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Chapter 13

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Drug Abuse and Crime

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Drug Abuse and Crime

1800s and early 1900s1800s and early 1900s

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Drug Abuse and Crime

1800s and early 1900s1800s and early 1900s

Also, opium dens in West Coast cities

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Psychoactive substances during the hippie movement

Drug Abuse and Crime

1960s–1970s1960s–1970s

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Drug Abuse and Crime

1960s–1970s1960s–1970s

Promotion of free love, personal freedom, mind expansion

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Drug Abuse

In 2001, 15.9 million Americans aged 12

and older were current users

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Men have higher rates of current illicit drug use than women

Drug Abuse

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• Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug

Drug Abuse

• It is used by 75% of those reporting drug abuse

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Marijuana is readily available among young people in both public and private schools

Drug Abuse

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In 2000, Americans spent $62.3 billion to buy illegal drugs

Drug AbuseCostsCosts

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Types of Illegal Drugs

• Stimulants

• Depressants

• Cannabis

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• Hallucinogens

• Anabolic steroids

• Inhalants

• Designer drugs

Types of Illegal Drugs

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StimulantsStimulants

Stimulate the central nervous system

Types of Illegal Drugs

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Produce higher heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased mental activity

Types of Illegal Drugs

StimulantsStimulants

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Cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines, andmethamphetamines

Types of Illegal Drugs

StimulantsStimulants

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DepressantsDepressants

Used illegally to produce intoxication, to counter the effects of other drugs,...

Types of Illegal Drugs

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Types of Illegal Drugs

…or inthe self- treatment of drug withdrawal

DepressantsDepressants

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• Barbiturates

• Sedatives

• Tranquilizers

Types of Illegal Drugs

DepressantsDepressants

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CannabisCannabis

Mild, non-additive drug with limited hallucinogenic properties

Types of Illegal Drugs

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Illegally used to inducestates of euphoria, gaiety, detachment, relaxation, intoxication,and focused awareness

Types of Illegal Drugs

CannabisCannabis

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• Marijuana

• Hashish

• Cannabis plants

Types of Illegal Drugs

CannabisCannabis

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• Sinsemilla

• Hashish oil

Types of Illegal Drugs

CannabisCannabis

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Street use of these drugs is intended to induce pleasure,…

NarcoticsNarcotics

Types of Illegal Drugs

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…euphoria, a lack of concern, and general feelings of well-being

Types of Illegal Drugs

NarcoticsNarcotics

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Opium, heroin, morphine, methadone, codeine, Dilaudid

Types of Illegal Drugs

NarcoticsNarcotics

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HallucinogensHallucinogens

Street use is intended to produce “mind expansion,” hallucinations, and psychedelic experiences

Types of Illegal Drugs

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• LSD, PCP, Peyote

• Mescaline, psilocybin, MDA, belladonna, MDMA, mandrake

Types of Illegal Drugs

HallucinogensHallucinogens

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Used illegallyto enhance bodymass, andincrease strength

Types of Illegal Drugs

Anabolic SteroidsAnabolic Steroids

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• Nandrolene

• Oxandrolene

• Oxymetholone

• Stanozolol

Types of Illegal Drugs

Anabolic SteroidsAnabolic Steroids

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InhalantsInhalants

Highly volatile substances which generally act as central nervous system depressants

Types of Illegal Drugs

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Nitrous oxide, carbon tetrachloride,amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, chloroform, freon, acetate and toluene

Types of Illegal DrugsInhalantsInhalants

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InhalantsInhalants

Gateway drugs – substances that initiate young people into illicit drug use

Types of Illegal Drugs

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Drug TraffickingManufacturing,

distributing,

dispensing,

importing,

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or a counterfeit substance

Drug Trafficking…a controlled substance

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Drugs and Crime

• Drug-defined crimes

• Drug-related crimes

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