53RD ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE Teenagers Drug Abuse Awareness
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 1 Hello. On behalf of the members of the Atlantic Police Association/ Police Association of Nova Scotia, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the businesses and members of the public for their generous support of our organization. The Atlantic Police Association very much appreciates your generosity. It is because of your interest and contributions, through donations, that awareness is raised with our annual Community Crime Prevention Guide. As well as the many local charities that have been supported over the last 50 plus years. Our hope and best wishes for a happy and safe 2024 goes out to everyone. Special thanks goes out to Fenety Marketing for their diligent efforts in making the annual guide a reality. Thank you all, Harvey T. Timmons President APA/ PANS Thank You PO BOX 88, EASTERN PASSAGE STN. MAIN, EASTERN PASSAGE, NS B3G 1M7 PHONE: (902) 468-7555 EMAIL: PANS@APA.ONE PANS Office Staff David W. Fisher CEO Brigitte Gaudet Controller President: Harvey Timmons 1st Vice-President: Steve Shipley - Lunenburg County 2nd Vice-President: Dale Johnson - Charlottetown Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Goss - Kings County Area Director: Trevor Lamont - Colchester County Area Director: Brian Gairns - Cumberland County Area Director: Chris Irving - Pictou County PANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 5 From the Publisher “Providing quality, professional marketing and fundraising services on behalf of high-profile, non-profit organizations.” www.fenety.com On behalf of the Police Association of Nova Scotia, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every advertiser and sponsor of our Annual Telephone Appeal, allowing this unique publication to be distributed throughout the community, to schools, libraries and public facilities and also available online at www.pansguide.com, making it easily accessible to everyone. PANS publishes an Annual Crime Prevention Guide to educate the public on important community concerns. This 53rd Annual Crime Prevention Handbook targets the subject of Teenagers Drug Abuse and is designed to help show High school-aged children the consequences of consuming street drugs that may include life threatening Fentanyl and other potentially deadly substances. This publication is made possible as a result of financial support from residents and business representatives throughout the Province. With their generous support for the activities of the Police Association of Nova Scotia, PANS is also able to give back to their communities through donations to various local charities and programs including a special donation this year for Patient Care at Nova Scotia Addiction Services. We welcome comments or suggestions regarding these publications and always look forward to speaking with you each year during our Annual Telephone Appeal. Respectfully, Mark T. Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 7 53rd Annual Crime Prevention Guide TABL E OF CONTENTS TEENAGERS DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS Reasons To Talk With Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Learn More about Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Know the Risks and Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Stigma Around Drug Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 What is Addiction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Addiction Statistics in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Driving Under The Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 RCMP visiting Halifax schools after teen dies of suspected overdose . . . . . . . . . . .109 Sings and Symptoms of Opiod Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 5 Steps to Save a Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Naloxone: Save A Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Get Help With Substance Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Need help but don’t know where to start? Call 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 PANS Board Of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Community Donations 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PANS supports Patient Care at Nova Scotia Addiction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Message from the Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Amherst Police Department - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Annapolis Royal Police Department - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Bridgewater Police Service - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Charlottetown Police Services - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Kentville Police Services - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 New Glasgow Regional Police - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Truro Police Service - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Westville Police Service - in the community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Frank Deschênes Memorial Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 9 PANS in the community Amherst Police Department Sergeant Aaron Graham drops by to wish Jonah a Happy 5th Birthday! Sergeant Kevin Girouard and Constable Caitlin MacKenzie stop to fuel up at a Lemonade Stand. Constable Michelle Harrison visiting with Amherst Pre-school. continued
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PANS in the community Amherst Police Department POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 11 continued Constable Michelle Harrison was honored with the Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement’s Service Award. Constable Michelle Harrison wished the Amherst Special Olympics Team Good Luck in the games. Amherst Police Remembers... Lest We Forget continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 13 PANS in the community Amherst Police Department continued Police Week Celebrations continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 15 PANS in the community Amherst Police Department continued Amherst Police Cops 4 Kids 2023 was another great success!
