MODULE 12 Inmates with Special ProblemsDrugs

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MODULE 12Inmates with Special Problems-Drugs
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INMATES WITH SPECIAL PROBLEMS DRUGS

• A. Objective
• 1. 028 Describe the 4 major categories of
  drugs identify by name at least 3 examples in
  each category.

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• 2. 029 Describe the various ways drugs can
  be taken identify the drug paraphernalia
  available within the correctional agency which
  can be used.

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• 3. 030 Distinguish between a drug addict a
  drug offender.
• 4. 031 Describe the reasons an individual
  would become involved in the use of drugs, to
  include a low/inadequate ego structure.

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• 5. 032 Describe the characteristics of a
  person under the influence of drugs/or
  experiencing drug withdrawal.

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• 6. 033 Select the proper actions to be taken
  by the correctional employee if he/she
  identifies an inmate under the influence of/or
  in the possession of drugs or drug
  paraphernalia.

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• B. What is a drug?
• 1. Any substance used as or in a
  medicine narcotic, hallucinogen, etc.
• 2. Prescription drugs
• 3. Drug abuse

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• C. Drug Addict
• 1. A person who is physically
  dependent upon the habitual use of
  drugs.
• 2. A person who has a physical
  psychological dependence on drugs.

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• D. Drug Offender
• 1. A person who is arrested convicted
  for violating a drug law or laws.
• 2. A person who has been convicted of a
  drug crime under Maryland State or Federal
  Law.

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• E. Four (4) Major Drug Categories
• 1. Narcotics/Opiates
• a. Heroin
• b. Methadone (Dolophine)
• c. Dilaudid
• d. Codeine
• e. Morphine

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• 2. Depressant/Barbiturates
• a. Sedatives/Tranquilizers
• i. Seconal
• ii. Thorazine
• iii. Phenobarbital
• iv. Demerol

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• b. Pain Killers/Muscle Relaxers
• i. Percodan
• ii. Darvon
• iii. Librium
• iv. Darvocet

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• c. Anti-Anxiety Agents
• i. Valium
• ii. Librium
• iii. Talwin
• iv. Azene

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INMATES WITH SPECIAL PROBLEMS DRUGS

• 3. Stimulants/Amphetamines
• i. Benzedrine
• ii. Dexedrine
• iii. Cocaine
• Can overdose from its use, does not enhance
  sexual ability, an addictive drug, will cause
  physical body harm

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INMATES WITH SPECIAL PROBLEMS DRUGS

• 4. Hallucinogens/Psychedelics
• i. LSD
• ii. PCP
• iii. Marijuana
• iv. Peyote
• v. Mushrooms (Psilocybin)

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• F. Persons Under the Influence of Drugs,
  and/or drug withdrawal
• 1. Are not alert concerned about their
  environment
• 2. Are not very energetic or talkative

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• G. Characteristics/Influence of Drugs
• 1. Heroine Use Symptoms
• a. Pinpoint pupils
• b. Nodding out
• c. Needle marks (tracks)
• d. Infected sore spots on hands, feet
• e. Constipation

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• 2. Depressant Use Symptoms
• a. Slowed body activity
• b. Impaired speech
• c. Dilated pupils (pupils widely open)
• d. Thinking ability impaired

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INMATES WITH SPECIAL PROBLEMS DRUGS

• 3. Stimulant Use Symptoms
• a. Uncontrolled muscle actions
• b. Sense of exhilaration
• c. Hyperactivity
• d. Loss of appetite
• e. Physical exhaustion

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• 4. Hallucinogen Use Symptoms
• a. Severe perceptual disorders
• b. Psychotic behavior
• c. Acute anxiety
• d. Immune to pain
• (Chemical agents O.C. spray)

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Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

• H. Drug Withdrawal Symptoms
• 1. Heroine Withdrawal Symptoms
• a. Restlessness
• b. Runny nose
• c. Itching
• d. Hot cold flashes
• e. Muscle cramps spasms
• f. Normally not life threatening

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• 2. Depressant Withdrawal Symptoms
• a. Deep depression
• b. Highly suicidal
• c. Life threatening

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• 3. Stimulant Withdrawal Symptoms
• a. Profound depression
• b. Fatigue
• c. Disturbed or restless sleep
• d. Predisposed to suicide

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• 4. Hallucinogen Withdrawal Symptoms
• a. Severe perceptual disorder

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• I. How Drugs Are Taken
• 1. Into the Body
• a. Intravenous
• b. Smoking (lungs)

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• c. Intra-muscular
• d. Inhaling (lungs)
• e. Subcutaneous (skin popping)
• f. Skin absorption ( transdermal)

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• g. Orally (stomach)
• h. Snorting (nose)
• i. Suppository
• j. Sublingually (under the tongue)
• k. Cannot be absorbed through
  fingernails hair

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• J. Drug Paraphernalia
• 1. Inside Institutions
• a. Medical syringes
• b. Fabricated syringes
• c. Cookers (containers)

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• d. Jagged glass
• (Having sharp, projecting points)
• e. Cooking mace
• f. Pipes
• g. Screens

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• K. Actions to be Taken by Correctional
• Employees if an Inmate is on Drugs
• 1. follow your institutional policy
• a. Render first aid CPR
• b. Notify supervisor
• c. Summon medical assistance

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• d. Search the inmate
• e. Search the cell
• f. Secure the area
• g. Call for help
• h. Write a report

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• L. Why do Persons Become Involved in
• Drug Abuse?
• Everyone is eligible
• (inner city or upper/middle class, COs,
  doctors, social/cultural reasons)

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• 2. Medical treatment
• 3. Recreational use
• 4. Peer pressure

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DRUGS

• 5. Low self esteem, inadequate ego
  structure
• 6. Kicks
• 7. Spiritual growth/experience
  (clergyman/rabbi)
• 8. Escape from boredom, danger,
  problems

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DRUGS

• 9. Monetary/emotional problems
• 10. Escape from reality