Transcript Drug Dangers

7th Period Law Enforcement
The student will be able to:
 Identify current commonly abused drugs in society.
 Identify side effects from downer drugs.
 Research the effects of substances such as ecstasy,
gamma hydroxybutyrate, rohypnol and ketamine.
 Identify common terms used in drug use and abuse.
 List the signs of drug use.
 Summarize the procedures for handling dangerous
and unpredictable drugs such as
methamphetamine.
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Illegal and prescription drugs are common in
today’s society.
It is important for officers to know the most
commonly encountered drugs, and their
characteristics, side effects, and forms of use.
They must also be familiar with the process
for handling these drugs.
Current Drug Trends
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Downers
 Hydrocodone
 Xanax/Oxycontin
 Rohypnol
Rave Drugs
 Ecstasy
 Ketamine
 GHB
Others
 Alcohol
 Marijuana
 Ritalin
 Crack Cocaine
 Methamphetamine
 DXM
 Inhalants
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Downers – drugs that reduce excitability and
calm a person
Reasons for Use
 Pain, surgery, injury
 Anxiety
 Coping with stressful times
(job loss, divorce, death)
 Addictions
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Physical Effects
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Droopy head and eyelids
Slowed walk
Slowed, slurred speech
Constricted pupils
Dry skin
Constipation
Changes in hormones
Negative Effects
 Lowered inhibitions
 Slurred speech and clumsy
body movement
 Confusion
 Dizziness
 Poor memory and judgment
 Short attention span
 Hypnosis and sleep
 Coma and shock
 Death
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Prescription drugs are some of the most used
and abused medicines.
Most widely written prescription
Substituted for Morphine
“White Collar” addicts
Forms
 Tablets
 Capsules
 Liquid
Uses
 Cough suppressant
 Analgesic for pain
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Medical names
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Vicoprofen
Hycodan
Vicodin
Lortab
Lorcet
Street names
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Vikes
Hydro
Norco
Side Effects
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Nausea
Drowsiness
Impaired coordination
Weakness
Confusion
Constricted pupils
Clammy skin
Muscle relaxation
Low blood pressure
Low respiratory rate
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Prescribed to patients for anxiety, panic and
stress disorders
Street names
 Z-bars
 Bars
 School bus
 Yellow boys
 Footballs
Handlebars
White boys
White girls
Bicycle parts
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Prescribed for relief of moderate to severe
pain resulting from injuries, bursitis, neuralgia,
arthritis, and cancer
Street names
 Ocs
 Ox
 Oxy
 Blue
 Hillbilly heroin
 Kicker
 Oxycotton
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Side Effects
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Extreme loss of appetite and weight
Constricted, pinpoint pupils
Watery, sunken-in eyes
Poor complexion or sickly appearance
Constipation
Drowsiness and falling asleep at odd times
Frequently sick
Tremors, twitching, excessive scratching
May appear intoxicated with no signs of alcohol use
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Side effects
“The Date Rape Drug”
 Decreased heart rate
10 times more potent than
and blood pressure
Valium
 Poor coordination
Works in 15 minutes
 Sedation
Lasts up to 8 hours
 Fatigue
Short term amnesia
 Confusion
Can be fatal with alcohol
 Dizziness
 Memory impairment
Odorless and tasteless
 Amnesia
Now dissolves more slowly
 Nightmares
and turns blue in liquid
 Tremors
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Rave Drugs
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Physical Effects
 Dryness of mouth
 Jaw clenching
 Teeth grinding
 Mild eye twitching
 Sweating
 Nausea
 Fast/pounding
heartbeat
 Dizziness
 Restlessness
Street Names
 Ecstasy
 XTC
 “E”
 “X”
 Beans
 Adams
 Hug Drug
 Disco Biscuit
 Go
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Physical signs
Side effects (80-150 milligrams)
 Dryness of mouth
 Jaw clenching
 Teeth grinding
 Mild eye twitching
 Sweating
 Nausea
 Fast/pounding heartbeat
 Dizziness
 Restlessness
 Increased tactile sensitivity
 Increased empathic feelings
 High levels of serotonin (a sense
of extreme happiness)
 Decreased inhibitions
 Impaired memory and learning
 Hyperthermia
 Heart and liver toxicity
 Renal failure
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Created as an anesthesia for small animals
Used in the Vietnam War on wounded soldiers
Numbing properties
Lethal when mixed with other drugs
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Street names
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Jet
Super acid
Special "K“
Green
“K”
Cat Valium
 Forms
 Odorless
 Colorless
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Low doses
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Quieting/calming effect
Meditative and
introspective mood
Mild inebriation
