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Enfield Youth Services Jean Haughey, Program Director Kevin T. Kane, Chief State’s Attorney North

Enfield Youth Services Jean Haughey, Program Director Kevin T. Kane, Chief State’s Attorney North Central Opioid Addiction Task Force - Law Enforcement Presented by: Francis J. Carino, Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney June 2016

A copy of this presentation will be available at www. francarino. com in the

A copy of this presentation will be available at www. francarino. com in the “Civilian Presentation/Training Modules” section.

The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice, along with State and local police, is responsible

The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice, along with State and local police, is responsible for the enforcement of the laws enacted by the Legislature and the prosecution of those juveniles and adults that violate those laws.

Facts • Many people that become addicted to drugs started out using what they

Facts • Many people that become addicted to drugs started out using what they thought was a “harmless” drug, such as marijuana, or using prescribed pain medication for a legitimate injury or pain management. • This casual or legitimate use then turns into a desire to try something else or a need to self medicate when the prescription runs out. • Oftentimes this leads to opioid abuse or dependency. • Your child’s friendly marijuana supplier may offer something providing a little more “kick” than just marijuana.

Kids & drug related issues: • • • What are they using? How are

Kids & drug related issues: • • • What are they using? How are they using it? Where are they getting it? What are they doing after taking drugs? What role does social media play? Where are they hiding it? What do the drug laws say? What is Law Enforcement doing? What new approaches are out there?

Kids & drug related issues: • What are they using?

Kids & drug related issues: • What are they using?

Almost 50% used marijuana by 12 th grade. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey

Almost 50% used marijuana by 12 th grade. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Small percentage started early. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Small percentage started early. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Marijuana supplier may introduce student to other drugs. Almost 30% are using marijuana by

Marijuana supplier may introduce student to other drugs. Almost 30% are using marijuana by 12 th grade. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Synthetic Marijuana The director of Day Kimball Hospital's Emergency Department said “What we've seen

Synthetic Marijuana The director of Day Kimball Hospital's Emergency Department said “What we've seen in terms of reaction to this drug has been profound. ” Patients have come in with hypertension, rapid heart beats, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing and chest pains. Their vital signs can be off the charts. Patients can be completely confused or violent. “But someone using marijuana is typically more sedate, ” said Dr. Miro. “With synthetics, it's the complete opposite. They're violent. They're thrashing about. They're frightened. They don’t know what's happening to them. It's awful to see. ”

Seems like a small amount. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Seems like a small amount. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Small percentage have used cocaine. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Small percentage have used cocaine. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Higher than heroin use? Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Higher than heroin use? Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Increased popularity among seniors. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Increased popularity among seniors. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Seems like a small amount. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Seems like a small amount. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner That’s a 233%

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner That’s a 233% increase in just four years. In 2012 there were 357 total accidental drug intoxication deaths in the state. By 2015 there were 729. In just the first three months of 2016, there were 208. Officials predict a total of 832 in 2016.

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner There were 416

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner There were 416 heroin-related deaths in 2015. 110 of which included just heroin. An additional 108 toxicology reports showed victims had died from a heroin-fentanyl mix. 106 deaths showed both heroin and cocaine in the victim’s bloodstream.

“Fentanyl is a highly dangerous synthetic opioid which can be up to 50 times

“Fentanyl is a highly dangerous synthetic opioid which can be up to 50 times more potent than heroin. In the wrong hands, it’s deadly. Here in Connecticut, like other parts of the country, we are battling an escalating epidemic of opioid abuse, ” United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly. Authorities said just 3 to 4 grains, which is a similar size to a grain of sand or salt, can kill someone. The street value of fentanyl is $100 a gram. There are 1, 000 grams in a kilogram, so that means $100, 000 per kilogram.

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner In 2015, fentanyl

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner In 2015, fentanyl was involved in 80 other non-heroin-related deaths– 31 involved just fentanyl, 43 showed fentanyl and cocaine in the blood stream and 23 were from a mix of fentanyl and prescription opioids.

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner • By the

Connecticut Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths Office of the Chief Medical Examiner • By the end of 2016, it is predicted that there will be a nearly 76% increase in deaths related to fentanyl than in 2015. • When compared to 2012, there’s expected to be a whopping 2, 300% increase in deaths involving the drug. From January 1 through March 31, there were 110 heroin-related deaths– 26 involved just heroin, 39 involved a mix of heroin and fentanyl and 26 involved a mix of heroin and cocaine. There were 47 other fentanyl-related deaths that did not involve heroin.