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 17 PANS in the community Annapolis Royal Police Department Constable Janet Schefter is pleased to accept the first two pairs of mittens for the Mitten Tree Campaign from Carolyn Young. Constable Trevor Matheson and Constable Janet Schefter accept donations for the annual Cram a Cruiser Event
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 19 PANS in the community Bridgewater Police Service Constable Deidra Jones drops off donations to Nicole Wamboldt of the Salvation Army Police Service Dog Davis enjoying the snow
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 21 PANS in the community Charlottetown Police Service Constable Steve Collins and Constable Cory Burry collecting at the Annual Turkey Drive. Charlottetown Police on their way to the annual Christmas Caroling at the seniors’ homes. Captain K9 visits Constable Patrick Hogan and Constable Jonny McGrath outside at the Annual Turkey Drive.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 23 PANS in the community Charlottetown Police Servicecontinued TERRENCE MCEACHERN - THE GUARDIAN- Jan 27 terrence.mceachern @theguardian.pe.ca @PEIGuardian Cold-case breakthrough Charlottetown police charge Souris man with Byron Carr’s murder Thirty-five years after being found strangled and stabbed to death in the bedroom of his Charlottetown home, police have charged a Souris man in connection with the murder of Byron Carr. The announcement was made at a news conference on Jan. 26 by Charlottetown police Chief Brad MacConnell at the Charlottetown Police Services station. MacConnell, who has long been part of the investigation, said police arrested 56-yearold Todd Joseph Gallant. Gallant, who MacConnell said also goes by the name Todd Joseph Irving, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of interfering with human remains. According to police, Gallant was believed to have been living in Charlottetown in 1988. Gallant was 21 years old at the time of Carr's murder. After Carr's murder, Gallant relocated to the U.S. and returned to P.E.I. in 2022. "The investigation continues. We know he travelled abroad to the states of Texas and Arkansas. And, we've been working with law enforcement in those areas to piece a timeline together over the past 35 years." Gallant was arrested at 11:55 a.m. on Jan. 25 and is currently being held in custody. MacConnell said a second person was also arrested Jan. 25 and released. The investigation continues into what connection that person has to Carr’s death, MacConnell said. “The scope of this investigation has been extensive.” Carr was a 36-year-old schoolteacher at the time of his death. Charlottetown police have previously said that Carr was murdered on Nov. 11, 1988, by a younger man after the two had consensual sex at Carr’s home at 24 Lapthorne Ave. in Charlottetown. Chief Brad MacConnell of Charlottetown Police Services speaks to the media on Jan 26. At the press conference, MacConnell announced that Todd Joseph Gallant, 56, Souris, has been charged with first-degree murder and interfering with humans remains in the 1988 murder of Byron Carr. continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 25 According to police, Carr was found strangled with a towel and stabbed in his bedroom. A message from the killer was written on a wall inside the home, saying, “I will kill again.” It was believed that the stabbing occurred when the killer returned to the home with an accomplice and removed evidence. Police believed the killer was a Charlottetown resident between 15 and 25 years old, likely bisexual and with prior involvement with police. Police had also compiled what was believed to be the killer’s DNA profile. Over the years, police have released a sketch of a male person of interest in the Carr case. Police have also released information and a photo of a pair of small-sized male bikini-style underwear that was found at the scene and contained both male and female DNA. During the Jan. 26 news conference, MacConnell, who was emotional at times, said Carr was a loving son, brother and friend to many. He was also a respected teacher and a good neighbour. “His tragic death shook our city and province to its core.” MacConnell said the investigation involved the use of genetic genealogy. When asked if police had ever received a tip from the public identifying Gallant as a suspect, MacConnell said no. Several members of Carr’s family attended the news conference, including his brother, John Carr, who spoke briefly and thanked the police for their work over the years. He also thanked the family and friends for showing up to the news conference in support. “It’s been a long 35 years,” he said. In addition, John Carr thanked members of the public who assisted police and the family over the years. “It was in goodness and kindness that they were doing it,” he said. Both of Byron Carr’s parents have died since his murder. “We know they’re with us in spirit for sure,” John Carr said. He said MacConnell is more responsible than most for seeing the investigation through. At times, MacConnell was more optimistic than the family, John Carr said. “He didn’t quit.” terrence.mceachern@theguardian.pe.ca @PEIGuardian https://saltwire.pressreader.com/article/281500756129194 Cold-case breakthrough continued Byron Carrr’s brother, John, speaks to the media on Jan. 26. At the press conference, police announced that Todd Joseph Galland, 56, of Souris has been charged with first-degree murder and interfering with human remains in the 1988 murder of Byron Carr.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 27 PANS in the community Kentville Police Service Kentville Police attending the 41st annual Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Service in Halifax. continued Kentville Police ready for the Remembrance Day Parade
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 29 PANS in the community Kentville Police Servicecontinued Constable Eric MacDonald and Constable Kara Mason handing out treats All ready for the Holiday Season Chapter President Haley Craig presents a 10 Year Long Service Award to MADD Annapolis Valley’s Sergeant Mike Goss.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 31 PANS in the community New Glasgow Regional Police continued Annual Pictou County Law Enforcement and Michelin Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Pictou County. Ken MacDonald participating in the Junior Bike Rodeo.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 33 PANS in the community New Glasgow Regional Policecontinued continued Nick Hirtle visits the students at AG Baillie Memorial School Pre-Primary Classes. Annual Toy Drive
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 35 PANS in the community New Glasgow Regional Policecontinued Pictou County’s Operation Christmas and Project Red Ribbon. Clarie Corkum-Timmons and Ken MacDonald drop in to the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 37 PANS in the community Truro Police Service continued Constable Titus spent time speaking with shoppers and letting people check out one of Truro Police Service vehicles Constable Bowden with the Cadets at Truro Middle School.