Dreamy thinking
A temporary sense of
the world as
unimportant
Similar effects as LSD
Lasts about 1 hour
High doses
 Induces mild
anesthetic state
 Feelings of tiredness
and dizziness
 Severe hallucinations
 Delirium
 Death
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Most commonly mixed with alcohol
Forms
 Odorless/colorless liquid
 White powder
 Low doses
 High doses
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Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Visual disturbances
Incapable of resisting
Memory problems
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Unconsciousness
Seizures
Severe respiratory depression
Coma
Overdose
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Other Common Drugs Abused
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Craving – a strong need, or urge, to
drink
Loss of control – not being able to
stop drinking once drinking has begun
Physical dependence – withdrawal
symptoms, such as nausea, sweating,
shakiness, and anxiety after stopping
drinking
Tolerance – the need to drink greater
amounts of alcohol to get "high”
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Active ingredient is THC  Side effects
 Faster heartbeat and pulse
Street Names
 Blood shot eyes
Grass
 Dry mouth and throat
Pot
 Impaired short-term
Weed
memory
Reefer
 Altered sense of time
Inability to concentrate
Slowed reaction times
 Reduced coordination
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Central nervous system stimulant
Treats ADHD/ADD
Physical effects
 Appetite suppression
 Increased alertness
 Increases in
 Blood pressure
 Heart rate
 Respiration
 Body temperature
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Highly addictive stimulant
Mixture of powdered cocaine
Street names
 Jelly beans
 Rooster
 Tornado
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Methods of use
 Smoking
 Snorting
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Side effects
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Long-term use
Anxiety
Depression
Irritability
Extreme fatigue
Paranoia
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Alienate family and friends
Isolated and suspicious
Lie
Cheat
Steal
Commit violent crimes
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Central nervous system stimulant
Can be prescribed, but can not be refilled
Color varies depending on the cooking
method
Usually in a colorless, odorless, bitter-tasting
crystalline form
Lasts up to 12 hours
Effects similar to crack cocaine
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Methods of use are:
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Swallowing
Snorting
Smoking (glass pipe)
Shooting (syringe injection)
Street names
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Glass
Ice
Meth
Speed
Crank
Crystal Meth
Side effects
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Increased alertness
Increased physical activity
Decreased appetite
Rapid heart rate
Increased blood pressure
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The cough-suppressant found in cold
medicine
Available over-the-counter
Effects last up to 6 hours
Forms
 Syrups
 Tablets
 Liquid
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Side effects
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Street names
Slurred speech
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Rash
Fever and sweating
Headache
Brain damage
Death
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Robo
Skittles
Triple C
Red Devils
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Methods of use
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Huffing
Sniffing
Snorting
Side effects
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Slows bodily functions
Less inhibition
Loss of consciousness
Brain and body damage
Death
Items used
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Correction fluid
Markers
Spray paint
Model airplane glue
Rubber cement
Hair spray
Air freshener
Deodorant
Freon
Nail polish remover
Paint thinner
Miscellaneous others
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Drug User Behaviors and Handling Procedures
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Abuser – a person who continues to use a
drug after it is needed or even though it is not
needed
Dependent – when a person experiences
withdrawal symptoms from reducing or
stopping the use of the drug
Overdose – a user takes more of a drug than
the body can process; usually results in death
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Behaviors of drug users – drug users often engage in
risky behavior and criminal activity because of their
drug use
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The money needed for drugs leads to prostitution, drug
dealing, and burglary
Very aggressive and violent
Suicidal
Higher risk of sexually transmitted diseases
Isolation from family and friends
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Disrespectful or even verbally and physically abusive
Emotionally erratic (angry, depressed, paranoid,
confused, extreme mood swings, etc.)