Heroin overdoses could get more common as W-18 makes its way to Connecticut MAY

Heroin overdoses could get more common as W-18 makes its way to Connecticut MAY 9, 2016, BY JOHN CHARLTON • • • An additive called W-18 is popping up in parts of New England. It looks like heroin or fentanyl, it's a white powder, Fentanyl is is up to 50 times more potent than heroin. W-18 is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10, 000 times more potent than morphine. It is similar to drugs used to tranquilize large animals like bears and elephants. Two fatal W-18 overdoses recently happened in Massachusetts. Experts say it's just a matter of time until W-18 shows up here. Dr. Craig Allen of the Rushford Center said "Fentanyl was on the scene last year and led to a big increase in the overdose deaths, so it's very frightening. ” The drug is currently unregulated by the DEA, despite its dangerously high potency and recent appearances in heroin circulating the Northeast.

Seems to be increasing at early ages. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Seems to be increasing at early ages. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Could lead to illegal opioid use later. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Could lead to illegal opioid use later. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Could lead to illegal opioid use later. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Could lead to illegal opioid use later. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Kids & drug related issues: • How are they using it?

Kids & drug related issues: • How are they using it?

Reluctance to inject drugs. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Reluctance to inject drugs. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Kids & drug related issues: • Where are they getting it?

Kids & drug related issues: • Where are they getting it?

Almost 1/3 are exposed to drugs at school. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey

Almost 1/3 are exposed to drugs at school. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the wrong direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the wrong direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Kids & drug related issues: • What are they doing after taking drugs, other

Kids & drug related issues: • What are they doing after taking drugs, other than driving?

Over 13% have gone to school under the influence. Source: 2015 CT School Health

Over 13% have gone to school under the influence. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the right direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Risky behavior after risky behavior. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Risky behavior after risky behavior. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the wrong direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Going in the wrong direction. Source: 2015 CT School Health Survey Report

Kids & drug related issues: • What role does social media play?

Kids & drug related issues: • What role does social media play?

 • • Social media can and does: introduce unsuspecting children and youths to

• • Social media can and does: introduce unsuspecting children and youths to the drug culture; glamourize the use and effects of alcohol and drugs; enhance the influence of pop culture idols; give the appearance that “everyone is doing it; ” provide encouragement and instructions on the use of drugs; provide access to illegal substances; direct children and youths to social events where drugs will be available and/or used;

Kids & drug related issues: • Where are they hiding it?

Kids & drug related issues: • Where are they hiding it?

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Kids & drug related issues: • What do the drug laws say?

Kids & drug related issues: • What do the drug laws say?

Drug Related Offenses

Drug Related Offenses

Possession of <1/2 oz of marijuana and related paraphernalia The possession of <1/2 oz

Possession of <1/2 oz of marijuana and related paraphernalia The possession of <1/2 oz of marijuana (§ 21 a-279 a) and possession of drug paraphernalia for use with <1/2 oz of marijuana (§ 21 a-267(d)) are no longer crimes. They are minor offenses but they can have serious and far reaching consequences. Penalty for person 18 or older is only a fine. Penalty for juveniles 17 and under could be a commitment to DCF for up to 18 months with possible 18 month extension; Possession of <½ ounce of marijuana is not “legal, ” it just won’t get you incarcerated, if you are an adult.

Motor Vehicle Consequences Persons under 21 convicted of possession of <½ ounce of marijuana

Motor Vehicle Consequences Persons under 21 convicted of possession of <½ ounce of marijuana or drug paraphernalia for use with <½ ounce of marijuana also face DMV sanctions: ü license suspension for 60 days; or ü 150 day delay to obtain license Also, higher insurance rates are likely for a period of time.

New drug law (PA 15 -2): Possession of any quantity of any controlled substance,

New drug law (PA 15 -2): Possession of any quantity of any controlled substance, except <1/2 ounce of marijuana, is now a class A misdemeanor. No longer a felony. The possession of any quantity of any controlled substance, except <1/2 ounce of marijuana, within 1500’ of a school, by a person who is not a student at that school, or a licensed day care center is also now a class A misdemeanor.

New drug law (PA 16 -43): • Limits the amount of opioid drugs that

New drug law (PA 16 -43): • Limits the amount of opioid drugs that can be prescribed by a practitioner (7 day supply for minor or 1 st time for adult); • Requires consultation with minor and parent about risks and dangers; • Made changes to the electronic drug monitoring program (quicker reporting & record review); • Allows licensed health care professionals to administer an opioid antagonist without liability; • Requires local EMS responders be equipped with & trained to administer an opioid antagonist; • Prohibits insurance policies from requiring prior authorization for use of opioid antagonist drugs;

Kids & drug related issues: • What is Law Enforcement doing?

Kids & drug related issues: • What is Law Enforcement doing?

