Drug Recognition

Question 0

Identify the primary narcotic substances with the depressant classification of abused drugs

Answer 0

Morphine - principle alkaloid of opium
Codeine
Heroin - does not naturally occur in opium. Most abused narcotic
Dilaudid
Oxycodone
Demerol and methadone

Question 1

Identify the three pharmacological classifications of drug abuse

Answer 1

Depressants - slow down activity of CNS. May relieve pain, induce sleep, relieve anxiety, produce dependency

Stimulants - stimulate the CNS.

Hallucinogens - Acute anxiety, restlessness, and sleeplessness common effects. Marijuana, peyote, PCP, LSD

Question 2

Identify the primary non-narcotic substances with the depressant classification of abused drugs

Answer 2

Barbiturates - abuse is similar to alcohol abuse. Abuser appears drunk without the odor of alcohol on their breath.
Minor tranquilizers
Alcohol

Question 3

Identify two categories within the stimulant family of drugs of abuse: cocaine and amphetamine type compounds

Answer 3

Cocaine HCL - water soluble. I jetted or snorted, cannot be smoked
Freebase - use of flammable solvents such as ether
Crack - use kitchen chemicals, simple and safe. Resulting chunks can be smoked
Amphetamine - has calming effect on children suffering from ADD. Increased energy levels, level of super irritating, decreased depression and diet aid

Question 4

Identify five drugs within the hallucinogenic family of drug abuse.

Answer 4

Marijuana - distorted perception and loss of contact with reality
Peyote - primary ingredient in peyote is mescaline. Produces illusions/hallucinations lasting from 5-12 hours
Psilocybin mushrooms - affect mood and perception in a manner similar to mescaline and LSD
LSD -
PCP