Drug Matrix Flashcards
Drug Categories
CNS Depressants, CNS Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Dissociative Anesthetic, Narcotic Analgesic, Inhalants, Cannabis
Major Indicators
HGN, VGN, LOC, Pupil Size, Reaction to Light, Pulse Rate, Blood Pressure, Body Temperature, Muscle Tone
Depressants - HGN
Present
Depressants - VGN
Present (High Dose)
Depressants - LOC
Present
Depressants - Pupil Size (1)
Normal (Soma, Quaaludes, and some Anti-Depressants dilate pupils)
Depressants - Reaction to Light
Slow
Depressants - Pulse Rate (2)
Down (Quaaludes, Etoh, and possibly some anti-depressants may elevate)
Depressants - Blood Pressure
Down
Depressants - Body Temperature
Normal
Depressants - Muscle Tone
Flaccid
Depressants - General Indicators
4D STUU (Disoriented, Droopy Eyes, Drunk-like Behavior, Drowsiness, Slow/Sluggish Reactions, Thick/Slurred Speech, Uncoordinated, Unsteady Walk)
Depressants - Duration of Effects
Ultra Short (A few minutes), Short (Up to 5 hours), Intermediate (6-8 hours), Long (8-14 hours)
Depressants - Usual Methods of Administration
Injected (occasionally), Insufflation, Oral
Depressants - Overdose Signs
Clammy Skin, Coma, Dilated Pupils, Rapid/Weak Pulse, Shallow breathing
Stimulants - HGN
None
Stimulants - VGN
None
Stimulants - LOC
None
Stimulants - Pupil Size
Dilated
Stimulants - Reaction to Light
Slow
Stimulants - Pulse Rate
Up
Stimulants - Blood Pressure
Up
Stimulants - Body Temperature
Up
Stimulants - Muscle Tone
Rigid
Stimulants - General Indicators
TIE HERE BRIGADIER (Talkative, Increased Alertness, Euphoria, Hallucinations, Exaggerated Reflexes, Redness to Nasal Area, Excited, Body Tremors, Restlessness, Insomnia, Grinding Teeth, Anxiety, Dry Mouth, Irritability, Eyelid Tremors, Runny Nose)
Stimulants - Duration of Effects
Cocaine (5-90 minutes), Amphetamine (4-8 hours), Meth (12 plus hours)
Stimulants - Usual Methods of Administration
Insufflation, Injected, Oral, Smoked
Stimulants - Overdose Signs
Agitation, Hallucinations, Increased body temperature
Hallucinogens - HGN
None
Hallucinogens - VGN
None
Hallucinogens - LOC
None
Hallucinogens - Pupil Size
Dilated
Hallucinogens - Reaction to Light (3)
Normal (Certain Psychedelic Amphetamines cause slowing)
Hallucinogens - Pulse Rate
Up
Hallucinogens - Blood Pressure
Up
Hallucinogens - Body Temperature
Up
Hallucinogens - Muscle Tone
Rigid
Hallucinogens - General Indicators
3D (Dazed Appearance, Difficulty with Speech, Disoriented), 3P (Paranoia, Perspiring, Poor perception of time and distance), FMN (Flashbacks, Memory Loss, Nausea), BUSH (Body Tremors, Uncoordinated, Synesthesia, Hallucinations)
Hallucinogens - Duration of Effects
LSD (10-12 hours), Psilocybin (2-3 hours)
Hallucinogens - Usual Methods of Administration
Injected, Insufflation, Oral, Smoked, Transdermal
Hallucinogens - Overdose Signs
Long, intense “trip”
Dissociative Anesthetic - HGN
Present
Dissociative Anesthetic - VGN
Present
Dissociative Anesthetic - LOC
Present
Dissociative Anesthetic - Pupil Size
Normal
Dissociative Anesthetic - Reaction to Light
Normal
Dissociative Anesthetic - Pulse Rate
Up
Dissociative Anesthetic - Blood Pressure
Up
Dissociative Anesthetic - Body Temperature
Up
Dissociative Anesthetic - Muscle Tone
Rigid
Dissociative Anesthetic - General Indicators
