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UNIT TITLE: 1.1.0

UNIT NUMBER: Drug Awareness

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Maine Criminal Justice Academy

15 Oak Grove Road

Vassalboro, ME 04989

Compiled by: MCJA Staff Date: April, 2012

Drug Awareness

Significant contributions to this lesson plan were made by:

Suzan Ackerman, LADC/CCS, Day One at Mountain View Youth Development Center

Sheena Boone of the Somerset County Sheriffs Office,

Christy Diffin of the Cumberland County Sheriffs Office,

Rachel Horning of the Saco Police Department,

Robert Libby of the South Portland Police Department,

Brian Smith of the Bangor Police Department

Douglas Smith of the Bangor Police Department

Daniel Sylvain of the Brunswick Police Department .

Additional thanks to the following for their contributions to this effort:

Lt. Thomas Reagan of the Bangor Police Department,

Sgt. Edwin D. Finnegan of the Rockland Police Department

Overview

This lesson plan topic was recommended for approval by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Corrections Advisory Committee. The Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees approved the recommendation and have included it in the mandatory corrections topics for 2012.

This lesson plan will provide a brief overview of how drugs get into correctional facilities including prevention techniques. The lesson plan will also provide more detailed information on the most common drugs to include Bath Salts and other synthetic drugs. We will discuss common signs and symptoms of drug use and look at drug identification and packaging. Drug use and abuse within the facility causes numerous problems including inmates fighting, officers assaulted, uncontrollable inmates and power struggles within housing units. Correctional employees that are able to recognize drugs and symptoms of drug use have a better chance of reducing these related problems.

The instructor for this topic should have a good understanding of correctional facilities and drug trends in order to adequately present and answer questions during the presentation.

Maine Drug Deaths

“For the first time in Maine, drug deaths exceeded motor vehicle fatalities during 2005, 169 highway deaths versus 176 fatal drug overdoses." (Maine Department of Public Safety 2006 Annual Report).

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A. Observe and note the basic factors:

1. Time of call, arrival, narrative/description

2. Basic sketch

3. Weather/temperature

4. Doors open or locked

5. Lights on or off

6. Thermostat setting

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Criterion Test Questions

Answer the following questions based on information presented in this class.

1. A drug that is man made or has a man made component is considered a Synthetic Drug.

2. Family visits to inmates are one method used to smuggle drugs into a correctional facility.

True or False

3. A body cavity search is a common technique used to find drugs on inmates returning from work

details.

True or False

4. Drug use and abuse impacts the correctional facility in the following way?

A. Assaults

B. Housing unit problems

C. Discipline

D. Cost to Agency

E. All of the above

5. MDPV (Bath Salts) is a synthetic Cathinone marketed as "not for human

consumption" so it cannot be enforced by the FDA.

True or False

6. Most drug offenses can be located in MRSA 22 Chapter 1.

True or False

Bibliography

Subject Matter Experts

Ackerman, Suzan, LADC/CCS, Day One at Mountain View Youth Development Center

Boone, Sheena, Somerset County Sheriffs Office, 4 years experience

Diffin, Christy, Cumberland County Sheriffs Office, 6 years experience

Finnegan, Edwin D., Rockland Police Department, 20 years experience

Horning, Rachel A., Saco police Department, 4 years experience

Libby, Robert , South Portland Police Department, 22 years experience

Regan, Thomas, Lieutenant, Bangor Police Department, 25 years experience

Smith, Brian, Bangor Police Department, 4 years experience

Smith, Douglas H., Bangor Police Department , 11 years experience

Sylvan, Daniel A., Brunswick Police Department , 8 years experience

Web Sites

American Association of Poison Control Centers:



Erowid:

Maine Medical Examiner Office.



National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

New England Poison Control. .

Youtube video:

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Correctional Officer Resource Guide- American Correctional Association.

DOC Standards for counties and municipalities, Inspections Division, September 2005

Jail Officers’ Training Manual- National Sheriff’s Association.

Somerset County Jail Rule Book, Page 29 & 30.

