Transcript Drug Awareness

‘New Drugs’
Conrad Foote and Robbie Dreha
To cover:
• New drug definitions
• Local drugs trends
• Drugs and the Law
• Service provision
• Q&A
‘Legal Highs’ were a large group of substances
that copied the effects of illegal drugs but were
not controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Not always legal
and did not always cause a high
Novel Psychoactive Substances
New . . . . . . . . . . . . Drugs
“Meow, Bubble, Spice
Research Chemicals,
Bath Salts,
Plant food, Magic….”
‘Not for Human Consumption’
DRUG SALES
Drug dealing /selling
‘Head Shops’
Internet
What is a drug?
A medicine or other substance which has a
physiological effect when ingested or otherwise
introduced into the body.
A psychoactive drug is a substance that changes
brain function and results in alterations in
perception, mood, or consciousness.
o Depressants
o Stimulants
o Hallucinogens
o Opiates / Analgesics
Image & Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs)
Depressants
Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Nitrous Oxide
GBL/GHB
Ketamine
Glues/Gasses
Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Slower reaction time
Lack of motivation
Depression
Tiredness
Death
Stimulants
Caffeine
Nicotine
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Khat
MDMA
Amphetamine
Methylamphetamine
Fast heart rate
Increased confidence
Suppresses appetite
High blood pressue
Increased blood flow
Paranoia
Sweating
Loss of septum
Heart attack
Death
Opiates
Hallucinogenics
(painkillers)
Cannabis
Ketamine
LSD
MDMA
Psilocybin mushrooms
AMT
South American toad
Odd thoughts and beliefs
Paranoia
Depression
Flashbacks
Time perception
Altered senses
Psychosis
Accidental death
Heroin
DF118
Codeine
Tramadol
Morphine
Diamorphine
Methadone
Overdosing
Loss of limbs
Itching
Inability to feel pain
Drowsiness
Withdrawal
Death
Exercise
Why do people use drugs?
1. Positives
2. Negatives
3. Why do adults use drugs (including alcohol)
4. Barriers for people disclosing drug use
Synthetic
Cannabinoids
Spice
GBL / GHB
Geeb
G
MDMA
Garries
Pills
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous
Balloons
Noz
Ketamine
Ket
K
Special K
L.S.D.
Trips
Acid
Methamphetamine
Tina
Christine
Ice
Meth
SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
Spice
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Copy THC in Cannabis
Higher Potency
Chemicals made in China
Sprayed onto herb mixtures in Europe
Mixture of Synth cannabis in one packet
Sold in ‘Head Shops’, Internet and Illicit sales
Labelled as brands
Illicit Pain management, cancer treatment, MS
Synthetic Cannabinoids
Spice
Symptoms include:
• Profuse sweating
• Racing heart beat
• Extreme muscle tension
• Delirious ranting
• Very high body temperature
VIDEO
Vertex branded ‘Space Cadet’
‘Three men in Warrington hospitalised yesterday (Weds, June 3) since been discharged’.
Nitrous Oxide
Noz, Balloons, Laughing Gas, Hippy Crack
Short Term Risk:
Small whippets/ canisters: Relatively Low Risk
Dizziness, Accidents, Frostbite -20C
Decrease of mental activity,
Long term Vit B deficiency
Large canisters: Sold for car engines
Asphyxiation – Blocked breathing, Hypoxia, Coma, Death
Medicinal: prescribed with 02 ‘Gas and Air’ - Childbirth
LSD
LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE
Acid, trips
Hallucinogen
Short-term Risk:
• Delusions, LSD Related accidents,
• Uncertainty - ’Good trip’, Bad trip’ ?
• Length of time: 6 to 12 hours, dependent on strength
Long Term Risk:
• Mental Health – Depression, Psychosis, Flashbacks, PTSD…
• Damage to Psychological Development
KETAMINE
Ket, Special K, K
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Dissociative Anaesthetic
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Powder , tablet, liquid
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Medical use as a sedative
RISK
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Hallucinations, Perception of separation of body and brain
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Drug induced Psychosis
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Delusions similar to schizophrenia.
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High risk of accidents, vulnerability. Alcohol increases risk. Often
unresponsive whilst in ‘K-Hole’. Cramps. Memory loss.
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1 in 6 regular users develop Ketamine Bladder
(ketamine-induced ulcerative cystitis )
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Class B
MDMA
Tablets, Pills, Garries
3,4-METHYLENEDIOXY-METHAMPHETAMINE
MDMA Pills, Garries, Magic…
What type of drug is MDMA?
