general drugs overview - oxfordshire.gov.uk
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General drugs overview
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Content
• Drugs wheel• Stages of use• Street Drugs• Drug, Set, Setting
• Cannabis• Alcohol• Pills and Powders• Remember
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Stages of use.
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Street Drugs
• What's in it?• Adulterants
add weight –increase profit.
• Deliberate and accidental
• No safety standards
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DRUG, SET, SETTING
• What…. drug• Why…… are they
using drugs, how do they already feel?
• Where, When, with Whom.
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Cannabis
• Naturally occurring plant; Bud, weed, green, etc.
• Selectively bred to increase the THC.
• CBD?• Plant matter dried,
crushed and smoked
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Cannabis - the effectsCannabis is used as a form of relaxation, however some people may feel sick and dizzy.
Side effects can include a sense of calmness, feeling relaxed and happy. Others become talkative and others get the giggles. Hunger pangs are common and this is known as the ‘munchies’.
Long term effects are a lack of motivation, paranoia and confusion and in some people it can affect their mental health
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Cannabis Paraphernalia
• Papers• Bongs• Pipes• Grinders• Lighters• Tin• Baggies• Scales?
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CDE and Supply?
• Scales• Cash• Baggies• Multiple phones• Secretive• Short trips out
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Alcohol Dangers
• Accidents: trips, falls, collisions etc.
• Fights and arguments
• Emotional and physical dependence
• Physical and psychological damage
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Pills and Powders
Questions to ask:• What has it been sold to you as?• How much have you taken and when?• What effects did YOU experience?• What do you remember, did you black out?• How do you feel now (physical and emotional?• Would you do it again? (challenge them).
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Remember
• It’s ok to say “I don’t know”.• Look out for secretive behaviour –
challenge gently• Call 111 if it’s a non-emergency or
you’re unsure.• Contact Aquarius for advice