DOC Standards for counties and municipalities, Inspections Division, September 2005

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Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

1.1.0

This unit of instruction will provide an overview of drug awareness in a correctional facility. Topics covered will include how drugs enter and impact a facility, current drug trends, drug identification, signs and symptoms of drug users, and current laws related to drugs.

After this unit of instruction the student will be able to accomplish the following objectives as outlined in this lesson:

1. Identify common definitions related to drug use.

2. Explain methods used to get drugs into a corrections facility.

3. Identify the proper techniques to search for drugs in the corrections facility.

4. Identify the impact that drug use and abuse has on the corrections facility.

5. Identify current drug trends in relation to:

A. Bath Salts

B. Synthetic Cannabis

C. Cannabis

D. Narcotic Analgesics

E. CNS Depressants

F. CNS Stimulants

G. Hallucinogens

H. Inhalants

I. Dissociative Anesthetics

6. List legal statutes associated with drug related violations.

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Presentation slides on Drug Awareness

You Tube clip of drug impaired subject:

You Tube clip of bath salt user:



Interactive Discussion

LCD Projector

Laptop computer

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Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

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I. Overview

Discuss with the class that this class is a mandatory training topic for the 2012 training year. The lesson will provide an brief overview of the drug problem in a correctional facility to include how drugs enter the facility. The lesson will provide specific information on current trends, synthetic drugs, drug identification, signs and symptoms and laws pertaining to drug use and possession.

Instructor introduction and credentials

Attention grabber .

This video is of a person under the influence of a hallucinogen drug

such as salvia. The video is titled "bath salt user" which is

questionable due to the lack of exaggerated uncontrolled

movements and fidgeting common to bath salt users. It does depict

the hallucinations exhibited by bath salt users. A video depicting a

bath salt user is available in the section on bath salts.

Program objectives

1. Identify common definitions related to drug use.

2. Explain methods used to get drugs into a corrections facility.

3. Identify the proper techniques to search for drugs in the

corrections facility.

4. Identify the impact that drug use and abuse has on the

corrections facility.

5. Identify current drug trends in relation to:

A. Bath Salts

B. Synthetic Cannabis

C. Cannabis

D. Narcotic Analgesics

E. CNS Depressants

F. CNS Stimulants

G. Hallucinogens

H. Inhalants

I. Dissociative Anesthetics

6. List legal statutes associated with drug related violations

I. II. Common definitions related to drug awareness

A. "Bath Salts": Synthetic cathinones used as an illicit Central

Nervous System (CNS) stimulant. One example is

Methylenedioxypyrovalerone

(MDPV).

B. "Drug": Any substance that alters perception or behavior,

reducing that individual's ability to function appropriately.

C. "Contraband": Means a dangerous weapon or anything that a

person confined in official custody is prohibited by statute

from making, possessing or trafficking in or a scheduled

drug as defined in section 1101, subsection 11, unless the

drug was validly prescribed to the person in official custody

and was approved for use by the person pursuant to the

procedures of the custodial agency.

II. D. D. "Prescription Drug": A drug that is prescribed by a medical

professional.

E. "Synthetic Drug": A drug that is chemically made, man made,

not Natural.

F. "Synthetic cathinones" share a similar chemical structure to the

cathinones in the Khat plant.

III. G. Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drugs: A person is guilty of

IV. unlawful possession of scheduled drugs if the person

V. intentionally or knowingly possesses what that person believes

VI. to be a scheduled drug.

VII.

III How drugs enter the facility

A. Intake upon arrest:

1. Arresting Officer: In some situations a poor search is

conducted by the arresting officer.

2. Poor pat-down search by intake staff

3. Secreted drugs in body cavities

4. Poor clothing searches during change-up process

5. Lack of continuous supervision during screening process

B. Visits

1. Mouth (under tongue, in cheeks)

2. Plugs secreted inside body cavities

3. Inside clothing (bras, waistbands, baby diapers)

4. Leave in trash cans, restrooms, etc

C. Mail

1. Envelope gummed seals laced with drugs

2. Greeting cards can be sliced for drugs or notes.

3. Children’s artwork or drawings with drugs used to color the

art.

