BAHEC Synethic Drug seminar. September 19, 2012.

1. SYNTHETIC DRUGS
SEPTEMBER 2012

2. IN THE NEWS

3. TYPES OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS
▪ Synthetic Cannabinoids and Synthetic Cathinones are commonly sold in legal
retail outlets (most commonly “head shops”) and are widely available online.
▪ Sold as “herbal incense,” “plant food” or “bath salts” with warning labels that state
“not for human consumption”

4. PAST YEAR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS BY HIGH
SCHOOL SENIORS (RX NOT INCLUDED)
rates of use
0
Marijuana/hashish 36.4
Synthetics 11.4 rates of use
MDMA (ecstasy) 5.3
hallucinogens 5.2
cocaine 2.9
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Source: 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey

5. SYNTHETIC
CANNABINOIDS –
THE FACTS

6. SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS – THE FACTS
 A mixture of herbs typically sprayed with a
synthetic compound similar to THC (ingredient
in marijuana). The chemicals are NOT natural
nor are they a synthetic version of the active
ingredients in marijuana.
 Although some compounds are illegal –
products are still commonly sold in head
shops, various retail outlets and online.
 Often marketed as incense or fake weed.
 Smoked or made into tea
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency

7. SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS – THE FACTS
 High potential for abuse. Psychology effects
may be similar to marijuana and include
paranoia, panic attacks and giddiness
 The chemicals appear to be stored in the body
long term and there is no long term studies
that have evaluated the long term effects on
the body
 According to the DEA there have been no
reported deaths by overdose.
 Many reports of suicide and injury while using
the drug.
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency

8. SYNTHETIC
CATHINONES -
THE FACTS

9. SYNTHETIC CATHINONES -THE FACTS
 Sold in powder form in small plastic or foil
packages of 200 and 500 milligrams under
various brand names.
 Chemicals in these products are synthetic
derivatives of cathinone, a central nervous
system stimulant.
 Sniffed, snorted, smoked or dissolved and
injected into veins
 Effects similar to
amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, and MDMA
(ecstasy)
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency

10. SYNTHETIC CATHINONES -THE FACTS
 Effects include
agitation, insomnia, irritability, dizziness, depr
ession, suicidal thoughts and panic attacks.
 Also reports of impaired perception of reality
 Rapid heart rate, chest
pains, nosebleeds, sweating, convulsions and
vomiting.
 Many reports of violent behavior, overdose
deaths and other devastating consequences
Source: Drug Enforcement Agency

12. SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
▪ HU-210 – Schedule I as per CSA
▪ CP-47,497 (5-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol) - temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011
▪ cannabicyclohexanol or CP-44, 497 C8-homolog (5-(1,1-dimethyloctyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol) – temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011
▪ JWH-018 or AM678 (1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) – temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011
▪ JWH-073 (1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) - temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011
▪ JWH-019 (1-hexyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole)
▪ JWH-200 (1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) - temporarily scheduled March 1, 2011
▪ JWH-250 (1-pentyl-3-(2-methoxyphenylacetyl)indole)
▪ JWH-081 (1-pentyl-3-[1-(4-methoxynaphthoy)]indole)
▪ JWH-122 (1-pentyl-3-(4-methyl-1-naphthoyl)indole)
▪ JWH-398 (1-pentyl-3-(4-chloro-1-naphthoyl)indole)
▪ AM-2201 (1-(5-fluoropentyl)-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole)
▪ AM-694 (1-(5-fluoropentyl)-3-(2-iodobenzoyl)indole)
▪ AM-1221 ((1-(N-methylpiperdin-2-yl)methyl-2-methyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)-6-nitroindole)
▪ RCS-4 or SR-19 (1-pentyl-3-[(4-methoxy)-benzoyl]indole)
▪ RCS-8 or SR-18 (1-cyclohexylethyl-3-(2-methoxyphenylacetyl)indole)
▪ JWH-203 (1-pentyl-3-(2-chlorophenylacetyl)indole)

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15. EASY ONLINE ACCESS….
If you are looking to buy herbal incense like Happy
Shaman, Am-Hi-Co, Cloud 10, Bayou Blaster, Head Trip and
Super Kush or if you want to buy cheap bath salts like Eight
Ballz, Ivory Wave, Tranquility or Xtacy, than The Complete
Eight Ballz is the place for you

17. AMAZON

19. Calls to Poison Centers
6,959
Increase in calls to poison 7,000
centers for human exposures
to synthetic marijuana 6,000
5,000
Green Column: 2010 – 12
month period 4,000
2,906
3,000
Yellow Column: January-
October 2011 2,000
1,000
0
2010
2011
Source: American Association of Poison Control Centers, February 8, 2012

20. Calls to Poison Centers
Increase in calls to poison 7,000
centers for human
exposures to Bath Salts 6,138
6,000
5,000
Green Column: 2010 – 12
month period 4,000
3,000
Yellow Column: January- 2,000
October 2011
1,000 304
0
2010
2011
Source: American Association of Poison Control Centers, February 8, 2012

21. TIPS FOR PARENTS
o RESEARCH ONLINE – YOUTUBE, GOOGLE SEARCHES
o TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRUGS
o SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS AND ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES
o ASK QUESTIONS – YOU ARE NOT INVADING THEIR PRIVACY!!!!
o MONITOR COMPUTER USE
o MONITOR PHONE USE
o IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD IS USING DRUGS – GET HELP. DO NOT WAIT

22. THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?
For additional information or to get help, please contact me:
Dorothy J. Chaney
Wisconsin Community Health Alliance
715-207-9053
dorothychaney@charter.net