IOWA’S EMERGING DRUG TRENDS 2012 Region VII – VPPPA Conference
Feb 23, 2016
IOWA’S EMERGING DRUG TRENDS2012 Region VII – VPPPA Conference
Meth Labs, Synthetics & Rx
Yearly Meth Lab Incident Response Totals
Adult Meth Treatment Admissions (IDPH)
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Hydrogen Peroxide
Psuedophedrine (contained in certain types of cold and sinus medication)
Lithium Metal (contained in certain types of batteries)
Sodium Hydroxide (lye and some drain openers)
Ammonium nitrate (used in fertilizer or some instant cold packs)
32 oz sports drink or two-liter pop bottle (used as the ‘pot’)
Funnel
Camping fuel or ether in starting fluids
Combined, ordinary products are dangerous when used to make meth
EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Immediate Effects• Insomnia• Decreased Appetite• Irritability/Aggression• Anxiety• Nervousness• Convulsions• Heart Attack
Chronic/Long Term Effects• Paranoia• Hallucinations• Repetitive Behavior
(compulsively cleaning or grooming)
• Delusions of parasites or insects crawling under their skin (causes obsessive scratching)
• Violent Behavior
Synthetic Cannabinoids
Synthetic Cannabinoids
Synthetic Cannabinoid Signs & Symptoms
• Nausea / Vomiting
• Drowsiness• “Shakiness" • Palpitations• Headache• Suicidal
Tendencies
• Dizziness• Panic /
Hallucinations• Agitation/
Hypertension• Tachycardia• Paranoia• Anxiety
Synthetic Cathinones
Natural Cathinone?
• Schedule I controlled substance• Found naturally in Khat
Synthetic Cathinones Signs & Symptoms
Physical Effects• Tachycardia• Elevated Blood Pressure• Sleeplessness• Loss of Appetite• Agitation• Nausea
Psychological Effects• Extreme Paranoia• Delusions / Hallucinations• Suicidal Tendencies• Extreme Agitation or
Anxiety, Aggression and Violence
010203040
Aug
-10
Oct
-10
Dec
-10
Feb
-11
Apr-
11
Jun
-11
Aug
-11
Oct
-11
Dec
-11
K2
Bath Salts
TOTAL
Exposure to K2 or Bath Salts to Calls from Iowans
(ISPCC)
• Iowa Board of Pharmacy took emergency action in the summer of 2010, making K2 an illegal imitation controlled substance.
• Iowa passed Legislation banning six synthetic cannabinoid compounds and two synthetic cathinones in July 2011:
Synthetics Legislation
Cannabinoids CathinonesCP 47,497 JWH-018JWH-073 JWH-200HU-210 HU-211
MephedroneMDPV
Prescription Drug Abuse
Doses of Controlled Substances Prescribed to Iowans in CY 2010
Hydrocodone And Oxycodone ID Calls From Iowans (ISPCC)
Iowa Rx Overdose DeathsMethadone & Other Opioids (IDPH)
Effects of Opioids
Short -Term Effects• Relief from Pain• Euphoria• Drowsiness• Constipation• Slowed Breathing
Long-Term Effects• Physical Dependence and
Addiction• Withdrawal symptoms
include– Restlessness– Muscle & Bone Pain– Insomnia– Vomiting – Cold Flashes
What are we doing?
Enforcement• Increased emphasis on
synthetic drugs.• Increased emphasis on
diversion investigations.• Additional drug take-back
events.• Utilizing tools available for
meth lab investigations.
Education• PSA’s on dangers of
synthetics drugs.• Presentations on synthetics
and prescription drugs.• Focus on young people
(future workers)• Educating legislatures on
these issues.
Special Thank You to the Following:
• Division of Criminal Investigation – Criminalistics Laboratory
• Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy
• Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center
• Iowa Department of Public Health
IOWA’S EMERGING DRUG TRENDS2012 Region VII – VPPPA Conference