“Cloned” Credit Cards and Over a Pound of Cannabis Brownies Seized on Traffic Stop

“Cloned” Credit Cards and Over a Pound of Cannabis Brownies Seized on Traffic Stop May 9, 2016 At 12: 25 AM, a Trooper observed a Ford driving erratically, speeding and changing lanes without signaling as it traveled on I-84 in Tolland. The Trooper stopped the vehicle and found the operator to be in possession of counterfeit credit cards and a fraudulent driver’s license. Also discovered were 20 envelopes containing butane hash oil and 24 plastic foil bags containing 1. 7 pounds of medical cannabis brownies.

Man arrested in Stratford for having 28 lbs. of heroin in car MAY 17,

Man arrested in Stratford for having 28 lbs. of heroin in car MAY 17, 2016, BY SAMANTHA SCHOENFELD STRATFORD–State Police arrested Jose Adorno for a moving violation In Stratford. Police received a tip that there may be narcotics in the car, so an investigation ensued and a K 9 team was brought it. Eleven packages of heroin weighing about 28 pounds and having a street value of about $1 million were found within the car. Adorno, 50, of Chicago, Illinois, was charged with possession of over 1 kilogram of heroin and possession of over 1 kilogram of heroin with intent to sell. He was held on $1 million bond and will appear in court on Wednesday.

9 arrested in Fentanyl distribution ring NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) – May 19, 2016

9 arrested in Fentanyl distribution ring NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) – May 19, 2016 Nine people were arrested on federal charges in connection with a Fentanyl distribution ring. “We believe that this groundbreaking investigation has identified a major supplier of fentanyl in our state, ” US Attorney for the District of Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly said in a statement on Thursday. Authorities started their investigation in December 2015 after learning that one suspect was selling fentanyl powder, prescription pills and marijuana. Through their investigation, authorities learned that others were supplying him with fentanyl and various prescription pills and that the Darknet was used to buy large amounts of fentanyl from China.

 • Two suspects charged with: • Conspiracy to distribute; conspiracy to possess with

• Two suspects charged with: • Conspiracy to distribute; conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl (mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, maximum of life in prison) • A third also charged with: • Possession with intent to distribute and distribution of at least 400 grams of fentanyl • Six others charged with: • Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances (maximum sentence of 20 years)

Kids & drug related issues: • What new initiatives are out there?

Kids & drug related issues: • What new initiatives are out there?

U. S. Attorney announces new initiative to target drug dealers who cause overdose deaths

U. S. Attorney announces new initiative to target drug dealers who cause overdose deaths APRIL 13, 2016, BY LAURA ROBERTS HARTFORD • The U. S. Attorney, Deputy Chief State’s Attorney and Special Agent in Charge of the D. E. A. announced a new that initiative targets narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. • Police responding to overdose deaths will investigate them as crime scenes, including using time-sensitive investigative techniques and preserving all evidence at the scene of an overdose death. • The DEA will then investigate the events leading up to the death and where the drugs came from. They will also look to see if the distributor knew the drug could cause serious injury or death. • If it can be established that they did know, the potential charges against that person go far behind simple narcotics distribution up to and including manslaughter.

Task force, elementary education tools Waterbury plans to use in heroin fight MAY 18,

Task force, elementary education tools Waterbury plans to use in heroin fight MAY 18, 2016, BY ERIN LOGAN • The town has set up a task force and plans to start educating young students about the dangers of heroin and abusing prescription drugs. • Already this year, Waterbury Police say the department has responded to 102 heroin overdoses, 17 of them fatal. • In the past several weeks, police busted 46 alleged dealers, almost all in one day as part of Operation Stamp Out. • Besides police, the Mayor’s Opiod Task Force includes addicts in recovery sharing their stories, psychiatrists and other doctors. • Another goal of the task force is to have opioid awareness worked into the curriculum in the fall as young as kindergarten. • Mayor O’Leary said, “We have officers who are trained to do that and work with our educators, so it's really going to be effective. ” • Deputy Chief Fred Spagnolo said, “As long as it's an appropriate age level, we feel it's important and necessary to get the message out as early as possible. ” • Mayor O'Leary is extending an invite to the task force meetings to people all over the state.

The State of Connecticut is serious about protecting the lives of our young people,

The State of Connecticut is serious about protecting the lives of our young people, particularly when it comes to alcohol and drugs. The police and the courts can’t do it all. Ø Parents and kids need to educate themselves about the law and the signs of substance abuse; Ø Parents need to supervise their kids and set a good example; Ø Kids need to act responsibly and be a good friend;

Francis J. Carino Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Office of the Chief State’s Attorney 300

Francis J. Carino Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Office of the Chief State’s Attorney 300 Corporate Place Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Tel. : (860) 258 -5826 Fax: (860) 258 -5858 E-mail: fjcarino@gmail. com CT Juvenile Law website: www. francarino. com