synthetic drugs
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BAHEC Synethic Drug seminar. September 19, 2012.TRANSCRIPT
SYNTHETIC DRUGSSEPTEMBER 2012
IN THE NEWS
Fake Pot Sending Increasing Number of Kids to ER - ABC News3.mp4
TYPES OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS▪ Synthetic Cannabinoids and Synthetic Cathinones are commonly sold in legal
retail outlets (most commonly “head shops”) and are widely available online.
▪ Sold as “herbal incense,” “plant food” or “bath salts” with warning labels that state “not for human consumption”
PAST YEAR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS BY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS (RX NOT INCLUDED)
cocaine
hallucinogens
MDMA (ecstasy)
Synthetics
Marijuana/hashish
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2.9
5.2
5.3
11.4
36.4
0
rates of use
rates of use
Source: 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey
SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS – THE FACTS
SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS – THE FACTS
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency
A mixture of herbs typically sprayed with a synthetic compound similar to THC (ingredient in marijuana). The chemicals are NOT natural nor are they a synthetic version of the active ingredients in marijuana.
Although some compounds are illegal – products are still commonly sold in head shops, various retail outlets and online.
Often marketed as incense or fake weed.
Smoked or made into tea
SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS – THE FACTS
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency
High potential for abuse. Psychology effects may be similar to marijuana and include paranoia, panic attacks and giddiness
The chemicals appear to be stored in the body long term and there is no long term studies that have evaluated the long term effects on the body
According to the DEA there have been no reported deaths by overdose.
Many reports of suicide and injury while using the drug.
SYNTHETIC CATHINONES -THE FACTS
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SYNTHETIC CATHINONES -THE FACTS
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency
Sold in powder form in small plastic or foil packages of 200 and 500 milligrams under various brand names.
Chemicals in these products are synthetic derivatives of cathinone, a central nervous system stimulant.
Sniffed, snorted, smoked or dissolved and injected into veins
Effects similar to amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, and MDMA (ecstasy)
SYNTHETIC CATHINONES -THE FACTS
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency
Effects include agitation, insomnia, irritability, dizziness, depression, suicidal thoughts and panic attacks.
Also reports of impaired perception of reality
Rapid heart rate, chest pains, nosebleeds, sweating, convulsions and vomiting.
Many reports of violent behavior, overdose deaths and other devastating consequences
SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
▪ HU-210 – Schedule I as per CSA▪ CP-47,497 (5-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol) - temporarily scheduled
March 1, 2011▪ cannabicyclohexanol or CP-44, 497 C8-homolog (5-(1,1-dimethyloctyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-
hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol) – temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011▪ JWH-018 or AM678 (1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) – temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011▪ JWH-073 (1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) - temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011▪ JWH-019 (1-hexyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) ▪ JWH-200 (1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) - temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011▪ JWH-250 (1-pentyl-3-(2-methoxyphenylacetyl)indole) ▪ JWH-081 (1-pentyl-3-[1-(4-methoxynaphthoy)]indole) ▪ JWH-122 (1-pentyl-3-(4-methyl-1-naphthoyl)indole) ▪ JWH-398 (1-pentyl-3-(4-chloro-1-naphthoyl)indole) ▪ AM-2201 (1-(5-fluoropentyl)-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole)▪ AM-694 (1-(5-fluoropentyl)-3-(2-iodobenzoyl)indole)▪ AM-1221 ((1-(N-methylpiperdin-2-yl)methyl-2-methyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)-6-nitroindole) ▪ RCS-4 or SR-19 (1-pentyl-3-[(4-methoxy)-benzoyl]indole) ▪ RCS-8 or SR-18 (1-cyclohexylethyl-3-(2-methoxyphenylacetyl)indole) ▪ JWH-203 (1-pentyl-3-(2-chlorophenylacetyl)indole)
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MethcathinoneSchedule I
MethcathinoneControlled Substance C-I
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MethcathinoneSchedule I
4-MethylmethcathinoneAnalog Non-Controlled
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AMAZON
Increase in calls to poison centers for human exposures to synthetic marijuana
Green Column: 2010 – 12 month period
Yellow Column: January-October 2011
2010
2011
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2906
6,959
Calls to Poison Centers
Source: American Association of Poison Control Centers, February 8, 2012
Increase in calls to poison centers for human exposures to Bath Salts
Green Column: 2010 – 12 month period
Yellow Column: January-October 2011
Calls to Poison Centers
Source: American Association of Poison Control Centers, February 8, 2012
2010
2011
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
304
6,138
TIPS FOR PARENTS
o RESEARCH ONLINE – YOUTUBE, GOOGLE SEARCHES
o TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRUGS
o SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS AND ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES
o ASK QUESTIONS – YOU ARE NOT INVADING THEIR PRIVACY!!!!
o MONITOR COMPUTER USE
o MONITOR PHONE USE
o IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD IS USING DRUGS – GET HELP. DO NOT WAIT
THANK YOU!QUESTIONS?
For additional information or to get help, please contact me:
Dorothy J. ChaneyWisconsin Community Health Alliance