Saline County Sheriff's Office
Wilber, Nebraska, USA
Wilber, Nebraska, USA
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Drug Information
Illegal narcotics are a problem all across the United States, also in Saline County. While marijuana is the most commonly abused narcotic, meth might be the most serious threat facing us in recent years. Drug use, especially in children or young adults, is very serious and should be responded to swiftly and decisively.
If you are experiencing an emergency and think that you or someone else might be poisoned, please call 911 immediately. You can also contact the Regional Poison Control Center by phone at 1-800-222-1222. In the Omaha area, call 955-5555.
You can help put a stop to drugs. If you have any information about illegal drugs being sold, manufactured, abused, please don't hesitate to call the Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers. Through Crime Stoppers, tips that lead to arrests can fetch a substantial monetary reward. Call Saline County Sheriff's Office at 402.821.2111. You can also contact the Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators by e-mail. Find photos of commonly abused prescription drugs and illegal drugs by Clicking Here. You can also use the Pill Identifier at Drugs.com to identify any prescription drugs you come across.
Warning: Buying Rx drugs from "Internet Pharmacies" can be a felony and result in serious fines, time in a Federal Prison or both. Drugs from sources abroad also might not meet the stringent quality and safety regulations of the FDA and might be dangerous for you. While many US pharmacies operate legitimate Internet sites selling drugs via mail-order, these are all regulated by the appropriate government agencies. Buy your Rx drugs from a local reputable pharmacy or a national chain to keep you and your family safe. See the DEA Information on "Internet Pharmacies" for more information.
Meth Labs
Meth labs are both toxic and very flammable. It is not uncommon for meth labs to explode endangering entire blocks and the people who live there. Some signs that a meth lab might be in your community are:
- Lots of traffic at all hours of the day and night.
- Spots of dead vegetation, sometimes reddish patches where chemicals has been dumped.
- Large number of empty medicine bottles or blister packs.
- Large number of used coffee-filters reddish in color.
These signs does not mean there is a meth lab in the area, only that there could be one. If you suspect there is a meth lab in your area, call law enforcement immidiately.
Meth is a devastating drug. It can destroy a person in very little time. To see the effects of Meth on some users please visit Faces of Meth
Further down on this page you will find photos of meth, tools used by meth-users etc. Meth is highly addictive and many users state that they became "hooked" after trying just once. Find more information about the dangers of meth at Montana Meth Project
Prescription Drug Abuse
This type of drug abuse has risen in popularity in recent years. Users think that since it is medicine they are using they are safer compared to when they use illegal narcotics. Nothing could be further from the truth. Many medications are lethal or carry very serious side effects if taken in higher than recommended doses.
Medications commonly abused are pain killers containing opiates (OxyContin, Hydrocodone, Vicodin etc), sleeping aids (Ambien etc), anti-depressants, and sedatives. Many more kinds of medicine are used though. If you suspect abuse of prescription drugs contact law enforcement at once - this is very serious and can lead to death or crippling side-effects. Further down on this page you'll find photos that will help you identify many of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.
Cocaine, Heroin
Cocaine and heroin are both very serious and highly addictive drugs. Crack is made from powder cocaine. Crack is usually smoked, cocaine is usually snorted or eaten, heroin is usually injected intraveneously.
Alcohol
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the world. There is an estimated 13 million alcoholics in the United States.
- Alcohol related crashes kills someone in the U.S. every 22 minutes. At any minute, one of 50 drivers on the road is drunk and every weekend night, one out of 10 is drunk.
- The damage caused by alcohol impaired drivers is the same as if a Boeing 747 with over 500 passengers crashed every eight days killing everyone.
- Drunk drivers are responsible for 1/2 of highway fatal injuries.
- Child abuse - mothers convicted are 3 times more likely to be alcoholics - fathers 10 times more likely.
- Heavy drinking is involved in 60% of violent crimes, 30% of suicides, and 80% of fire and drowning accidents.
- The suicide rate of alcoholics is 30 times that of the general population.
Inhalants, Glue Etc.
According to US Government studies, 1 in 5 children will abuse inhalants by the time they start 8th grade. Some of the commonly abused inhalants are:
Solvents include:
Certain industrial or household products, such as paint thinner, nail polish remover, degreaser, dry-cleaning fluid, gasoline, and glue
Some art or office supplies, such as correction fluid, felt-tip marker fluid, and electronic contact cleaner
Gases include:
Some household or commercial products, such as butane lighters, propane tanks, whipped cream dispensers, and refrigerant gases
Certain household aerosol propellants, such as those found in spray paint, hair spray, deodorant spray, and fabric protector spray.
