Drug Information - Long County GA Sheriff's Office

Drug Information

Drug Enforcement is a critical part of the many services that Long County Sheriff's Office provides for the citizens of Long County. Drug use whether it is illegal drugs or prescription medication, the abuse of either is harmful not only to the individual, but to thier families, and the community. Many drug abusers feel that they need the drugs either due to depression, peer pressure, or dependancy through regular use. The mission of Long County Sheriff's Office is not just to arrest these individuals, but to help them beat their addictions and help themselves regain thier lives.

Lieutenant Danny Dinkins is currently assigned to drug investigations. Dinkins was employed with Long County Sheriff's Office till 2005. Dinkins continued his Law Enforcement career and worked with Georgia State Patrol and Liberty County Sheriff's Office. Dinkins returned to Long County Sheriff's Office in 2010 to continue serving Long County and its citizens. Should you have to contact Dinkins please email him at dannydinkins@longcountyso.org

Knowing about drugs, how to identify them, and what to do if you see the use or possession of illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs can be a bit over whelming. On this page you will find important information on drugs and what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and friends from developing addiction and dependancy to illegal and legal drugs.

Added 01/16/2012

Marijuana

Marijuana one of the most well known illegal drugs known, it is grown from the Cannabis Plant. This plant has been used for many purposes since the neolithic period. The U.S. used marijuana in a truth serum which had good results. In the 1970's marijuna was labeled a gateway drug, that leads most users to seek other, more dangerous drugs, to get high on. It is said that the nicotine in cigarettes and other tabacco products, is as if not more addicting than marijuana. The chemical psychoactive compond in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, and is one of four hundred compounds present in marijuana

Added 01/28/2012

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant that is an extract of the leaves from the coca plant. It is illegal in most part of the world, its use not only stimulates the central nervous system, but suppresses appitite and is a anesthetic. Depending on the amount used he effects of cocaine lasts from 15-30 minutes to 1 hour.