Suboxone is orange in color, used as crayon markings, sealed between card stock.

D. Returns to facility from court, transports, work details.

1. Court: Civilians may leave drugs/contraband behind for

inmates to pick up.

2. Transports -If inmate knows about the transport, may have

people on the outside leave contraband in a specific place

for them to pick up, or may even set up an escape

plan/route.

3. Probation / Maine Pre Trial / Viol. conditions of release

4. Work details-If inmate knows about the transport, may

have people on the outside leave contraband in a specific

place for them to pick up, or may even set up an escape

plan/route.

E. Other situations

1. Employees could bring in items for inmates, (Intentionally

or un-intentionally.)

2. Attorneys

3. Civilians

a. Contractors may have access to areas of the facility

where drugs can be left.

b. Civilians may leave drug packages on the perimeter of

the facility or may throw items into a secure area such

recreation yard.

IV. Searching for drugs

Searching for drugs falls into two specific categories:

(1) Preventing drugs from entering the facility and (2) Finding

drugs that are already within the facility. Types of searches

include visual searches, metal detectors, clothing searches,

strip search, cell searches, and searches of the facility.

A. Personal searches of inmates returning to the facility or

visitors to facility will reduce contraband entering the facility.

A systematic approach should be used when checking.

1. Hair- Drugs can be hidden in hair.

2. Ears-Drugs hidden in ears, tapped behind ear.

3. Mouth-

a. Drugs can be hidden inside an intentional cut in the

Mouth usually in the cheek area

b. Tie string to back tooth with balloon in stomach.

4. Nasal passages- Drugs can be hidden in nose

5. Anus- Drugs/slugs, weapons, cell phones, etc.

6. Vagina- Drugs/slugs, weapons, cell phones, money, etc.

7. Fat Rolls- Drugs, weapons, cell phones, money, food

items, etc

8. Between Fingers/Toe- Can hide drugs, etc.

Strip Search (looking over the entire body and at any areas

that contraband may be hidden) is regulated by Federal and State law as well as agency policy. Cavity searches are typically not allowed.

If an inmate is suspected of bringing in contraband, agency

policy may allow you to place subject in a "Dry Cell" instead of

body cavity search. The subject is placed in a watch cell in

boxers (male), boxers, bra and t-shirt (female), on constant

watch (officer constantly watching the inmates every move)

until the inmate produces three (3) bowel movements into a

bedpan. Officer has to go through the feces to prove there

is/is not any contraband.

B. Searches within the facility.

The purpose of searching is to find an item of contraband or

prove that the inmate does not have it. Searches should be

unannounced and conducted at irregular intervals. Careful

supervision of trustees is also recommended. Searches should

never be used as a form of harassment

1. Cell Search and non-secure areas- search all areas of cells

for any contraband.

2. Mouth Checks- After medication passes-inmates like to

stock pile meds, possible overdose or sell to other inmates,

etc.

3. Perimeter checks to ensure that civilians have not left drug

packages on the perimeter of the facility or recreation yard.

V. Drug impact on the facility

A. Officer Assaults

1. Officers break up Inmate on Inmate fights

2. Officers are assaulted when arrestees or

inmates are high and uncontrollable

3. Officers are exposed to blood borne pathogens

and subsequently expose their family

B. Inmate Assaults

1. Results in segregation and crowding of

maximum security for unnecessary purposes

2. Severe assaults result in hospital Details cause a

reduction of manpower.

C. Housing Unit Problems

1. “Pod Gods”

2. Authority and control shifts from officers to inmates

D. Discipline

1. Disciplinary sanctions do not outweigh the

“high” or money they are being paid

2. Administrative Segregation and Disciplinary

Segregation sanctions can take too long

for available room – even allowing time for

release.