Medical anesthetic gases, such as ether, chloroform, halothane, and nitrous oxide
Nitrites include:
Cyclohexyl nitrite (found in substances marketed as room deodorizers)
Amyl nitrite (used for medical purposes)
Butyl nitrite (previously used in perfumes and antifreeze, but now an illegal substance)
Drug Effects,Signs of Drug Use
Different drugs do different things to different people. While the following is general information about some of the signs of specific drug use, these signs does not establish that an individual is using drugs. Indicators,by themselves on in combinations, indicate that there might be drug use. These are some signs of potential drug use:
Alcohol - Even very small amounts of alcohol can be very dangerous to small children and juveniles. Signs of alcohol intoxication include Dizziness, Slurred Speach, Hangovers, Impaired Learning, Impaired Motor Skills, Nausea, Vomiting, Respiratory Depression, and Death (in high doses).
Amphetamines - Anxiety, Increased Blood Pressure, Paranoia/Psychosis, Depression, Aggression, Dilated Pupils, Blurred Vision, Sleeplessness, Loss of Apetite - malnutrition, Increased Body Temperature.
Methamphetamine - The same as for Amphetamines, and Hyperthermia, Nervousness, Compulsive Behavior, Convulsions, Hallucinations, Formication (the sensation of insects creeping on or under the skin), Arrythmia, and Stroke.
Ecstacy - Phychiatric disturbances including panic, anxiety, depression and paranoia, Muscle Tension, Sweating, Blurred Vision, Tremors, Hallucinations, Reduced Appetite, Sleep Problems,and Chills.
Ritalin - Loss of Appetite, Fevers, Convulsions, Severe Headaches, Irregukar Heartbeat, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Delusions, Excessive repetition of movements and meaningless tasks, and Tremors with Muscle Twitching.
Herbal Ecstasy/Ephedrine - Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure, Seizures, Heart Attacks, Stroke, and Death.
Designer Drugs (Fentanyl based) - Instant Respiratory Paralysis, Potency creates strong possibility for fatal overdose, many of the same effects as Heroin.
GHB - Liver Failure, Vomiting, Tremors, Seizures, Coma, and Fatal Respiratory Problems.
Cocaine - Pupil Dilation, Elevated Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Paranoia, Seizures, Constricted Peripheral blood vessels, Loss of Appetite, Tactile Hallucinations, Insomnia, and Increased Body Temperature.
Crack - same as for Cocaine.
Heroin - Slowed and Slurred Speach, Slow Gait, Constricted Puils, Droopy Eyelids, Impaired Night Vision, Reduced Appetite, Constipation, "Nodding Off", Dry Itching skin and skin infections, and Decreased Sexual Pleasure, Indifference to sex.
Rohypnol - Blackouts with a complete loss of memory, A sense of Fearlessness and Agression, Dizziness and Disorientation, Nausea, and Difficulty with Motor Movements and Speaking.
PCP - Hallucinations, Out-of-body experience, Impaired Motor Coordination, Inability to feel physical pain, Depression, Anxiety, Disorientation, Fear, Panic,Paranoia, Aggressive Behavior and Violence, and Death.
LSD - Elevated Body Temperature and Blood Pressure, Supressed Appetite, Sleeplessness, Tremors, and Chronic Recurring Hallucinations.
Mushrooms (Psilocybin) - Increased Blood Pressure, Sweating,Nausea, and Hallucinations.
Inhalants - Headache,Muscle Weakness, Abdominal Pain, Severe Mood Swings and Violent Behavior, Numbness and Tingling of Hands and Feet, Decreased of Loss of Smell, Nosebleeds, Fatigue, Lack of Coordination, Loss of Appetite, Hepatitis or Peripheral Neuropathy (from long-time use).
Marijuana - Bloodshot Eyes, Dry Mouth and Throat, Impaired or Reduced Comprehension, Altered Sense of Time, Paranoia, Intense Anxiety or Panic Attacks, Altered Cognition, Impairments in learning, memory, perception, judgement, difficulty speaking, listening, thinking and retaining knowledge.
Steroids - Liver Cancer, Sterility, Masculine traits in women and Feminine traits in men, Aggression, Depression, severe Acne (especially on the back), and Mood Swings.
