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Methamphetamine. Erie County Sheriffs Office Deputy Jon Habursky SRO Harbor Creek School District Jhabursky@hcsd.Iu5.Org. Overview. History MANUFACTORING Methods Effects. First Created in Japan in 1919. HISTORY. Jan 18, 1887 Amphetamine was first synthesized by German chemist
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Methamphetamine Erie County Sheriffs Office Deputy Jon Habursky SRO Harbor Creek School District Jhabursky@hcsd.Iu5.Org
Overview • History • MANUFACTORING • Methods • Effects
HISTORY Jan 18, 1887Amphetamine was first synthesized by German chemist 1919 Methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, discovered in Japan 1930's Amphetamines are first marketed as 'Benzedrine' in an over-the-counter inhaler to treat congestion. 1937 Amphetamine is first available in tablet form by prescription for use in the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD World War II Amphetamine widely distributed to soldiers to help them keep fighting. 1942 Dextro-amphetamine and methamphetamine become commonly available. 1970 Amphetamine becomes illegal with the passage of the 'U.S. Drug Abuse Regulation and Control Act of 1970'.
World War Ii • Became available in tablet form to later be used by soldiers in WW II. • Used by: Germany Japan great Britain united states.
METHAMPHETAMINE • 1951 became a regulated drug used for obesity, ADD & ADHD, and asthmatics. • 1960 became popular with outlaw motorcycle gangs (crank). • 1980 Mexican nationals began producing illegally for the drug trade in the USA. These labs started small but now are creating methamphetamine in mass quantity.
Street Names • Jet fuel • Jib • Crank • Speed • Crystal
Ingredients • Coffee filters • Aluminum foil • Epsom salts • Mason jars • Tubing • Hot plates • Fan (ventilation)
Ingredients • Ephedrine (Sudafed) • Red phosphorus (striker plates) • Iodine • Peroxide • Red devil lye (drain cleaner) • Acids • Anhydrous ammonia
Ingredients • Lithium metal (batteries) • Acetone • Naptha (mineral spirits) • Denatured alcohol • Dry gas • Starting fluid
PARAPHERNALIA • Light Bulbs • Aluminum Foil • Metal Pipes and Tubing • Glass Pipes • Straws • Needles (Syringes)
Physical Environmental Effects
Skin irritation Physical
Physical • Respiratory problems • Insomnia • Decreased appetite • Aggression • Paranoia • Violent behavior • Hallucinations
Physical • Brain damage • Depression • Malnutrition • Liver damage • Fatal lung and kidney disorders • Stroke • Death
Karen Parmalay Arrested six times by Deputies of the Johnson Co. Kansas Sheriff’s Office between February 25, 1999 & January 07, 2000
Arrested by Officers of Lincoln Police, Jan, 1999 And then….
Shelly Porter before meth - 1998 And after meth 2002
Environment • Every pound of Methamphetamine produced makes six pounds of waste
Environment • Water supplies • Soil contamination • Toxic gases • Trash • Exposures to public
Dangers To Community • Family issues • Social issues • Economical issues • Emergency services • Hospitals • Increase in criminal activity (property & personal)