38 POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 15403 Cabot Trail Rd Cheticamp, NS B0E 1H0 Mark 902-224-0065 Daren 902-224-5844 Work 902-224-3768 Fax: 902-224-1325 Veronica Poirier 902-224-0466 15403 Cabot Trail Road Cheticamp, Nova Scotia veronicapoirier@hotmail.com 37706 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0 902-285-2404 Toll Free: 1-800-533-7015 Email: info@theislandinn.ca Web: theislandinn.ca PO Box 599 Oxford, NS B0M 1P0 (902) 447-2821 Local and Long Distance • Unlocks • Boosts • Tire Change Shep-Com Construction Ltd. 264 Meteghan Connector PO Box 454 Meteghan P: (902) 645-2460 F: (902) 645-2525 • Vinyl Siding • Aluminum Cladding • Commercial Work • Steel/Asphalt Roofing • Foundations • EPDM Roofs • Hardwood Floors • General Contracting • New Homes FREE ESTIMATES Stephen R. Comeau C: (902) 769-8324 Mike Sheppard C: (902) 769-8633
POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 39 PANS in the community Truro Police Service continued continued Constable Bowden visits various Truro Elementary and Middle Schools to hand out glow sticks and discuss Halloween safety
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PANS in the community POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 41 Truro Police Servicecontinued Corporal Milbury and Police Service Dog Mojo at the Big Brothers Big Sisters and Truro Police Service Kids and Kops Camp. Sergeant Hunka showed everyone the police station, vehicles and equipment during the Big Brothers Big Sisters and Truro Police Service Kids and Kops Camp continued
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PANS in the community Truro Police Servicecontinued POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 43 Sergeant Hunka and MADD Cobequid volunteers hand out Red Ribbons at the Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting. Truro Police ready for the Christmas Parade. They were pleased to only make one arrest! continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 45 PANS in the community Truro Police Servicecontinued Corporal Milbury and Constable Lamont accept PANS’ donation to Holiday Heroes. continued A great day was had by all who attended Holiday Heroes 2023. Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and first responders who help make it happen!
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 47 PANS in the community Truro Police Servicecontinued A nice surprise visit! Sergeant Robert Hunka received a nice visit from Kerry Callahan and his wife. Kerry Callahan was struck by a train in 2019. Sergant Robert Hunka received the call and was able to save Kerry by using a belt as a tourniquet on his leg. Sadly Kerry did loose a full leg and partial leg and was not expected to make it, however he is here today. He had less than a quart of blood left in him when Sergant Hunka used a bystaner’s belt to save him. It was a neat and special experience to have Kerry come by for a visit after 4 years. ns.211.ca CALL 211 TEXT 211 SEARCH 211 EMAIL 211 - help@ns.211.ca 1-855-466-4994 (Toll-Free for outside of NS) Need help but don’t know where to start?