Secretive and dishonest
Steals or “looses” valued possessions
Spends or requests money constantly
Withdraws from family and friends
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Neglects personal hygiene and grooming
Sleeps too much or too little
Exhibits loss of appetite
Experiences abnormal weight loss or gain
Exhibits abnormal energy level, hyperactivity
or lethargy
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Drops friends, activities, and interests
Skips school
Loses interest in schoolwork, resulting in low grades
Sleeps in class
Loses concentration and poor memory
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General Guidelines
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Always wear protective gloves and equipment
Never taste the substances
Document the color, texture and odor of a substance
Contact the proper agency to dismantle, if it appears to be a
drug lab
 Never handle unknown or questionable substances
 Maintain custody and control of the substances
 Package drugs separately
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Procedures
 Retain the property until it is properly tagged
and placed in a property locker
 Book all drugs separately
 Book all drug paraphernalia separately
 Use syringe tubes to package syringes and
needles
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Packaging
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Complete a presumptive test if the quantity allows
Include the result in the officer’s report
Weigh drugs in the container they are held in
Weigh the entire package after sealing it, and then record the
gross weight
 Place drugs in an envelope and seal both ends with evidence
tape
 Write your initials and the date on the outside of the
evidence tape
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Battered Women’s Syndrome (BWS)
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While men are also victims of domestic
violence, the concept of battered woman
syndrome typically refers only to women.
For this reason, the following description will
follow this format but recognizes that the
same or a similar mindset could hold true for
battered men as well.
A controversial concept
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Battered woman syndrome is a model that
was developed by Dr. Lenore E. Walker to
describe the mindset and emotional state of a
battered woman.
A battered woman is a woman who has
experienced at least two complete battering
cycles as described in dating and domestic
violence.
Reasons to Stay
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Still being positively reinforced by the "honeymoon"
phase of the battering cycle
Economic dependence upon the batterer
Belief that they can keep the peace
Fear of danger if she were to leave
Threats made by the batterer to hurt her or her
children if she left
Loss of self-esteem
Depression or loss of psychological energy
necessary to leave
Characteristics of “BWS”
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The woman believes that the violence was
or is her fault.
The woman has an inability to place
responsibility for the violence elsewhere.
The woman fears for her life and/or her
children's lives.
The woman has an irrational belief that the
abuser is omnipresent and omniscient.
News Flash
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Battered Woman Syndrome has also been
associated with post-traumatic stress
disorder in that domestic violence involves
exposure to severe trauma and so the
reactions of a battered woman may be due to
flashbacks or other intrusive experiences
from previous traumatic events so that the
woman believes that she is in danger, even if
she is not.
Explanation or Excuse?
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This syndrome has been used as an
explanation for reactions to abusive situations
in court cases
Also its been used as an educational tool in
order to raise the awareness of the impact
that domestic violence can have on women.
Child Abuse & Child Exploitation
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Child sexual abuse occurs
when a person uses or
attempts to use a child for
their own sexual gratification.
This includes incest, rape,
sodomy, sexual penetration,
fondling, voyeurism and
sexual harassment.
Persons who sexually abuse
children rely on many methods
to force children to keep quiet.
Child Abuse & Child Exploitation
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They may be subtle, telling the child
they are doing it for their own good or
promising them favors or gifts.
They may be more blatant, such as a
father warning his daughter that if she
tells anyone, the family will be broken
up and everyone will blame her.
The abuser may convince the child
they are equal partners, that they
have special affection for the child
and will be blamed if disclosure is
made.
Child Abuse & Child Exploitation
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Many abusers use threats,
telling the child pets will be
hurt, that siblings will be
targeted, or even the child
himself will be killed if he/she
tells.
Children need adults to
provide their basic needs:
food, a place to live, clothing,
access to family and loved
ones.
Abusers deliberately
emphasize that dependency
to make children submit to
them.
Sexual abuse of Teens
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For teens, evidence of sexual activity may be a potential indicator
of sexual abuse.
Consenting sexual relationships imply that both partners have the
ability and capacity to make an informed choice without fear of
harm or pressure.
However, many teens do not have a clear understanding of the
difference between consensual and abusive relationships.
The following factors should be considered in determining whether
a relationship may be abusive:
 Force is used
 Impaired mental and/or emotional capacity
 Drug or alcohol involvement
 Manipulation, intimidation, implied threats or other forms of
coercion.