E. Cost to Agencies

1. Chair or Body Scanners are very expensive

2. Grant money is available, but requires work

3. Agencies need to show a willingness to write

the grants

VI. Current Drug Trends

For purposes of this lesson, we will be discussing several drugs that are commonly abused. Keep in mind that some drugs have more of a regional impact then others. Bath Salts have had a severe impact in Bangor and Rockland areas but have not become such a problem in the Portland and Lewiston areas.

A. "Bath Salts" Example: Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)

There are close to 50 drugs that fall into the "Bath Salts"

Category. MDPV is the most popular in the Bangor area.

There has been an influx of MDPV in Maine in the last year.

Bangor and Rockland areas are responding to a large

number of bath salt complaints. Hospitals/EMS workers and

jails are also inundated with these subjects. MDPV is a

Synthetic Cathinone marketed as "not for human

consumption" so it cannot be banned by the Food and Drug

Administration (FDA). MDPV has similar signs and symptoms

as other CNS stimulants such as cocaine, MDMA and

amphetamines

1. Common names:

a. "Bath Salts"

b. "Monkey Dust"

c. "Toy Cleaner"

d. "Plant fertilizer"

e. "Vanilla Sky"

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Snorted (cuts inside of nose)

b. Swallowed (liquid or eatable).

c. Shooting (dissolves in water)

d. Smoking

* Smoke off of tin foil

* Lace cigarettes

* Use of crack pipe

3. Onset and duration:

a. Onset- 20 seconds to 15 minutes

b. Euphoric stage can last 20 minutes to 3 hours.

Impairment will be obvious even after the euphoric

effects are gone.

c. Duration-2-7 hours (effects can last 72 hours to 12

days later)

MDPV has several stages of high starting with a stimulant stage with an euphoric rush. Subjects may then go through a paranoid delusional - crisis stage and finally may get to a critical stage of excited delirium.

4. Signs and symptoms

a. High energy with no crash at end

b. Severe paranoia / hallucinations

c. Potential self harm - Aggression

d. Diminished sleep

e. Strong drive to use product despite harmful effects

f. Involuntary muscle spasms

g. Sharp increase in body temperature

h. Dry mouth/thirst

i. Increased heart rate

j. Dilated pupils

k. Hallucinations

5. How to indentify the drug

a. White in color

b. Not granular, cakey texture

c. Could take on other colors and consistencies when

mixed with other drugs

d. Has a fishy odor in package

e. When smoked it may smell like bleach

f. Small plastic zip lock bags, sometimes imprinted

g. Cellophane wrapping

h. Large shipping bags in shipping boxes

6. Summary: Recent legislation increased penalties for bath salts. Manufacturers of bath salts are changing the chemical makeup to a legal compound to get around current laws. The new mixture has already been found

on the streets of Bangor. Keep in mind that bath salts cause severe paranoia / hallucinations and subjects on bath salts often have involuntary muscle spasms.

American Association of Poison Control Centers reported receiving

304 bath salt related calls in 2010. For 2011 they received

bath salt 6138 related calls.

Instructor should explain that this video clip does not have the apparent hallucinogens as the previous video. It does show the exaggerated and uncontrolled movements that bath salt users exhibit.

B. Synthetic Cannabinoids

There are over 100 different synthetic cannabinoids. Generally sold in an oil or powder form. Regional pockets in Maine are seeing these products.

1. Common names:

a. "K-2"

b. "Spice"

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Smoked (Inhaled)

b. Mixed with Food or Drink

3. Onset and duration:

Onset- less than 5 minutes duration-2-7 hours (after

effects up to 24 hours)

4. Signs and symptoms

a. Tremors/seizures

b. Elevated blood pressure and heart rate

c. Paranoia

d. Agitation

e. Vomiting

f. Numbness/Tingling Sweating

5. How to indentify the drug

a. Herbal Incense Packaging

b. Cellophane

c. Small screw cap type container

6. Summary: Commonly used by Military, Probationers,

Subjects on Bail, & Prisoners because they would like a

clean urine test. Usually not detected by urine kits, need

to be tested at a lab. It will soon be Illegal in Maine.

