) Iodine Peroxide Red devil lye (drain cleaner) Acids Anhydrous ammonia

Ingredients Lithium metal (batteries) Acetone Naptha (mineral spirits) Denatured alcohol Dry gas Starting fluid

DANGERS

EXPLOSIONS

FIRES

Death

PARAPHERNALIA Light Bulbs Aluminum Foil Metal Pipes and Tubing Glass Pipes Straws Needles (Syringes)

Effects

PhysicalEnvironmental

Physical Skin irritation

Physical Respiratory problems Insomnia Decreased appetite Aggression Paranoia Violent behavior Hallucinations

Physical Brain damage Depression Malnutrition Liver damage Fatal lung and kidney disorders Stroke Death

Karen Parmalay Arrested six times by Deputies of the Johnson Co. Kansas Sheriff’s Office between February 25, 1999 & January 07, 2000

Arrested by Officers of Lincoln Police, Jan, 1999 And then….

1 year later…

Environment

Every pound of Methamphetamine produced makes six pounds of waste

Environment Water supplies Soil contamination Toxic gases Trash Exposures to public

Dangers To Public

Dangers To Community Family issues Social issues Economical issues Emergency services Hospitals Increase in criminal activity (property & personal)

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