 Distinct power differential or a significant age difference
Sexual exploitation
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Using children in a sexually explicit way for
personal gain; for example, to make money,
to obtain food stamps or drugs, or to gain
status.
It also includes using children in prostitution
and using children to create pornography.
Mental injury
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Mental injury includes:
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Rejecting, abandoning or extensive ridiculing of a child.
Terrorizing a child by threatening extreme punishment
against him or his pets or possessions.
Ignoring a child over time by refusing to talk to or show
interest in her daily activities.
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This must be so extreme there is no traditional parent-child
relationship between the two.
Isolating a child by teaching him to avoid social contact
beyond the parent-child relationship.
Corrupting a child by teaching inappropriate behavior in
areas such as aggression, sexuality or substance abuse.
Exposing a child to violence.
Mental injury/psychological Maltreatment
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Mental injury/psychological maltreatment is the
result of cruel or unconscionable acts and/or
statements made, threatened to be made or
permitted to be made by the caregiver's) which have
a direct effect on the child; or caregiver’s failure to
provide nurturance, protection or appropriate
guidance.
The caregiver’s behavior, intentional or
unintentional, must be related to the observable and
substantial impairment of the child’s psychological,
cognitive, emotional and/or social well being and
functioning.
Child Neglect
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Neglect is the most common form of abuse seen
and may have long-term effects.
Neglect is failing to provide adequate food, clothing,
shelter, supervision or medical care.
Parents must provide adequate supervision, care,
guidance and protection to keep children from
physical or mental harm.
Parents must also provide appropriate treatment for
children's problems.
Children will have minor injuries during childhood.
When accidental injuries are frequent, they may be
the result of neglect.
Neglect
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Includes exposing a child to illegal
activities, such as:
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Encouraging a child to participate in drug sales or
theft
Exposing a child to parental drug abuse
Encouraging a child to use drugs or alcohol
The Child Protective Services Division
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Investigates reports of abuse and neglect of
children. It also:
Provides services to children and families in
their own homes;
Places children in foster care;
Provides services to help youth in foster care
make the transition to adulthood; and
Places children in adoptive homes.
Report
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Child abuse and neglect,
Elderly or adults with disabilities abuse, neglect, or
exploitation,
Abuse of children in licensed child-care facilities or
treatment centers for the entire State of Texas,
Abuse of adults and children served by the Texas
Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
(DADS) in state-operated facilities and community
programs for people with mental illness or
intellectual disabilities.
The Law
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The law requires any person who believes that a child, or person
65 years or older, or an adult with disabilities is being abused,
neglected, or exploited to report the circumstances to DFPS.
A person making a report is immune from civil or criminal liability
provided they make the report in good faith, and the name of the
person making the report is kept confidential.
Any person suspecting abuse and not reporting it can be held
liable for a a misdemeanor or state jail felony.
Time frames for investigating reports are based on severity of
allegations.
Reporting suspected child abuse makes it possible for a family to
get help.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Facility Investigations
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APS investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and
exploitation in facilities that care for adults including:
private homes, adult foster homes (with 3 or fewer
consumers), unlicensed room and board, state
facilities and community centers that serve people
with mental illness or intellectual disabilities, home
health agency staff, exploitation in nursing homes
when the alleged perpetrator is someone outside
the facility.
Abuse Hotline for APS Facility Investigations:
1-800-647-7418
Resources
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Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private ICF/MR, adult day care
Complaints (reports of abuse):
1-800-458-9858
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Nursing Home Information:
1-800-252-8016 Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Hospitals, psychiatric hospitals (including private psychiatric facilities),
and various other medical facilities
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Complaints:
1-888-973-0022 Texas Council on Family Violence
Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
(1-800-799-SAFE)
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
Adult Protective Services (APS)
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APS is responsible for investigating abuse,
neglect, and exploitation of adults who are
elderly or have disabilities
Elderly/Geriatric Abuse
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In general, elder abuse is a term referring to
any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a
caregiver or any other person that causes
harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable
adult.
Legislatures in all 50 states have passed
some form of elder abuse prevention laws.
Laws and definitions of terms vary
considerably from one state to another
Defined as . . .
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Physical Abuse - inflicting physical pain or injury on
a senior, e.g. slapping, bruising, or restraining by
physical or chemical means.