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Stimulant (Empathogen)
Tablet and powder
Euphoria and energy.
RISKS: Increases heart rate, body temp & BP
Serotonin Toxicity
Class A
GBL & GHB
Geeb
• Depressant
• Liquid (GBL) and salt powder form dissolved in water (GHB)
• Medicinal usage and sold legally as Alloy wheel cleaner
• Mixed with Alcohol increases risk
• RISKS: Deep sleep – coma-like unconsciousness. Seizures. Vulnerability.
Violence. Agitation. Respiratory depression. Depression.
• Effects: Similar to alcohol but stronger, Dependence, Sleep difficulties.
Undiluted GBL can burn
• Known to contain harmful adulterants (including commercial)
• Class C
Methamphetamine
Yaba, Tina and Christine, Meth, Ice, Glass, Crank
Effects/Risk :
Methamphetamine
• Makes users feel very up, alert and energised,
agitated, paranoid, confused and aggressive
• It can also have other effects:
• Increased levels of activity and feelings of arousal.
• Reduced appetite
• Increased heart rate and blood pressure, raising the risk of heart attack
– the higher the dose, the greater these effects.
• Lowered inhibitions, which can lead to users taking risks that they
wouldn’t normally take, such as having unsafe sex.
Drugs
andthe
the Law
Drugs
and
LAW
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Drugs and the Law
The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
is a law in the UK intended to restrict the production,
sale and supply of a new class of psychoactive substances
often referred to as "legal highs”
Possession: LEGAL
Production, Sale and Supply: ILLEGAL
Imprisonment up to 7 years
Drugs and the Law
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The New Psychoactive Substances Act
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Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
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The Intoxicating Substances (Supply) Act
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Temporary Class Drug Orders (TCDO)
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Targeted Support (Youth Offending Service) orders
Risk Factors for ‘New drugs’
HEALTH
SOCIAL
• Injury
• Deprivation
• Overdose
• School Absence
• Mental health
• Dependence
• Asphyxiation
• Injecting
• NEET
• Unemployment
• Family Breakdown
• Violence
• Crime
Risk sometimes linked to culture, deprivation, education, cost, availability….
Risk is increased when:
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Substances are taken in large amounts
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Mixed with other drugs, especially alcohol
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Sharing equipment, needles, barrels , notes, keys
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Underlying physical and mental health conditions
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Taken alone
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Used frequently
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Injected
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Mixing drugs with other activities,
e.g driving, swimming
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DRUG-RELATED DEATHS UK, ONS 2014
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Drug related death [all age] ONS, 2014
DRUG-RELATED DEATHS UK, ONS 2014
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Drug related death [all age] ONS, 2014
Drugs
Tobacco
Cannabis
Nitrous Oxide
Mephedrone
Ketamine
LSD
Amphetamine
Crack Cocaine
Anabolic Steroids
Alcohol
Cocaine
Synthetic Cannabinoids
Heroin
MDMA and tablets
Solvents
Methamphetamine
Prescribed Meds
GBL/GHB
Khat
Young People’s and Adult Service
Reducing drug-related harm providing:
• 1 to 1 support
• Targeted Group Work
• Family Service
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE
provide advice & support for young people
between the aged 10 to 19 and 20 to 24 with additional support
needs who want to:
• Cut down
• Stop/Quit
• Improve safety
0151 706 9747
CRAFFT Tool Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Family, Trouble
CRAFFT QUESTIONs
Multi agency screening tool to use with young people
C Have you ever ridden in a Car or
motorbike driven by someone (including
yourself) who was high or had been
using alcohol or drugs?
CRAFFT
R Do you ever use alcohol or drugs to
Relax, feel better about yourself, or fit
in?
A Do you ever use alcohol or drugs while
you are by yourself Alone?
F Do you ever Forget things you did while
using alcohol or drugs?
F Do your Family or friends ever tell you
that you should cut down on your
drinking or drug use?
T Have you ever been in Trouble while
you were using alcohol or drugs?
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Young People’s Service
Family Workers
0151 706 9747
Liverpool Central Recovery
Centre (ARC) - Roscoe Street
0151 706 7888
Questions
?
Thank you
Conrad Foote & Robbie Dreha
Young Addaction Liverpool
Phone: 0151 706 9747
Free Phone: 08000 196 197
Twitter: @YoAddactionLiv