Find more information about signs of drug abuse at Drug Information Site
Drug Street Names
Here are some of the most common street names of various drugs, to help you identify drug related conversations, letters, on-line chat, instant messaging etc.
Marijuana - Pot, Reefer, Grass, Weed, Dope, Ganja, Mary Jane, or Sinsemilla, Urb
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) - Acid, Microdot, White lightning, Blue heaven, and Sugar Cube
Barbiturates - Downers, Barbs, Blue Devils, Red Devils, Yellow Jackets,
Yellows, Nembutal, Tuinals, Seconal, and Amytal
Cocaine - Coke, Snow, Nose Candy, Flake, Blow, Big C, Lady, White, and Snowbirds, Powder,
Crack Cocaine - Crack, rock, freebase, Cookie,
Amphetamines - Speed, Uppers, Ups, Black beauties, Pep pills, Co-pilots, Bumblebees, Hearts, Benzedrine, Dexedrine, Footballs, and Biphetamine
Methamphetamines - Crank, Crystal meth, Crystal methadrine, Ice, Fire, White Cross, Glass, Crystal, and Speed
Additional Stimulants - Ritalin, Cylert, Preludin, Didrex, Pre-State, Voranil, Sandrex, and Plegine
Heroin - Smack, Horse, Mud, Brown sugar, Junk, Black tar, Dope, and Big H
Opium - Paregoric, Dover's Powder, Parepectolin
Analog of Fentanyl (Narcotic) - Synthetic heroin, China white
For more information, see the White House Office of Drug Policy
Also see the web site of the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
Illegal narcotics are a problem all across the United States, also in Saline County. While marijuana is the most commonly abused narcotic, meth might be the most serious threat facing us in recent years. Drug use, especially in children or young adults, is very serious and should be responded to swiftly and decisively.
If you are experiencing an emergency and think that you or someone else might be poisoned, please call 911 immediately. You can also contact the Regional Poison Control Center by phone at 1-800-222-1222. In the Omaha area, call 955-5555.
You can help put a stop to drugs. If you have any information about illegal drugs being sold, manufactured, abused, please don't hesitate to call the Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers. Through Crime Stoppers, tips that lead to arrests can fetch a substantial monetary reward. Call Saline County Sheriff's Office at 402.821.2111. You can also contact the Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators by e-mail. Find photos of commonly abused prescription drugs and illegal drugs by Clicking Here. You can also use the Pill Identifier at Drugs.com to identify any prescription drugs you come across.
Warning: Buying Rx drugs from "Internet Pharmacies" can be a felony and result in serious fines, time in a Federal Prison or both. Drugs from sources abroad also might not meet the stringent quality and safety regulations of the FDA and might be dangerous for you. While many US pharmacies operate legitimate Internet sites selling drugs via mail-order, these are all regulated by the appropriate government agencies. Buy your Rx drugs from a local reputable pharmacy or a national chain to keep you and your family safe. See the DEA Information on "Internet Pharmacies" for more information.
Meth Labs
Meth labs are both toxic and very flammable. It is not uncommon for meth labs to explode endangering entire blocks and the people who live there. Some signs that a meth lab might be in your community are:
- Lots of traffic at all hours of the day and night.
- Spots of dead vegetation, sometimes reddish patches where chemicals has been dumped.
- Large number of empty medicine bottles or blister packs.
- Large number of used coffee-filters reddish in color.
These signs does not mean there is a meth lab in the area, only that there could be one. If you suspect there is a meth lab in your area, call law enforcement immidiately.
Meth is a devastating drug. It can destroy a person in very little time. To see the effects of Meth on some users please visit Faces of Meth
Further down on this page you will find photos of meth, tools used by meth-users etc. Meth is highly addictive and many users state that they became "hooked" after trying just once. Find more information about the dangers of meth at Montana Meth Project
Prescription Drug Abuse
This type of drug abuse has risen in popularity in recent years. Users think that since it is medicine they are using they are safer compared to when they use illegal narcotics. Nothing could be further from the truth. Many medications are lethal or carry very serious side effects if taken in higher than recommended doses.
Medications commonly abused are pain killers containing opiates (OxyContin, Hydrocodone, Vicodin etc), sleeping aids (Ambien etc), anti-depressants, and sedatives. Many more kinds of medicine are used though. If you suspect abuse of prescription drugs contact law enforcement at once - this is very serious and can lead to death or crippling side-effects. Further down on this page you'll find photos that will help you identify many of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.