Sexual Abuse - non-consensual sexual contact of
any kind.
Neglect - the failure by those responsible to provide
food, shelter, health care, or protection for a
vulnerable elder.
Exploitation - the illegal taking, misuse, or
concealment of funds, property, or assets of a
senior for someone else's benefit.
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Emotional Abuse - inflicting mental pain, anguish,
or distress on an elder person through verbal or
nonverbal acts, e.g. humiliating, intimidating, or
threatening.
Abandonment - desertion of a vulnerable elder by
anyone who has assumed the responsibility for care
or custody of that person.
Self-neglect – characterized as the failure of a
person to perform essential, self-care tasks and that
such failure threatens his/her own health or safety
What are the warning signs of elder
abuse?
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While one sign does not necessarily indicate abuse, some telltale signs that there could be a problem are:
Bruises, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions, and burns
may be an indication of physical abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Unexplained withdrawal from normal activities, a sudden change
in alertness, and unusual depression may be indicators of
emotional abuse.
Bruises around the breasts or genital area can occur from sexual
abuse.
Sudden changes in financial situations may be the result of
exploitation.
What are the warning signs of elder
abuse?
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Bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene,
and unusual weight loss are indicators of possible
neglect.
Behavior such as belittling, threats, and other uses
of power and control by spouses are indicators of
verbal or emotional abuse.
Strained or tense relationships, frequent arguments
between the caregiver and elderly person are also
signs.
Most importantly, be alert. The suffering is often in
silence. If you notice changes in a senior’s
personality or behavior, you should start to question
what is going on.
APS Resources
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Help lines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources To report
suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Texas:
1-800-252-5400
To report non emergency situations that do not require an
immediate response, you may report online by visiting
http://www.txabusehotline.org/ To reach regional Long Term
Care Ombudsman offices, consult the Area Agencies on
Aging DirectoryFor Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services statistics and/or other publications, Click Here. Adult
Protective Services publications are also available online.State
Government
Agencies
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Texas Adult Protective Services
Texas Department of Aging and Disability
Services
Texas Long Term Care Ombudsman
Texas Office of Attorney General
Law & Regulations
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Tex. Hum. Res. Code Ann., Chpt. 48
Investigations and Protective Services for
Elderly and Disabled Persons
Tex. Admin. Code § 40.19-705 Adult
Protective Services
Other Resources
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Department of Family and Protective
Services: Adult Abuse & Exploitation: It’s
Everyone’s Business!
To submit updated state hotline, helpline, or
web information, Click Here or email [email protected].
Domestic Violence
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A pattern of assaultive and/or coercive behaviors
including physical, sexual and emotional abuses, as
well as economic coercion that adults use against
their intimate partners to gain power and control in
that relationship. Domestic violence is present in all
cultures, socioeconomic classes, communities of
faith, etc. The presence of domestic violence is a
risk for children. However, not all situation of
domestic violence require a report to DHS or law
enforcement.
Department of Human Services
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DHS has the authority to intervene with
families based on whether a child is being
physically abused, sexually abused,
neglected, suffering mental injury or is being
subjected to an activity or condition likely to
result in substantial harm. If you know a child
is witnessing repeated or serious domestic
violence and you are unsure of the impact on
the child, call and consult a CPS screener.
Students research each of the drugs within
the category (Downers, Raves & Other Categories)
listed to learn more about their uses, side
effects, and descriptions.
 Answer inquiry questions:
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 “Did it affect their employment standing?”
 “What were the circumstances surrounding
the death?”
Students should
conduct an anonymous
survey within their
school to determine
the trends in drug use.
 Students will select a
celebrity that has died
as a result of
complications involving
drug use or drug abuse.
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The student will record the
celebrity’s name, the type of
drug used, and any physical,
mental and economic side
effects or consequences
caused by their drug use
while they were still alive.
Students create a public drug
awareness poster using their
celebrity as the center of
their campaign, and present
it to the class.
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Research and explain Battered Women’s
syndrome
Summarize characteristics found in victim’s
of child and geriatric abuse & neglect
Create a neat, organized and creative
Awareness poster of your findings to include
pictures of victims of abuse.
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Unit 5 Exam covering PASS
 Child/Elderly & Substance Abuse