Nevada High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NIDTA) Annual Threat Assessment - 2010 #1 drug threat – methamphetamineMost available, frequently used – marijuanaIncrease in heroin (black tar)

Seizure rates: 2007 – 1 kilo 2008 – 6 kilos 2009 – 13 kilosHeroin being obtained in lieu of pharmaceutical

analgesics(cheaper, easier to obtain)

Adderall

Psychostimulant combination of Detroamphetamine and Levoamphetamine

Increase alertness, libido, concentration and overall cognitive performance while decreasing fatigue

Available in two forms: Instant Release (IR) – indicated for use in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, and eXtended Release (XR) – approved for use only with ADHD

Schedule II drug (has significant abuse/addiction potential)

Adderall, continued

Adderall IR doses available in 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 15, 20, and 30 mg

Adderall XR doses available in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30mg

Can significantly increase blood pressure, has the same risk of causing sudden death, stroke, and heart attack as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and other stimulants

Adderall continued

Used as a “study drug” and as a party drugUniversity of Wisconsin study (2004) – 14% of

students used an ADHD medicine for “study/party” purpose

College campuses seen to be highly competitive or had high rates of binge drinking had 25% of their students misusing an ADHD medicine (Twohey, Megan – 2006)

Adderall has been banned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission

Salvia Divinorum

Member of the sage familyUsed for centuries by Mazatec shamans

(induce a trancelike state to find the cause of a person’s illness)

Chewed/smoked – dreamlike hallucinations, out of body experiences, occasional delirium

Major affects last only for minutes, disappear in about ½ hour (compared to DMT “trips” in the 60’s)

KratomMedicinal leaf from a large tree in the Rubiaceae

family native to Southeast AsiaNow illegal in Thailand and Malaysia, but was

traditionally used for its psychoactive properties (leaves were chewed by manual workers/laborers seeking a numbing and stimulating affect)

Psychoactive affects reported to be short-lived, and disappear a few hours

Mild dependence/withdrawal reported (depression, fatigue, restlessness, insomnia, teary eyes)

DEA has added Kratom to their list of “drugs and chemicals of concern

Damiana

Shrub native to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central/South America

Traditionally used for its reported aphrodisiac affects

Drank as a teaUsed as a herbal medicine (energy, low estrogen,

frigidity, hot flashes, impotency, menopause)When smoked, affects similar to tobacco – when

combined with Passionflower can be extremely relaxing and sleep inducing

Ingredient in “Black Mamba” – head shop product reported to have affects similar to marijuana

Synthetic Cannabinoid

HU-210: synthesized in 1988More potent and has extended duration of

action than natural THC from cannabisPotent analgesicReported (along with other synthetic

cannabinoids like WIN 55, 212-2 and JWH-133) to reduce inflammation

When included in “Spice” products, can be seized by legal authorities

GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate

Rapidly acting CNS depressantUsed as a sleep inducer in the 60’s and 70’sAffects can be similar to alcohol (disinhibition and

sedation), ecstasy (sensory enhancement and empathy), and heroin intoxication (euphoria)

Usually taken in liquid form (alcohol/water – capful or teaspoonful – 2.5 grams)

Affects can last 3-6 hours ( a dose can cost $5-10)1 gram - relaxation 2 grams - respiration/heart rate drops;

coordination, balance and circulation are disrupted2-4 grams – speech and coordination become

impaired

GHB continuedSide affects: depression, delusions,

hallucinations, seizures, nausea, vomiting (can be a warning of an impending overdose), respiratory depression, greatly reduced heart rate, and coma/death

Thought to lower dopamine levels – can induce sleep, but when the user awakes, can be very aroused and active

Withdrawal can be severe/difficult – may include seizures

Has been used as a “date rape” drug (induces euphoria while lowering inhibitions)

Alphabet with Number Drugs

2C-T-7 and 2C-T-2 psycho-stimulants heightened sensitivity, increased awareness, and can

induce delirium – unpleasant affects include nausea, vomiting , and muscle tension

can cause life threatening cardiovascular affects in high doses

many street names

2C-B (Nexus) amphetamine-like affects are “dose variable” – mild stimulation at low

doses and intense hallucinogenic experiences with high doses

Reported Reno Drug Prices THC (dank, chronic, bud, weed, BC, goo, grass, skunk)

1/8 - $40-50 “dub” – 1.5-1.7 grams - $20 ¼ oz - $70-100 1 lb - $2200 - 3000

Mollies (reported to be “pure” MDMA .1 gram - $20

Ecstasy (e, XTC) 1 pill/tab - $10

Cocaine 1 gram - $40-50 eightball - $120

Methamphetamine 1 gram $10

“Shrooms” 1/8 oz - $20

LSD (acid) 1 hit - $4-10

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