C. Marijuana (Cannabis)

1. Common names:

a. "Weed"

b. "Pot"

c. "Reefer"

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Smoked

b. Oral

3. Onset and duration:

Marijuana onset is immediate and peaks in 10-30 minutes

with a duration of 2-3 hours. Impairment can last up to 24

hours.

4. Signs and symptoms

a. Normal or dilated pupils

b. Drowsiness

c. Red conjunctiva in eyes

d. Unsteady on feet

e. Disorientation

5. How to identify the drug

a. Organic matter

b. Packaged in small baggies

c. Residue can often be found in pipes. (roaches)

6. Summary: Marijuana is a common recreational drug in

Maine. Maine has also passed Medicinal Marijuana Laws

for subjects obtain Marijuana by prescription.

D. Narcotic Analgesics

1. Common Examples:

a. Heroin

b. Methadone

c. Suboxone

d. Oxycontin

e. Percocet

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Injected

b. Snorting

c. Smoking

d. Swallowed

3. Onset and duration:

Onset- Varies how entered into body. Almost immediately

for Heroin

Duration- Average 4-6 hours

Methadone up to 24 hours

4. Signs and symptoms

a. Constricted pupils

b. Droopy eyelids

c. Track marks

d. Slowed reflexes

e. Low, slow, raspy speech

f. Dry mouth

g. Flaccid muscle tone

5. How to indentify the drugs

a. White or Dark Powder

b. Sublingual Strips

c. Pills

6. Summary: Heroin is extremely addictive, causes a fast

high and overdose and death are possible outcomes.

Methadone and Suboxone are used for Narcotic

Analgesic to wean people off of their narcotic addiction.

If a person does not get the drug and is going through

withdrawal, they may require medical attention.

E. Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants

1. Alcohol is the most familiar CNS Depressant. Other CNS

Depressants are legally prescribed for depression, anxiety,

phobias, and other psychotic disorders.

2. Other common prescription CNS Depressants:

a. Valium

b. Xanax

c. Prozac

d. Clonazepam

e. Quaaludes

f. Soma

3. How the drug is introduced into the body

These are prescription medications and usually in pill form

Taken orally, but also can be crushed and snorted.

4. Onset and duration: For CNS Depressants are wide

spread ranging from Ultra short lasting only minutes to

long lasting effects that last 8-14hrs.

5. Signs and symptoms

a. Normal pupils

b. Drowsiness

c. Slurred speech (appears like a drunk)

d. Unsteady on feet

6. How to indentify the drug

Drug Identification Guide or contact poison control

7. Summary: Alcohol enhances the impairment when taken

with drugs. Many prescriptions for CNS Depressants are

written by medical personnel for muscle pain, anxiety, and

mental illness.

F. Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants

1. Drug Examples:

a. Cocaine

b. Ritalin

c. Amphetamine/Methamphetamine

d. Adderall

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Snorted

b. Smoked

c. Orally

3. Onset and duration: Depends on how taken

Drug Onset- Duration-

Cocaine- Immediate to 30 min Up to 90 min

Amphetamine- Within seconds Up to 4-8hrs

Methamphetamine Within seconds Up to 12hrs

4. Signs and symptoms

a. Dilated pupils

b. Restlessness

c. Anxiety

d. Excited

e. Exaggerated reflexes

f. Bruxism (grinding of the teeth)

g. Runny nose

h. Paranoia

i. Euphoria

5. How to indentify the drug

a. Powder

b. Crystals

c. Pill

6. Summary Stimulants are frequently used to stay awake.

Ritalin is used for ADHD. It appears to calm the person,

but affects the body as a stimulant would.

