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1 Festival ICE PACK GUIDE Everything you need to know.

2 CONTENTS: WESTERN AU FIGHT AGAINS ICE

3 STRALIA S ST Crime Stoppers Dob in a Dealer campaign calls on West Australian s to come together in the fight against ICE. Dob in a Dealer is a community engagement campaign focused on gathering local intelligence and engaging every West Australian in contributing to making their communities safer and drug free places. Crime Stoppers provides the community with a safe, secure and reliable avenue to pass on information confidentially.

4 CONTENTS Page 5 - FESTIVAL ICE PACK Page 6 / 7 - WHAT IS ICE? Page 8 - WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS? Page 9 - RISKS & IMPACT Page 10 - CRIME STOPPERS INVOLVEMENT Page 11- WHO IS BEING AFFECTED? Page 12 - DOB IN A DEALER Page 13 - DID YOU KNOW?

5 Festival ICE PACK - Free Canvas Tote - Water Bottle - Sunscreen - Information Graphics - Postcard - Free sunglasses - Temporary Tattoo s - Mini towel - Information Booklet The Festival Ice Pack : Available at all Western Australian Festivals, beginning in Summer The Festival Ice Pack is a free promotional recycled canvas tote which will include a Crime Stoppers water bottle, sunscreen, information graphics, postcard, free sunglasses, temporary tattoo s, mini towel and an information booklet all water marked with Dob In A Dealer branding. Please visit - for more information on The Festival Ice Pack. Free tote bags including the above contents can be requested if you are not attending festivals, conditions apply. 5

6 WHAT IS ICE? FORM APPEARANCE ALSO KNOWN AS HOW? ICE/CRYSTAL METH TRANSLUCENT CRYSTALS, SOMETIMES SHARDS. METH, GLASS, UPPER, SPEED, TINA. SMOKING WITH GLASS PIPE or INJECTING BASE Gluggy substance. colour varies PURE, POINT, WAX, meth. SWALLOWING & INJECTING. SPEED WHITE OR OFF WHITE POWDER. METH, CRANK, GLASS. SNORTING, SWALLOWING & INJECTING 6

7 DO YOU KNOW WHAT S IN ICE? THE MAKING OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE COLD AND FLU PILLS BATTERY ACID DRAIN CLEANER LANTERN FUEL ANTI-FREEZE 7

8 what are the effects? SIGNS OF INTOXICATION: - Dilated pupils - Talkativeness - Agitation - Increased confidence - Restlessness SIDE EFFECTS FROM INTOXICATION: - Irritability - Paranoia - Increased confidence - Teeth grinding - Jaw clenching - Dry mouth - Increased heart rate - Aggressiveness 8

9 RISKS & IMPACT ON MENTAL HEalth Depression Anxiety Psychosis Violence Brain damage Withdrawal Dependence Ice is more addictive than most other drugs, especially in crystal form. Methamphetamine use is associated with a higher risk of mental health problems as well as physical health risks. These physical risks include dental issues, heart problems, vein problems, bacterial infections, kidney and lung problems and weight-loss. The use of ICE can bring on symptoms of mental health issues throughout the come down stage, in particularly depression and anxiety. Methamphetamine is very unpredictable drug. It is toxic and can sometimes result in something much more fatal. 9

10 CRIME STOPPERS involvement? Crime Stoppers WA is working together to help make WA safer. Our aim is to prevent and solve crime and in conjunction with the police and yourself, we can reduce the impact of misbehavior, damage, drugs, personal safety, stealing and terror just to name a few. Crime Stoppers WA has launched Dob In A Dealer to focus on the increase in methamphetamine consumption and dealing in our community. Illicit drugs such as Ice can create a physical, mental, and emotional change in a person. Ice can cause users to act violent and pose significant threat to themselves or others. If you have any information about alleged drug sellers, alleged manufacturers of drugs or the use of drugs - lets work together to solve and prevent the impact of drug related crime. Together we can increase and work to eliminate drug intake and dealing in our communities. Help spread the awareness of the fact that there are real risks and harms associated with using illicit drugs. 10

11 WHO IS BEING AFFECTED? Ice affects more than just the user. The impact of the use of Ice can effect and be hard on families and friends due to the aggressive and violent behavior that is sparked from being under the influence of the drug. It is best to try not to get involved in confrontation or argument with someone who is under the influence. Ice affects three parts of the brain. It triggers the brain to produce a greater release of the chemical dopamine. Boosts up to 1000 times higher than normal levels. Thus explaining the intensity overall on the users body and actions. 11

12 All information is anonymous. Crime Stoppers provides the community with a safe and secure avenue to pass on information confidentially. If you see something, say something. Report information confidentially online at: 12

13 DOB IN A DEALER Keep our community safe DID YOU KNOW? Injecting Ice and sharing needles can increase the risk of: Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV and AIDS DID YOU KNOW? Smoking Ice can increase the risk of: Tooth decay Gum Disease Mouth Sores DID YOU KNOW? Ice withdrawal can still lead to serious concerns: - Mood swings -Irritability -Strong cravings 13

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