Some Poor (Sensory distortions, Perspiring) MIDSHIPMEN (“Moon Walking”, Incomplete verbal responses, Difficulty with speech, Slow/slurred speech, Hallucinations, Increased Pain Threshold, Possibly violent, Muscle rigidity, Early HGN Onset, Non-communicative) Clean Captain Crappers Dirty Bathroom Walls (Confused, Chemical Odor, Cyclic Behavior, Disoriented, Blank Stare, Warm to Touch)
Dissociative Anesthetic - Duration of Effects
PCP Onset (1-5 minutes), Peak effects (15-30 minutes), Exhibit effects up to 4-6 hours, DXM (Onset 15-30 minutes. Effects 3-6 hours)
Dissociative Anesthetic - Usual Methods of Administration
Eye Drops, Injected, Insufflation, Oral, Smoked
Dissociative Anesthetic - Overdose Signs
Long intense “trip”
Narcotic Analgesic - HGN
None
Narcotic Analgesic - VGN
None
Narcotic Analgesic - LOC
None
Narcotic Analgesic - Pupil Size
Constricted
Narcotic Analgesic - Reaction to Light
Little or none visible
Narcotic Analgesic - Pulse Rate
Down
Narcotic Analgesic - Blood Pressure
Down
Narcotic Analgesic - Body Temperature
Down
Narcotic Analgesic - Muscle Tone
Flaccid
Narcotic Analgesic - General Indicators
COPS (Constricted Pupils, “On the Nod”, Puncture Marks, Slow/low/raspy voice) Stop Drunk Driving Drinking Damn Near Every Incident (Slow breathing, Depressed Reflexes, Droopy Eyelids, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Nausea, Euphoria, Itching
Narcotic Analgesic - Duration of Effects
Heroin: 4-6 hours, Methadone: Up to 24 hours, Other: Vary
Narcotic Analgesic - Usual Methods of Administration
Injected, Insufflation, Oral, Smoked
Narcotic Analgesic - Overdose Signs
Cold clammy skin, Coma, Convulsions, Slow/shallow breathing
Inhalants - HGN
Present
Inhalants - VGN
Present
Inhalants - LOC
Present
Inhalants - Pupil Size (4)
Normal (may be dilated)
Inhalants - Reaction to Light
Slow
Inhalants - Pulse Rate
Up
Inhalants - Blood Pressure (5)
Up/Down (Down with Anesthetic Gases, but Up with Volatile Solvents and Aerosols)
Inhalants - Body Temperature
Up/Down/Normal
Inhalants - Muscle Tone
Normal/Flaccid
Inhalants - General Indicators
Fun With (Flushed face, Watery Eyes) BLIND CROPS (Bloodshot eyes, Lack of Muscle Control, Intense Headaches, Non-communicative, Disoriented, Confusion, Residue of Substance, Odor of Substance, Possible Nausea, Slow/thick/slurred speech)
Inhalants - Usual Methods of Administration
Insufflation
Inhalants - Overdose Signs
Cardiac arrhythmia, Possible psychosis, Respiration ceases, Severe nausea/vomiting, Risk of death
Cannabis - HGN
None
Cannabis - VGN
None
Cannabis - LOC
Present
Cannabis - Pupil Size (6)
Dilated (Pupil size possibly normal)
Cannabis - Reaction to Light
Normal
Cannabis - Pulse Rate
Up
Cannabis - Blood Pressure
Up
Cannabis - Body Temperature
Normal
Cannabis - Muscle Tone
Normal
Cannabis - General Indicators
DO (Disoriented, Odor of Marijuana), BAALD (Body Tremors, Altered Perception of Time/Distance, Alteration in thought formation, Lack of Concentration, Drowsiness), BIRD (Bloodshot eyes, Increased Appetite, Released inhibitions, Debris in Mouth), PIE (Possible Paranoia, Impaired Memory, Eyelid Tremors)
Cannabis - Duration of Effects
2-3 hours - exhibit and feel effects (impairment may last up to 24 hours without awareness of the effects)
Cannabis - Usual Methods of Administration
Oral, Smoked, Transdermal
Cannabis - Overdose Signs
Excessive vomiting, Fatigue, Paranoia, Possible Psychosis