G. Hallucinogens

1. Drugs that fall into the hallucinogen category are:

a. Psilocybin (mushrooms)

b. LSD

c. Ecstasy

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Smoked

b. Orally (pills ecstasy)

c. Absorbed through skin (Not common)

3. Onset and duration for

a. Psilocybin

Onset: within 30 minutes

Duration: 30-60 minutes- vision blurs, colors brighten,

sharp visual definition, hearing is more acute

60-90 minutes- color patterns and wavelike

patterns form

90-100 minutes- body sensations and mental

perceptions increase

120-180 minutes- effects start to diminish

b. LSD

Onset: within 30-45 minutes

Duration: 30-45 minutes- vital signs rise. Piloerection

Occurs (Goose bumps)

4-6hrs- effects reach their peak

7-9hrs- effects start to diminish

10-12hrs- feels normal

4. Signs and symptoms

a. Hallucinations

b. Paranoia

c. Synesthesia (Transposing of senses ie. seeing

sounds, tasting colors)

d. Dazed Appearance

e. Uncoordinated

f. Dilated pupils

5. How to indentify the drug

a. Mushrooms

b. Pills

c. Liquid

d. Blotter paper

6. Summary: Hallucinogens are very unpredictable. Officer

safety is a must. Do not play into the subject’s

hallucinations.

H. Inhalants

1. Drugs that fall into the inhalant category are:

a. Paint

b. Gasoline

c. Dust Off

d. Glue

e. White out

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Inhaled

3. Onset and duration:

a. Onset- immediate

b. Duration- Varies on substance

i. Amyl Nitrate, Isobutyl Nitrate & Butyl Nitrate

Duration: up to 20 minutes

ii. Nitrous Oxide duration: up to 5 minutes

iii. Volatile solvents duration: 6-8hrs

iv. Anesthetic Gases & Aerosols duration: very

short

4. Signs and symptoms

a. Paint residue on face

b. Uncoordinated

c. Intense headache

d. Flushed face

e. Bloodshot watery eyes

f. Confusion

g. Chemical odor of substance

5. How to indentify the drug

a. Aerosols in original package

b. Petroleum cans

c. Spray paint cans

6. Summary: Due to their low cost and availability, Inhalants

are frequently used by youth and those who can not

afford more expensive drugs. The effects of most

inhalants wear off quickly when the person is exposed to

fresh air.

I. Dissociative Anesthetics

1. Drugs that fall into this category are:

a. PCP

b. Ketamine

c. Dextromethorphan (DXM)

2. How the drug is introduced into the body

a. Smoked

b. Injected

c. Oral

d. Eye drops (PCP)

e. Absorbed through skin (Not common)

3. Onset and duration:

PCP

Onset: smoked- 1-5 minutes (Peak 15-30 minutes)

injected- 1-5 minutes (Peak 15-30 minutes)

snorted- 2-3 minutes (Peak 15-30 minutes)

orally- 30-60 minutes

Duration: 4-6hrs

Ketamine

Onset: Duration:

smoked- Within seconds varies

injected- 1-5 minutes 30-45 minutes

snorted- 5-10 minutes 45-60 minutes

orally- 15-20 minutes 1 to 2 hours

DXM

Onset: Antitussive effects- 15-30 minutes (Starts

affecting body). Rapidly absorbed in

gastrointestinal tract

Duration: Approx. 3-6 hours

4. Signs and symptoms

a. Blank stare

b. Uncoordinated

c. Chemical odor on breath

d. Incomplete responses

e. Possibly violent

f. Perspiring

g. Hot to touch (May remove clothing)

h. Increased pain threshold

i. Slurred speech

5. How to indentify the drug

a. Liquid (PCP)

b. Cough Syrup (DXM)

c. Powder (Ketamine)

6. Summary: Officer safety is very important for this drug

Category. A person under the influence of this drug does

Not feel pain. The drug blocks the pain receptors between

The body and the brain. This is why it is believed that

these people have super human strength and to able to

break handcuffs.

VI. Legal Statutes relating to drugs

Most drug laws can be found in the Maine Revised Statutes

Annotated (MRSA) 17-A Chapter 45. located on the web at:



Ach45sec0.html

A. Trafficking in prison contraband - Title 17-A section 757 states:

1.  A person is guilty of trafficking in prison contraband if:

a. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey

contraband to any person in official custody; or

b. Being a person in official custody, he intentionally makes,

obtains or possesses contraband.

