In jails and prisons, what do they spray on you? You may be shocked by the answer, but what can you expect from this process? Pepper spray is the most common type, while the other two are referred to as tear gas and Delouser. Pepper spray can be a powerful deterrent, but what can you expect after you’ve been sprayed? Here are some things you should know.

Clearout is a tear gas

The tear gas that police spray on you in jail is known as CS or “clearout.” The CS gas is the most common tear gas and the OC is the most toxic. CS and OC gas are also known as Mace and pepper spray. Both of these gases cause neurogenic inflammation. During the incident, two incarcerated men were tear gassed for speaking out on behalf of two other sprayed men.

While the term “tear gas” is used to describe two different compounds, both have harmful side effects. The first, particulate CS, is a fine powder that hits pain receptors directly. The other, oleoresin capsicum, also known as “pepper spray,” is a chemical substance that produces excruciating pain upon contact, particularly around the eyes. These chemicals are classified as “less lethal” weapons, but the abuse of them is rampant.

Pepper spray

In July, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office deployed pepper spray throughout a tier of the New Orleans jail, a section reserved for COVID-19 detainees. Detainee Andrew Dixon was pepper-sprayed while in the COVID-19 tier, but another prison inmate witnessed the incident. The pepper spray quickly dispersed throughout the housing pod. As a result, detainees coughed in their cells and requests for fresh air were ignored.

Despite these problems, pepper spray has been used by corrections officers on a large scale in the last year. A recent study of the use of chemical spray in jails and prisons found that 2,439 redischarges were recorded between 2013 and 2014. In fiscal year 2015, the city Department of Corrections also issued a new use of force policy, which requires correctional officers to use chemical spray first before using body holds or baton blows.

Delouser

You’ve probably heard of the delousing shampoo your jail staff uses on you, but what exactly is it? The jail gives incoming inmates a cup of the substance upon arrival. They’re told to apply it to their scalps and rinse it out when they shower, but no one checks to see if it is being used properly. Moreover, the jail policy allows you to refuse to use the delousing shampoo.

The powder is used for killing lice and nits, which cause skin pruritus. Besides killing lice and nits, delousing also protects human and livestock health. The substance also kills fleas and parasites. It has a white powder. Whether it is a white powder or a scented mixture, delousing is a common part of the jail experience.

Suboxone

While naltrexone, also known as Suboxone, is a popular prescription medication used to treat opioid addiction, many people are unaware that it is also used as a painkiller in jail. A recent study found that naltrexone could help inmates stay clean for two years after being prescribed. In addition, many jails are installing mail kiosks and will soon convert to scanned mail.

It’s also illegal to smuggle in Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction. But smugglers have managed to sneak it into jail cells through ingenious methods. They crush the pills into a paste and spread them on children’s artwork and under stamps, all in an attempt to trick the corrections officers into thinking they are sending them something for free. Suboxone is also highly addictive and may be used as a recreational drug, because the drug does not provide the same rush as fentanyl, and therefore is widely available in prisons.

While Suboxone is the preferred medication for treating opioid addiction, it is not without side effects. Long-term use of the medication can cause dependence and physical and psychological dependence. People can develop an addiction to Suboxone without realizing it. In addition, Suboxone can be misused and can lead to overdose and death. It can also be dangerous when mixed with alcohol or other substances such as benzodiazepines.