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STATE OF OKLAHOMA DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH 10 YEAR COMPARISON. OBN L Baker 6/11/2014 Source: State ME 2013 Data is not complete. STATE OF OKLAHOMA PHARMACEUTICAL VS STREET 2013 DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS. STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2013 DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS INVOLVING THE TOP 8 ABUSED DRUGS
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH10 YEAR COMPARISON OBN L Baker 6/11/2014 Source: State ME 2013 Data is not complete.
STATE OF OKLAHOMAPHARMACEUTICAL VS STREET2013 DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS
STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2013 DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS INVOLVING THE TOP 8 ABUSED DRUGS The majority of all drug overdose deaths are due to a combination “cocktail” of drugs rather than just one specific drug. This chart reflects the total number of deaths each drug was involved in, even though another drug may have been the primary cause of death. Fentanyl Methamphetamine Hydrocodone
STATE OF OKLAHOMADRUG OVERDOSE DEATHSBY GENDER5 YEAR COMPARISON NUMBER OF DEATHS OBN L BAKER 6/11/2014 SOURCE: STATE M.E. 2013 Data is not complete
STATE OF OKLAHOMADRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS BY AGE GROUP5 YEAR COMPARISON
STATE OF OKLAHOMA DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS BY CAUSE OBN L BAKER 6/11/2014 SOURCE: STATE M.E. 2013 Data not complete
STATE OF OKLAHOMA DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS BY COUNTY OBN L BAKER 6/11/2014 Source: State ME office 2013 Data not complete.
2013 NON FATAL DRUG OVERDOSES BY COUNTY Majority of the drug overdoses involved pharmaceutical drugs-with most abused being “Opiates” such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl. Some overdoses are “cocktails” and involve both street drug as well as pharmaceuticals. This year 154 involved marijuana, 73-cocaine, 136-methamphetamine, 47-heroin, 1-ecstasy and 19-PCP. Oklahoma is averaging 6 non fatal overdoses per day. * Other, 1-Chautauqua, 1-Denton, 1- Gillespie, 1-Harnett, 1-Labette, 1-Monmouth, 8-Montgomery, 1-Polk, 1-Rankin, 1-Saratoga, 1-St Louis, 3-Unknown OBN L Baker 6/11/2014 Source: OBN
STATE OF OKLAHOMANON FATAL DRUG OVERDOSES 2013 PRESCRIPTION FAMILY/FRIENDS/STREET/UNKNOWN OBN L Baker 6/11/2014 Source: OBN
STATE OF OKLAHOMA NON FATAL DRUG OVERDOSES 2013 Total Non Fatal Drug Overdoses 2013: 1645 OBN L Baker 6/11/2014 Source: OBN
STATE OF OKLAHOMA NON FATAL DRUG OVERDOSES 2013By Age Group OBN L Baker 6/11/2014 Source: OBN
John W. Huffman - mid 1990’s Clemson University JWH-018 JWH-073 HU-210 HU-211 CP-47,497 Now more than 100 known Synthetic Cannabinoids - dozens found in smokable products FLAME STRAWBERRY FIELDS
VEGETABLE MATERIAL Canavalia rosea – a pest vine that grows naturally around the Gulf of Mexico that is also known as Bay Bean or Beach Bean Clematis vitalba –a noxious weed known as “Old Man’s Beard” or “Travelers Joy” that officials routinely try to kill off, especially in Washington State Nelumbo nucifera – also known as “Labrador” or “Indian Lotus”– generally grown in Central India for the seeds which are dried and sold as decorative
Pedicularis grandifolia – also known as Elephant’s Head, a natural muscle relaxant and sedative Heimia Salicifolia – a Chinese shrub that is known to be a mild hallucinogen also known as “Yellow Crest” Leonurus sibiricus – an Asian herb known as “Honey Weed” and in some cultures called “Marijuanilla” Ledum palustre – also known as “Marsh Tea” which contains central nervous system poisons known as Terpenes. In very small doses it is tolerable but in moderate or heavy doses it can make the user very ill.
The packages are labeled “NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION”; no federal labeling regulations are in place and no ingredient list is required A newer trend is emerging with individuals manufacturing their own synthetic cannabinoidsand spraying it on incense or herbal substances
Intoxicating Effects • Similar to Marijuana: lowered blood pressure, impairment of psychomotor coordination, concentration, short-term memory, psychotic episodes. • Duration: initial effects 20-30 min, high reportedly last 8-12 hours. • Some of these are 100 to 800 times more potent than THC.
Physical and Mental Effects • Hallucinations • Cardiac effects • Seizures • Rapid heart rate • Hypertension • Severe agitation • Passing out • Panic attacks
Decreased attention span Sleepy appearance Euphoria Glassy red eyes Loudly talking Giddiness Slow speech Memory loss Mood elevation Marijuana Signs of Being Under the Influence • Intoxication clearly reduces one’s judgment and impairs coordination. • Persons exhibit many outward visible physical/behavioral indicators. • The following indicators should be viewed in clusters as of systematic behavior when evaluating: • Noise sensitivity • Poor coordination • Poor concentration • Slow gait • Pain relief • Drowsiness • Time distortion • Muscle relaxation
DABSSolidified Hash oil known as “concentrates” or “BHO” (Butane Hash Oil) or “Wax”
Popularized on the West Coast about five years ago . . . . . High quality marijuana “blasted “in butane and oil concentrate extracted from wax buildup. Cannabis concentrate (THC) approaching 70-90% $70.00 to $100.00 per gram in Colorado as opposed to “Killer Buds” which run $15.00 to $20.00 per gram. Problems occur in manufacture and user over-dose.