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S IPPIN , D IPPIN AND T RIPPIN : E MERGING T RENDS IN Y OUTH S UBSTANCE U SE Cecily M. Watkins, MPH, CHES,CPS LRADAC Prevention Specialist LRADAC LRADAC cares for the needs of the citizens of Lexington and Richland Counties of South
Cecily M. Watkins, MPH, CHES,CPS LRADAC Prevention Specialist
LRADAC
LRADAC cares for the needs of the
citizens of Lexington and Richland Counties of South Carolina. We offer a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in locations convenient to residents of both counties.
Detox, Adult, Adolescent, Dual –Diagnosis
Outpatient
Prevention, Community Resource Center
ABOUT US
Provide prevention, intervention, and treatment
services
Serve approx 4,500 clients each year
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Lending Library
resource-center
Youth who drink before the age of 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence and 2½ times more likely to become alcohol abusers than those who wait until age 21.
Source: Grant, B.F., & Dawson, D.A. (1997). Age at onset of alcohol use and its association with DSM-IV alcohol abuse and dependence: Results from the National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey. Journal of Substance Abuse 9: 103-110.
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Reported getting drunk in the past month:
8TH GRADE 3.5% 10TH GRADE 12.8% 12TH GRADE 26%
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Because of the changes occurring in the brain
during the teen years, alcohol affects teenagers and adults differently. It appears to produce bigger impairments in learning and more widespread brain damage in adolescents than in adults.
Repeated alcohol use might alter the path
ALCOHOL
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WHAT HAS CHANGED…
What kids drink (potency) How much kids drink Frequency of drinking Age of initiation Availability Definition of a “drink” Parental/adult supervision
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HEALTH THREAT
Cheap Sweet flavors (soda, fruity) Confusing/deceptive packaging (high
BINGE DRINKING IN A CAN
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FOUR LOKO ON FACEBOOK
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YOUNG – HIP - COOL
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SMIRNOFF
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SMIRNOFF VODKA FLAVORS
Iced Cake Kissed Caramel Root Beer Float Raspberry Watermelon Pineapple Mango Peach Cherry Lime Vanilla
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STASH
REEF DRAM
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HIDDEN AGENDA
A CHEAP STASH CONTAINER
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MARIJUANA
Withdrawal Depression Tired Not caring about appearance Hostile – Intense Anger Loss Relationships Alters the heart rate Can lead to anxiety and panic attacks Can cause paranoia and lethargy
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
Perceptions more intense Time and space distortions Diminished short-term memory Inability to pay attention and concentrate Diminished reflexes Problems with coordination Impaired ability to perform complex tasks Difficulty operating machinery, including
driving a car
MARIJUANA USE INCREASING
According to the 2013 Monitoring Our Future
Survey, Adolescent reported marijuana use in last 30 days:
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8th graders
7%
10th graders
18%
12th graders
22.7%
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HISTORY
Clemson Laboratory – 1995 Clemson researcher discovered a
way to synthesize THC to restore appetite to chemotherapy patients
– Compound first disclosed in a research
paper in 1998
– Other labs have created their own
synthetic cannabinoids
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INCENSE
Individuals are spraying the compound into
sell as incense, plant food, glass cleaner
May be marketed as “herbal incense” Most often marked “not for human consumption” Comes in variety of flavors Unregulated mix of dried herbs and flowers
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K2
potpourri.
incense pots; however, users roll the K2 incense in wrappers to make joints, or they smoke it in pipes.
similar to that of marijuana.
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WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
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CHALLENGES
“K2” does not show up on typical drug tests No research on long-term effects of “K2” As it becomes illegal in states, manufacturers are
changing ingredients to make it legal.
Sold in head shops and convenience stores Shown on “You Tube” as a how to guide Easily ordered on internet Can be purchased by any age
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DRUG TEST
Many different chemicals to test for
New test has been developed, but not
Expensive and may not cover all the
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Year Number of Calls 2010 2,906 2011 6,959 2012 5,205 2013 2,639
SIDE EFFECTS
Reported side effects are hallucinations, agitation,
elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, vomiting, and seizures. Evidence shows that K2 has the potential to damage the lungs, brain, heart, and other vital
The developer says the effects are considerably more potent than marijuana. He discourages the use as there is no research on the effects on humans.
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Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of
commonly found in synthetic marijuana ("K2"or "Spice"), synthetic stimulants ("bath salts“), and hallucinogens, by placing them under Schedule I
April 2, 2012 South Carolina Bill(H3137) signed
by the Governor banning a comprehensive list of synthetic compounds. Also those mimicking these compounds.
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OF “HERBAL INCENSE”
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OPERATION LOG JAM JULY 2012
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DEA NEWS: Nationwide Synthetic Drug
Takedown 19 million packets of synthetic drugs seized and $36 million in cash
WASHINGTON – More than 90 individuals
were arrested and more than five million packets of finished designer synthetic drugs were seized in the first-ever nationwide law enforcement action against the synthetic designer drug industry responsible for the production and sale of synthetic drugs that are
plant food. More than $36 million in cash was also seized.
MOLLY
Powder or crystal form of MDMA, a chemical
used in Ecstasy
Considered to be pure unlike Ecstasy which can
be laced with caffeine or methamphetamine.
A whitish/yellowish powder, sold loose in packets,
packed into clear capsules or pressed into tablet form.
Inhaled or eaten Users 20’s-40’s Experience a sudden rush of energy and elation
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MOLLY SIDE EFFECTS
Confusion Anxiety Paranoia Insomnia Drug cravings Loss of Inhibitions Fever/chills/sweating Hypothermia Seizures Increase blood pressure or heart rate
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MOLLY
Popular at music festivals and concerts Included in songs by main stream artist like
Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Kesha.
2013 Labor Day music festival 20 year old
woman and 23 year old man died after taking
A 19 year old died that same weekend in Wash,
DC rave concert after taking Molly.
The number of emergency room visits continues
to increase.
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E CIGARETTES
E-cigs contain nicotine which is highly addictive E-cigs are not regulated by FDA-include
chemicals and additives
Because they are able to use it more places, use
more often.
Flavors including bubble gum, mountain dew,
cap’n crunch, etc.
In just one year, e-cigarette use doubled among
high school and middle school students, and 1 in 10 high school students have used an e-cigarette. Altogether, 1.78 million middle and high school students nationwide use e-cigarettes
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HOOKAH
From Middle Eastern Culture A vase or pipe partially filled with water. A hose with a mouthpiece through which smoke
is drawn.
Smoking sessions last 45-60 minutes can lasts
several hours.
Made popular because of the availability of
flavored tobacco. Hookah bars and cafes.
Not safer as perceived- high concentrations of
carbon monoxide, nicotine, tar, and heavy metals.
The mouthpiece is often shared and not cleaned.
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Provide prevention, intervention, and treatment
services
Serve approx 4,500 clients each year
THANKS!!
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