Drug and Alcohol use amongst school age children Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group

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1 DRUG USE Drug and Alcohol use amongst school age children Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group

2 Intergovernmental Drug Laws Enforcement Act July 1, 1977 Illinois Legislature authorizes the establishment of Metropolitan Enforcement Groups to provide cooperation and increase efficiency in enforcement of drug laws among units of local Government.

3 Task Force 21 Drug Unit Officials from Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois Counties recognize the need for a Drug Task Force to Combat the increasing Criminal Activity associated with the Illegal Drug Trade.

4 New Drug Unit Announced In 1982 District 21 announces the formation of a new drug unit to investigate complaints of drug law violations. The start of the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group KAMEG

5 KAMEG Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group Task Force 21 A Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force formed to combat Illegal Drug Trafficking, Enforce Gun Laws and Control Illegal Gang Activities in Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois Counties.

6 COVERT UNIT Long Term Investigations; some drug investigations take months or even years before they culminate in the arrest and prosecution of violators. Detectives from most Agencies don t have the time or resources to deal with these types of crimes.

7 COVERT UNIT The Covert Unit of KAMEG is responsible for the undercover aspect of drug investigations. When the opportunity presents itself, Covert Agents will purchase Illegal Narcotics in an undercover role.

8 Street Suppression Unit January 1998 Kankakee Officials announce the formation of a Street Suppression Unit which will be added to the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group. Officials see the need to curb the violence associated with drug crimes and turf wars.

9 Street Suppression Unit The Street Suppression Unit is an Overt drug enforcement unit that focuses on the drug, gun and gang problems in Kankakee County

10 Street Suppression Unit Covert vs Overt The main difference between the two is the immediate response to street level drug related problems. The Street Suppression Unit focuses on a quick response to community needs to make neighborhoods safer and improve the quality of life of our citizens.

11 Street Suppression Unit ( SSU ) SSU Agents are tactically trained and most are members of S.W.A.T. The SSU focuses most of its attention on street level drug dealing, community outrage of drug houses, execution of Search Warrants and arrest and apprehension of drug dealers.

12 Drugs

13 Common Reasons People Take Drugs Feel Good (altered state of mind) Boost self esteem, self image Escape: life, worries, fears, anxieties, Boredom Health maintenance Health improvement

14 Most Common Drugs Used by School Age Children ECSTASY or Molly MARIJUANA PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

15 Ecstasy

16 Ecstasy Street terms for Ecstasy: XTC, Molly, E, X, Adam, Hug, Beans, Clarity, Love Drug

17 What does Ecstasy look like? Ecstasy is distributed in tablet form. Individual tablets are often imprinted with graphic designs or commercial logos, and typically contain 100 mg of MDMA.

18 What is Ecstasy? MDMA, short for 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is most commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly. It is a manmade drug that produces energizing effects similar to the stimulant class amphetamines as well as psychedelic effects, similar to the hallucinogen mescaline.

19 MDMA is a Schedule I substance, which means that it is considered by the U.S. Federal government to have no medical benefit and a high potential for abuse.

20 Ecstasy Pill

21 Ecstasy Pill

22 Each Maker Has its Own Identity

23 How is Ecstasy used? Most people who use MDMA take it in a pill, tablet, or capsule. The pills can be different colors and sometimes have cartoon-like images on them. Some people take more than one pill at a time, called bumping. The popular term Molly (slang for molecular ) refers to the pure crystalline powder form of MDMA, usually sold in capsules.

24 Why? Once ingested it takes about 15 minutes for MDMA to enter the bloodstream and reach the brain. MDMA increases the effects of three neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. MDMA makes users more alert, hyper, and have more feelings of love or sexual arousal.

25 Prescription Drugs

26 What is Prescription Drug Abuse? When someone takes a medication that was prescribed for someone else. Taking your own prescription in a way not intended (like to get high).

27 Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs Opioids Vicodin, OxyContin, Codiene Depressants Valium, Xanax Stimulants Adderall, Ritalin After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substances by Americans 14 and older.

28 Abuse Teens abuse prescription drugs for a number of reasons: To get high To stop pain To help with school work

29 Abuse Boys are more likely to abuse prescription drugs to get high. Girls are more likely to abuse prescription drugs to stay alert or for weight loss.

30 Availability Most teens get prescription drugs from the medicine cabinet at home or another family members home.

31 Marijuana

32 What does marijuana look like? A green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of Cannabis Sativa, the hemp plant.

33 What does marijuana look like?

34 Street terms for Marijuana Weed Loud Dro Kush E-dig Green Gas

35 Methods of Use Marijuana is commonly smoked using pipes, hand rolled cigarettes, or hallowed out cigars known as blunts.

36 Effects When marijuana is smoked, its effects begin almost immediately and can last from 1 to 3 hours. Marijuana affects learning and memory, coordination and judgenment.

37 How we can reduce the use of alcohol, illegal narcotics and prescription drugs amongst school age kids: 1. Raise our awareness level. 2. Supervise our children. 3. Educate our children.

38 What can parents do? Know your children's friends. Know about who and what influences your kids. Know what your children are doing at all times. Become involved with them and occupy their time. Strive for good communication between you and your youngsters. Again, spend time with them.

39 What can parents do? Do not allow hanging in the streets beyond curfew hours. Learn about drugs. Participate in your child's education find out what's happening at school. Set the example for your kids they will do what you do.

40 THANK YOU! Special Agent Kris Lombardi Sergeant Ray Pasel Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group