48 POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA Southeast Drywall Ltd. 35 Weston Court Dartmouth, NS B3B 2C8 David Blanchette Tel: (902) 445-7970 Fax: (902) 445-7182 Email: dave@southeastdrywall.ca Jamie Swinimer Cell: (902) 430-2898 Tel: (902) 445-7970 Fax: (902) 445-7182 DARIM MASONRY LIMITED Commercial Block and Brick Construction 1-632 Rocky Lake Dr. Bedford, NS B4A 2T6 Phone: (902) 252-9694 Cell: (902) 209-5628 anne.driscoll@darim.com President DARRELL W JERRETT
POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 49 Pride Week Westville Police Service Constable Jason Nemis, Constable Mathew Morrison and Chief Dunbar help in the raising of the flag in support of Pride Week. PANS in the community
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 51 Constable Dale Johnson (Charlottetown), Sergeant Rick Hickox (Truro), Staff Sergeant Brian Gairns (Amherst) and Sergeant Steve Shipley (Bridgewater) Constable Jeff Goodwin, Sergeant Jason Galloway and retired Sergeant Robert MacPherson from Amherst Police Service
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 53 ReasonsToTalkWithTeens Alcohol and drugs (including cannabis, illegal drugs and prescription medications) can be dangerous, especially to a teenager's developing brain. Talk with your teen about drugs and alcohol regularly, and before there is an urgent need. This is important because your teen may: • need information to make informed choices about drugs and alcohol • hear wrong information from their friends, the media or other sources • think that "everyone uses drugs or alcohol", which is not true • be concerned about someone else who is using drugs or alcohol • already be using drugs or alcohol and might need help • have questions but are too nervous to ask Why teens use drugs and alcohol • To cope with trauma, stress, or pain Some teens may attempt to deal with mental or physical health issues, such as pain, by using drugs or alcohol • Social norms Teens may see parents or other adults drinking alcohol, using cannabis or other drugs. Also, the advertising and promotion of alcohol use, including through social media, can normalize it • Popular culture Movies, television and music often glamorize drug and alcohol use, and so teens may imitate this to stand out or look cool • Pressure from peers Many teens use drugs or alcohol to try and fit in with others • To experiment Teens are curious and often seek new experiences, especially those that seem risky or exciting • For perceived benefits Teens may think that drugs or alcohol will improve their focus, physical appearance or fitness, or other areas of their life continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 55 • To feel good Drugs and alcohol can produce feelings like euphoria, pleasure, or relaxation which make them appealing Tips for talking about drugs and alcohol Know your goals for the conversation • Before the conversation, think about what you would like to achieve, for example: to start an ongoing conversation to understand how your teen feels about drug or alcohol use to express concern and offer support Find the right time and place • Pick a place where you both feel comfortable or offer them control to pick the time and place • Don't rush the conversation, come back to it another day if needed Set the tone • Be casual • Be aware of your body language Actively listen • Listen openly • Do not interrupt • Your teen is more likely to have a conversation if they feel respected and understood • Try to have an open, 2way conversation so your teen can participate and ask questions Show you care • If you are worried, tell them why and reassure them that your main concern is their wellbeing • Tell them you are trying to help them make good decisions by giving them information that they may not know Avoid being judgmental and keep an open mind • Be positive, open and remain calm • Resist the urge to lecture or use scare tactics • If your child feels judged or blamed, they may be less receptive to what you have to say • If your teen has used drugs or alcohol, try to understand the reasons why • Be honest about your own drug and alcohol use • Answer any questions honestly Give factual information • Factual information can help your teen make good decisions • Ensure the conversation is ageappropriate • Focus on facts rather than emotions or fear • Talk about the short and longterm effects that drugs and alcohol can have on their mental and physical health and safety • Explain that they may not always know what they are taking, and that some drugs are deadly (for example: counterfeit pills mixed with fentanyl) • Remind them about the laws around drugs and alcohol in your province or territory, like the legal drinking age or legal age to buy, possess, or use cannabis www.canada.ca Reasons to talk with teens continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 57 Learn More About Drugs Learn more about drugs to help you have informed and effective safety talks with your kids Alcohol Underage drinking is very common in Canada. ALSO KNOWN AS: booze, cocktails, firewater, grog, hooch, juice, liquor, moonshine, rotgut, sauce, spirits, tipple, vino. The