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• Several controlled substances are currently widely used in Medway:– Cocaine (powder)
– ‘Skunk’ cannabis
– Heroin (powder)
– Amphetamine
– Ecstasy
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• What do we know about the use of these substances in Medway?
Heroin
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• There have been 24 drug related deaths in Medway this year so far. Many of these have been linked directly to heroin.
• Heroin is on average 60% pure product. The remaining 40% is made of various contaminants, typically benzodiazepeines; paracetomol; brick dust, etc
• Injecting heroin leads to a vast array of complications which can ultimately lead to death:
– Hep B / Hep C
– Abscesses
– DVT
– Blood clots
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• What do we know about the use of these substances in Medway?
Cocaine
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• Cocaine powder is typically sold in £10 wraps.
• The powder is typically anywhere between 25% to 70% ‘pure’ product with the remainder made up of various contaminants.
• A ‘rock’ of crack cocaine costs about the same, but you need to smoke it in an adapted ‘pipe’.
• When you’re subject to the effects of either, you will feel more confident; stronger; aggressive, and much more
likely to get involved in fights / conflict.
• Cocaine is the easiest controlled drug to detect
both externally and internally.
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The Risks?
• Stimulant drug that strips calcium
from your bones
• Rots nasal septum
• Coke + Booze = Cocaethylene
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• What do we know about the use of these substances in Medway?
Cannabis
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• Cannabis locally is sold either as ‘resin’, or as ‘skunk’ (herbal)
• Wraps cost around £10
• Resin is not as popular as ‘skunk’ cannabis, as herbal is much more potent
• Street cautions are commonly used for personal possession – a criminal conviction which will affect your career; finance; travel; driving, and future.
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The Risks?
• 85% of psychiatric admissions test positive for THC
• 3 joints = 20 fags
• Memory affected for up to 6 weeks
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• What do we know about the use of these substances in Medway?
Amphetamine
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• Stimulant
• ‘Fight or flight’ response
• Increased heart rate
• Increased blood pressure
• Tomorrow’s energy
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• The highest purity value of SPEED found on users in London last year was only
9%
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The Risks? ........... mind–blowing rush?……..
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• What do we know about the use of these substances in Medway?
Ecstasy
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•Brain swell
•Overheating
•Damage to brain cells
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•Depletes Serotonin
•Long and short
term depression
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The Risks? ……..
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Long-term effect of
Ecstasy on monkey brain
cells
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5 yrs, Fine (Both)
3 yrs, Fine (Both)
Class C
14 yrs, Fine (Both)
5 yrs, Fine (Both)
Class B
Life, Fine (Both)
7 yrs, Fine (Both)
Class A
SupplyPossession
The Risks? ……..
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Police Powers to Search
A Police Officer may searchany person he reasonably suspects
to have in their possession any drug as defined in The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as
Class A or Class B
If necessary a STRIP search may be demanded
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• Disastrous to employment prospects
• Many professions closed
• Restricted travel
• Restrictions on driving
• Restrictions on loans
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Good To Go?........