Cocaine, Heroin
Cocaine and heroin are both very serious and highly addictive drugs. Crack is made from powder cocaine. Crack is usually smoked, cocaine is usually snorted or eaten, heroin is usually injected intraveneously.
Alcohol
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the world. There is an estimated 13 million alcoholics in the United States.
- Alcohol related crashes kills someone in the U.S. every 22 minutes. At any minute, one of 50 drivers on the road is drunk and every weekend night, one out of 10 is drunk.
- The damage caused by alcohol impaired drivers is the same as if a Boeing 747 with over 500 passengers crashed every eight days killing everyone.
- Drunk drivers are responsible for 1/2 of highway fatal injuries.
- Child abuse - mothers convicted are 3 times more likely to be alcoholics - fathers 10 times more likely.
- Heavy drinking is involved in 60% of violent crimes, 30% of suicides, and 80% of fire and drowning accidents.
- The suicide rate of alcoholics is 30 times that of the general population.
| Drug Name | Paraphernalia | Ways drug is abused |
| Marijuana | small colorful pipes, water pipes, rolling paper for handrolled cigarettes, | smoked, eaten in baked goods or food, drank as tea |
| Heroin | syringes, spoon with soot on the underside, straw used for snorting, needles for injecting | snorted, eaten, injected, smoked |
| Meth | glass pipes, lighbulbs with a straw inserted, tinfoil with burn marks on one side, teaspoons with small pices of cotton stuck, needles for injecting | smoked, injected, snorted, eaten |
| Cocaine | straws used for snorting, mirror used for cutting the drug up, razor blade or sharp knife with a powdery residue, syringes, needles for injecting | snorted, or dissolved in water and injected |
| Crack cocaine | pipes, tin foil with burn marks on one side, glass tubes with metal mesh or steel wool | smoked |
| Inhalants - paint | paint stained plastic bags, paper bags, clothing, empty spray paint cans | snorted/inhaled |
| Inhalants - other | various spray cans and aerosol driven products | snorted/inhaled |
| PCP | cigarettes, cigars, lots of small bottles, cigarettes with a yellowish tint | cigarettes laced with PCP are smoked, pills are consumed orally |
| LSD | small colorful pills, colorful sheets of paper (the size of postage stamps roughly), paper soaked with LSD | orally |
Inhalants, Glue Etc.
According to US Government studies, 1 in 5 children will abuse inhalants by the time they start 8th grade. Some of the commonly abused inhalants are:
Solvents include:
Certain industrial or household products, such as paint thinner, nail polish remover, degreaser, dry-cleaning fluid, gasoline, and glue
Some art or office supplies, such as correction fluid, felt-tip marker fluid, and electronic contact cleaner
Gases include:
Some household or commercial products, such as butane lighters, propane tanks, whipped cream dispensers, and refrigerant gases
Certain household aerosol propellants, such as those found in spray paint, hair spray, deodorant spray, and fabric protector spray.
Medical anesthetic gases, such as ether, chloroform, halothane, and nitrous oxide
Nitrites include:
Cyclohexyl nitrite (found in substances marketed as room deodorizers)
Amyl nitrite (used for medical purposes)
Butyl nitrite (previously used in perfumes and antifreeze, but now an illegal substance)
Drug Effects,Signs of Drug Use
Different drugs do different things to different people. While the following is general information about some of the signs of specific drug use, these signs does not establish that an individual is using drugs. Indicators,by themselves on in combinations, indicate that there might be drug use. These are some signs of potential drug use:
Alcohol - Even very small amounts of alcohol can be very dangerous to small children and juveniles. Signs of alcohol intoxication include Dizziness, Slurred Speach, Hangovers, Impaired Learning, Impaired Motor Skills, Nausea, Vomiting, Respiratory Depression, and Death (in high doses).
Amphetamines - Anxiety, Increased Blood Pressure, Paranoia/Psychosis, Depression, Aggression, Dilated Pupils, Blurred Vision, Sleeplessness, Loss of Apetite - malnutrition, Increased Body Temperature.
Methamphetamine - The same as for Amphetamines, and Hyperthermia, Nervousness, Compulsive Behavior, Convulsions, Hallucinations, Formication (the sensation of insects creeping on or under the skin), Arrythmia, and Stroke.
Ecstacy - Phychiatric disturbances including panic, anxiety, depression and paranoia, Muscle Tension, Sweating, Blurred Vision, Tremors, Hallucinations, Reduced Appetite, Sleep Problems,and Chills.