average age of first time alcohol use in Canada is 13 years old. Close to 80% of young Canadians 15 years and older have reported drinking alcohol during the past year. It is the substance that the majority of young people in grades 7 through 12 will try first.1 There are several reasons that a teen might decide to drink alcohol. Adolescence is an exciting time, but it can also be a time where peer pressure, boredom, risktaking and the need to ‘fit in’ become important factors in a teenager’s life. Sometimes the opinions and actions of your teen’s friends matter more to them than yours. Young people may drink because they may feel a need to be like their friends or older siblings, or because they may see it happening all around them, on social media or at parties. They may be copying your drinking habits, or they may use alcohol to help them relax or deal with stress or anxiety they may feel. Whatever the reason, the younger the person is when they begin drinking, the higher the risk for poor health and problems related to alcohol consumption later in life.2 Alcohol, also known as ethanol or ethyl alcohol, is a legal substance known for its psychoactive properties. Pure ethanol is clear and colourless liquid that is present at varying levels in alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine or spirits. Alcoholic beverages get their distinctive colours from their ingredients and from the process of fermentation. What does alcohol look like & how is it used? Beer, wine and cider are made through the fermentation process – a natural process in which yeast changes sugar into alcohol. Typically, this biological process creates alcoholic drinks with lower concentrations of alcohol – in the range of 4% to 15%. Spirits, such as gin, rum, whiskey and vodka are created when alcohol is distilled. Distillation is an industrial process that makes spirits with higher alcohol concentrations – 40% or more. There are two other types of alcohol – these are never safe to drink. Isopropyl Alcohol (known as rubbing alcohol) is used in sterilization agents, such as hand sanitizers and in everyday cleaning products and cosmetics. Methyl Alcohol (known as methanol or wood alcohol) is used as an industrial solvent, antifreeze and fuel for camping stoves Signs and symptoms of alcohol use. For many people, a single drink of alcohol releases tension and reduces inhibition, making them feel more at ease and outgoing. Some people feel happy or excited when they drink, while others become depressed or hostile. Suicide and violent crimes often involve alcohol. continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 59 continued Learn more about drugs continued Women are generally more sensitive to the effects of alcohol than men, and all adults become increasingly sensitive to alcohol’s effects as they age. When someone is more sensitive, it takes less alcohol to cause intoxication and more time for the body to eliminate the alcohol consumed. Early signs of alcohol intoxication include: • flushed skin, • impaired judgment • reduced inhibition. Continued drinking increases these effects and causes other effects, such as: • impaired attention • reduced muscle control • slowed reflexes • staggering gait • slurred speech • double or blurred vision. A severely intoxicated person may “black out,” and have no memory of what was said or done while drinking. Effects of extreme intoxication include inability to stand, vomiting, stupor, coma and death. 3 1 – Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, October 2018 2 – Health Canada – https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/s ubstanceuse/alcohol/about.html 3 – CAMH – https://www.camh.ca/en/healthinfo/mentalillnessandaddictionindex/alcohol Cannabis ALSO KNOWN AS: marijuana, bud, blunt, chronic, dab, dope, ganja, grass, green, herb, joint, loud, Mary Jane, MJ, pot, reefer, skunk, smoke, trees, wax, or weed. Variants include: hash, shatter, K2, spice. Cannabis is the second most commonly used substance in Canada, after alcohol. Cannabis is a product of the plant Cannabis Sativa. The main active chemical in cannabis is THC (delta9tetrahydrocannabinol). Of the roughly 400 chemicals found in the cannabis plant, THC affects the brain the most. It is a mindaltering chemical that gives those who use cannabis a high. Another active chemical in cannabis is CBD (cannabidiol), which is being studied for its potential medical applications and its ability to moderate the effects of THC. What does cannabis look like & how is it used? Cannabis can be consumed in several ways; inhaled, ingested, or applied topically, and there are significant differences in the way the effects are felt. Dried cannabis can be rolled into a cigarette, called a “joint” or in a cigar, called a “blunt”. It can be smoked in a water pipe or “bong” or vaped in an ecigarette or other vaping devices. Cannabis edibles can be brewed as tea, infused into drinks, or mixed into food and ingested as candies, cookies, and brownies. Consuming cannabis edibles like brownies or cookies is considered by some youth to be a less risky way of consuming than smoking it. Ingesting cannabis can have delayed and unpredictable effects. A long waiting time is recommended when ingesting cannabis products to avoid the accumulation of effects. Cannabis extracts, which include oils and tinctures can also be ingested or inhaled in a pipe or bong and/or vaped with an ecigarette or other vaping devices. Cannabis extracts can often have more concentrated levels of THC. All cannabis products are legal for retail sale only at licensed outlets. Cannabis should be
