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

HISTORYJan 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:

GermanyJapan

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

MANUFACTURING

MANUFACTURING

MANUFACTURING

MANUFACTURING

INGREDIENTS

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

DANGERS

EXPLOSIONS

FIRES

Death

PARAPHERNALIA

• Light Bulbs

• Aluminum Foil

• Metal Pipes and Tubing

• Glass Pipes

• Straws

• Needles (Syringes)

Effects

Effects• Physical • Environmental

Physical

• Skin irritation

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 ParmalayKaren Parmalay

Arrested six times by Arrested six times by Deputies of the Johnson Co. Deputies of the Johnson Co. Kansas Sheriff’s Office Kansas Sheriff’s Office between February 25, 1999 between February 25, 1999 & January 07, 2000& January 07, 2000

Arrested by Officers of Lincoln Police, Jan, 1999

And then….

1 year later…

Environment

Environment• Every pound of Methamphetamine

produced makes six pounds of waste

Environment

• Water supplies

• Soil contamination

• Toxic gases

• Trash

• Exposures to public

Dangers To Public

Dangers To Community

• Family issues

• Social issues

• Economical issues

• Emergency services

• Hospitals

• Increase in criminal activity (property & personal)

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