News (Media Awareness Project) - US OK: Ask A Cop: Help For Spotting Drug Use |
| Title: | US OK: Ask A Cop: Help For Spotting Drug Use |
| Published On: | 2000-05-08 |
| Source: | Tulsa World (OK) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-04 19:22:30 |
ASK A COP: HELP FOR SPOTTING DRUG USE
This is the first installment of a four-week series titled "A General
Parental Guide to Drug Abuse Indicators."
With the resurgence of the drug "ecstasy," this week's installment
addresses common drugs, effects and types.
Five basic drug types:
Stimulants -- amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine.
Depressants -- tranquilizers, alcohol, methaqualone.
Hallucinogens -- LSD, PCP (Angel Dust).
Narcotics -- heroin, opium, Demerol, inhalants.
Cannabis -- marijuana, hashish, hash oil.
Types of inhalants:
Solvents -- glue, gasoline, paint, paint thinner.
Aerosols -- hair sprays, deodorants, spray paint.
Nitrates -- Butyl nitrate, nitrous oxide.
This column is prepared by Tulsa Police Officer Andy Phillips. Send
questions to Phillips at 600 Civic Center, c/o Public Information
Office, Tulsa, OK 74103 or call 596-9875.
This is the first installment of a four-week series titled "A General
Parental Guide to Drug Abuse Indicators."
With the resurgence of the drug "ecstasy," this week's installment
addresses common drugs, effects and types.
Five basic drug types:
Stimulants -- amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine.
Depressants -- tranquilizers, alcohol, methaqualone.
Hallucinogens -- LSD, PCP (Angel Dust).
Narcotics -- heroin, opium, Demerol, inhalants.
Cannabis -- marijuana, hashish, hash oil.
Types of inhalants:
Solvents -- glue, gasoline, paint, paint thinner.
Aerosols -- hair sprays, deodorants, spray paint.
Nitrates -- Butyl nitrate, nitrous oxide.
This column is prepared by Tulsa Police Officer Andy Phillips. Send
questions to Phillips at 600 Civic Center, c/o Public Information
Office, Tulsa, OK 74103 or call 596-9875.
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