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 61 continued produced by licensed producers and purchased only from licensed vendors. Evidence suggests that illegal cannabis products can be contaminated with pesticides and harmful chemicals. 1 Synthetic cannabinoids like K2 or Spice should be completely avoided. Depending on how it is consumed, cannabis affects the body in different ways. When cannabis or cannabis extracts like oils are inhaled or vaped, THC is delivered directly to the lungs, passes through the bloodstream, and on to the brain where the effects (the “high”) are felt within minutes of inhaling. • A few seconds or minutes to start to feel some of the effects • 30 minutes to feel the full effects • 6 hours for some of the acute or immediate effects to subside • Some residual effects last up to 24 hours The number of Ontario high school students (grades 7 12) vaping cannabis doubled between 2015 (5%) and 2019 (10%). 2 Important to know: Vaping is considered to be a smoking cessation aid for adults who already smoke. Vaping is not considered safe at all for youth, young adults, pregnant women, or any adult who does not already use tobacco products. The effects of ingesting cannabis are delayed – they can take much longer to appear. When cannabis edibles or beverages are ingested, THC travels to the stomach, then to your liver before reaching your bloodstream and brain. The liver metabolizes the THC to a stronger chemical called 11hydroxyTHC, which combined with the THC consumed, can make the “high” seem more intense. Depending on the individual, the effects of eating cannabis can take 30 minutes to two hours to be felt. • 30 minutes to 2 hours to start to feel some of the effects • 4 hours to feel the full effects • Up to 12 hours for acute effects to subside • Some residual effects can last up to 24 hours Cannabis edible consumption by Ontario high school students in Grades 7 through 12 increased between 2017 and 2019 – from 11% to 14%. 3 There is no single reason why a young person might choose to use cannabis. A teen or young adult may try cannabis for social reasons, as a way to fit in or socialize with their peers, or because they think “everyone is doing it.” They may also use cannabis as a coping mechanism to deal with life stresses,4 to help them sleep, stimulate their appetite or reduce worry or stress.5 If a young person is selfmedicating with cannabis to cope with anxiety or stress, they may be more likely to continue if it works for them. They might think “ When I feel stressed out, I smoke pot and it relaxes me”. They may continue to use cannabis instead of finding healthy behaviours as alternatives – like sports, hanging out with a friend, playing music, talking to someone about their feelings, or reading a book – that can help in coping with the stress they feel. Frequent or regular use of cannabis can lead to cannabis use disorder or addiction. It has an effect on the brain’s reward system – as do all other addictive drugs – the likelihood of developing problem use or addiction increases considerably for those who start young.6 The rate of cannabis use is over two times higher among Canadian youth and young adults than adults.7 Canadian youth continue to have one of the highest rates of cannabis use worldwide. In 2018, the World Health Organization compared lifetime cannabis use among Learn more about drugs continued
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 63 Learn more about drugs continued continued youth aged 15 across 40 countries and found that use by Canadian youth was the thirdhighest, 23% of boys and 21% of girls. 8 An estimated one in 5 Ontario students in grades 712 (22%) used cannabis in 2019.9 Cannabis use by students across Canada increased from 16.7% in 2016 – 2017 to 18.1% in 2018 – 2019. 10 It’s estimated that 1 in 6 teens who consume cannabis will develop a cannabis use disorder. 11 Cannabis was the most common substance associated with substancerelated hospitalizations for youth aged 10 to 24 years in 2017–2018. 12 1 – Journal of Toxicology, 2013 Nicholas Sullivan et al. 2,3 – OSDUHS 2019 4,5 – McKiernan &Fleming 2017 Canadian Youth Perceptions on Cannabis, CCSA 6 – Drug Alcohol Depend, Winters and Lee 2008. 7 – Canadian Drug Summary – CCSA May 2020 8 – Health Behaviour in Schoolaged Children 2018, World Health Organization 9 – OSDUHS 2019 10 – Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey 2018–2019 (CSTADS) 11 – Government of Canada. (2019). Addiction to cannabis. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/d rugsmedication/cannabis/healtheffects/addiction.html 12 – Canadian Institute for Health Information. (2019). Hospital Stays for Harm Caused by Substance Use Among Youth Age 10 to 24 Cocaine & Crack ALSO KNOWN AS: Angie, blow, C, Charlie, coke, crack, flake, freebase, hard, Henry, nose candy, rock, snow, stardust. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant made from the leaves of the coca plant. The purified chemical, cocaine hydrochloride, was isolated from the plant more than 100 years ago. Before the development of synthetic local anesthetic, surgeons used cocaine to block pain.1 It was considered safe and used in toothache drops, nausea pills, energy tonics, and, of course, the original “CocaCola” beverage.2 However, research has since shown that cocaine is a powerfully addictive substance that can alter brain structure and function if used repeatedly.3 The two main varieties available are a watersoluble white powder, which is often mixed with other substances such as cornstarch, to be snorted or injected, and a waterinsoluble whitish opaque crystal, known as crack.4 Crack cocaine or “freebase” are smokeable forms of cocaine which look like crystals or rocks that can be smoked or dissolved and injected. These cheaper forms of cocaine are made by chemically processing cocaine powder with baking soda or ammonia. In 2019, cocaine was the most commonly used illegal drug, accounting for approximately half (49%) of illegal drug use.5 What do cocaine & crack look like and how are they used? The major ways of taking cocaine are sniffing or snorting, injecting, and smoking (including freebase and crack cocaine). Health risks of use exist regardless of whether cocaine is inhaled (snorted), injected, or smoked. A regular cocaine snorting habit is evident by a red, chapped, runny nose. A person may lose his/her sense of smell and develop sinus infections. The wall that separates the nostrils may develop a hole and bleed often. Smoking allows extremely high doses of cocaine to reach the brain very quickly and results in an intense and immediate high, it appears that compulsive cocaine use may develop even more rapidly when smoked rather than snorted.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 65 Sharing crack pipes can lead to the transmission of diseases like Hepatitis C through saliva or blood and the injection of cocaine places the user at risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV infection/AIDS if needles or other injection equipment are shared. Signs & symptoms of cocaine & crack use. A person on cocaine may feel agitated and nervous. Cocaine can also produce euphoria (“high”) and can make a person feel mentally alert, energetic and talkative. The senses of sight, sound, and touch are heightened. A person may feel more calm and in control. However, all of these effects do not last long. When the “high” wears off, the person may feel anxious or depressed and have intense cravings for the drug. Some people stay “high” by using the drug for hours or days. Shortterm use of cocaine can produce many other effects: • postponement of physical and mental fatigue • reduced appetite • increased blood pressure and heart rate • exaggerated reflexes • rapid breathing • dilation of pupils • dry mouth • anxiety • paranoid thinking In addition, a person could potentially experience: • severe agitation • paranoid psychosis • nausea and vomiting • elevated body temperature and cold sweat 1. National Institutes of Health – NIDA 2. June 2022, Cocaine Toxicity, John R. Richards, Jacqueline K. Le , National Library of Medicine 3. National Institutes of Health – NIDA 4. Cocaine (Canadian Drug Summary), Canadian Centre on Substance Use & Addiction 5. Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS) 2021 Fentanyl Fentanyl is much stronger than most opioids – 40 times more potent than heroin and 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl is extremely dangerous if used nonmedically – even a small amount can cause an accidental overdose and death. Street names include: Apache, China girl, China white, dance fever, Friend, Green beans, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, Poison, TNT, as well as Tango and Cash. Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opiate analgesic that is similar to but much more potent than morphine. As the most potent opiate pain relief medication available, it is typically prescribed to treat patients with severe pain, or to manage pain after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat people with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to opiates. Like heroin, morphine, and other opioid drugs, fentanyl works by binding to the body’s opiate receptors, highly concentrated in areas of the brain that control pain and emotions. When opiate drugs bind to these receptors, they can drive up dopamine levels in the brain’s reward areas, producing a state of euphoria and relaxation. What does fentanyl look like and how is it used? In its prescription form, fentanyl is known as Actiq, Abstral, Duragesic, Onsolis and Sublimaze. When prescribed by a physician, fentanyl is administered via injection, transdermal patch, or in lozenge form. When used correctly, it can be very effective and safe. Learn more about drugs continued continued
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