“contraband” means a dangerous weapon or anything that

a person confined in official custody is prohibited by

statute from making, possessing or trafficking in or a scheduled

drug as defined in section 1101, subsection 11, unless the

drug was validly prescribed to the person in official custody

and was approved for use by the person pursuant to the

procedures of the custodial agency.

Trafficking in prison contraband is a Class C crime.

The criminal contraband statute can also be used for cases

involving alcoholic beverages or items used for the

production of alcoholic beverages.

B. Recent legislation increased penalties for MDPV. (Effective

9/29/11). Possessing, trafficking, furnishing are all crimes at

this time. Crimes range from class D to class A for

aggravated trafficking.

C. Synthetic cannabinoids: New legislation for synthetic

cannabinoids has classified the drug as a schedule Z drug,

making possession a class E crime.

D. Huffing: Possession of inhalants is a civil violation in the state of Maine (MRSA 22-2383-C). It is a violation to possess any gas, hazardous inhalant, substance containing a volatile chemical containing a chemical material capable of releasing toxic vapors with the intent to inhale it.

Proof that a person intentionally or knowingly inhaled, ingested, applied or used a substance in a manner contrary to the directions for use, cautions or warnings on a label of a container of the substance gives rise to a presumption that the person violated this section.

VII. Summary

Review goals and objectives for understanding and answer any questions.

Criminal Drug Penalties

Criminally charged for trafficking in prison contraband.

Title 17-A section 757 states:

1.    A person is guilty of trafficking in prison contraband if:

A. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey

contraband to any person in official custody; or

B. Being a person in official custody, he intentionally makes,

obtains or possesses contraband.

“contraband” means a dangerous weapon or anything that

a person confined in official custody is prohibited by

statute from making, possessing or trafficking in or a

scheduled drug as defined in section 1101, subsection 11,

unless the drug was validly prescribed

to the person in official custody and was approved for use

by the person pursuant to the procedures of the custodial

agency.

Trafficking in prison contraband is a Class C crime.

A. Criminal Contraband- can be charged criminally for

unauthorized drugs or drug paraphernalia, to include

prescription medication or alcoholic beverages or items

used for the production of alcoholic beverages.

A. Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs – 17.A.1105-A

A person is guilty of aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug if the person violates section 1103, and:

MRSA 17-A ss1103 (intentionally or knowingly traffics in what the person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug)

B. Aggravated Furnishing in Scheduled Drugs – 17.A.1105-C

A person is guilty of aggravated furnishing of a scheduled drug if the person violates section 1106, and

MRSA 17-A ss 1106 (intentionally or knowingly furnishes what the person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug (see list of drugs under sub 1106)

C. Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drugs – 17A.1107-A

1. A person is guilty of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses what that person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

PPT # 1

Review with class

PPT # 2 Show video clip

of drug user.



PPT # 3-6 G&O

L.O.# 1.1.1

L.O.# 1.1.2

PPT # 7

PPT # 8

PPT # 9

PPT # 10

PPT # 11

LO# 1.1.3

PPT # 12

Refer to agency policy on searching visitors.

"Dry Cell has no running water. Inmates can not flush drugs.

PPT # 13

LO# 1.1.4

PPT # 14

PPT # 15 – Transition

blank

PPT # 16

LO#1.1.5-A

PPT # 17

May not reach each stage. Often will use other drugs to reduce undesired effects.

Note: Will not see all signs/symptoms in all cases.

Hallucinations are typically paranoid and about people trying to harm them.

You Tube clip of bath salt user:



LO#1.1.5-B

PPT # 18

LO#1.1.5-C

PPT # 19

LO#1.1.5-D

PPT # 20

PPT # 21

LO#1.1.5-E

PPT # 22

LO#1.1.5-F

PPT # 23

LO#1.1.5-G

PPT # 24

LO#1.1.5-H

PPT # 25

LO#1.1.5-I

PPT # 26

PPT # 27

PPT # 28

LO#1.1.6

PPT # 29

PPT # 30

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

Outline of instructional Unit Objectives & Notes

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