Ritalin - Loss of Appetite, Fevers, Convulsions, Severe Headaches, Irregukar Heartbeat, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Delusions, Excessive repetition of movements and meaningless tasks, and Tremors with Muscle Twitching.
Herbal Ecstasy/Ephedrine - Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure, Seizures, Heart Attacks, Stroke, and Death.
Designer Drugs (Fentanyl based) - Instant Respiratory Paralysis, Potency creates strong possibility for fatal overdose, many of the same effects as Heroin.
GHB - Liver Failure, Vomiting, Tremors, Seizures, Coma, and Fatal Respiratory Problems.
Cocaine - Pupil Dilation, Elevated Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Paranoia, Seizures, Constricted Peripheral blood vessels, Loss of Appetite, Tactile Hallucinations, Insomnia, and Increased Body Temperature.
Crack - same as for Cocaine.
Heroin - Slowed and Slurred Speach, Slow Gait, Constricted Puils, Droopy Eyelids, Impaired Night Vision, Reduced Appetite, Constipation, "Nodding Off", Dry Itching skin and skin infections, and Decreased Sexual Pleasure, Indifference to sex.
Rohypnol - Blackouts with a complete loss of memory, A sense of Fearlessness and Agression, Dizziness and Disorientation, Nausea, and Difficulty with Motor Movements and Speaking.
PCP - Hallucinations, Out-of-body experience, Impaired Motor Coordination, Inability to feel physical pain, Depression, Anxiety, Disorientation, Fear, Panic,Paranoia, Aggressive Behavior and Violence, and Death.
LSD - Elevated Body Temperature and Blood Pressure, Supressed Appetite, Sleeplessness, Tremors, and Chronic Recurring Hallucinations.
Mushrooms (Psilocybin) - Increased Blood Pressure, Sweating,Nausea, and Hallucinations.
Inhalants - Headache,Muscle Weakness, Abdominal Pain, Severe Mood Swings and Violent Behavior, Numbness and Tingling of Hands and Feet, Decreased of Loss of Smell, Nosebleeds, Fatigue, Lack of Coordination, Loss of Appetite, Hepatitis or Peripheral Neuropathy (from long-time use).
Marijuana - Bloodshot Eyes, Dry Mouth and Throat, Impaired or Reduced Comprehension, Altered Sense of Time, Paranoia, Intense Anxiety or Panic Attacks, Altered Cognition, Impairments in learning, memory, perception, judgement, difficulty speaking, listening, thinking and retaining knowledge.
Steroids - Liver Cancer, Sterility, Masculine traits in women and Feminine traits in men, Aggression, Depression, severe Acne (especially on the back), and Mood Swings.
Find more information about signs of drug abuse at Drug Information Site
Drug Street Names
Here are some of the most common street names of various drugs, to help you identify drug related conversations, letters, on-line chat, instant messaging etc.
Marijuana - Pot, Reefer, Grass, Weed, Dope, Ganja, Mary Jane, or Sinsemilla, Urb
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) - Acid, Microdot, White lightning, Blue heaven, and Sugar Cube
Barbiturates - Downers, Barbs, Blue Devils, Red Devils, Yellow Jackets,
Yellows, Nembutal, Tuinals, Seconal, and Amytal
Cocaine - Coke, Snow, Nose Candy, Flake, Blow, Big C, Lady, White, and Snowbirds, Powder,
Crack Cocaine - Crack, rock, freebase, Cookie,
Amphetamines - Speed, Uppers, Ups, Black beauties, Pep pills, Co-pilots, Bumblebees, Hearts, Benzedrine, Dexedrine, Footballs, and Biphetamine
Methamphetamines - Crank, Crystal meth, Crystal methadrine, Ice, Fire, White Cross, Glass, Crystal, and Speed
Additional Stimulants - Ritalin, Cylert, Preludin, Didrex, Pre-State, Voranil, Sandrex, and Plegine
Heroin - Smack, Horse, Mud, Brown sugar, Junk, Black tar, Dope, and Big H
Opium - Paregoric, Dover's Powder, Parepectolin
Analog of Fentanyl (Narcotic) - Synthetic heroin, China white
For more information, see the White House Office of Drug Policy
Also see the web site of the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
The Saline County Sheriff's Office will provide information about meth and meth labs. Call 402.821.2111 for more information.