Drug Recognition Flashcards
What are the 2 different kinds of Depressants?
- Narcotics
2. Non-Narcotics
What are the 3 pharmaceutical classifications?
- Hallucinogens
- Depressants
- Stimulants
Name examples of Narcotics.
Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, Dilaudid, Oxycodone, Methadone, Demerol
Name some examples of Non-Narcotics.
Barbiturates, Tranquilizers (Pain, anxiety, sleep med), Alcohol
Where are the sources of opium located?
- Golden Triangle (Burma, Laos, Thailand)
- Golden Crescent (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran)
- Mexico/Columbia
What are the different forms of Heroin?
- White
- Brown
- Black Tar
What are the 2 subcategories of Stimulants and the compounds of each?
- Cocaine (HCL & Base)
2. Amphetamine Compounds (Amphetamine & Methamphetamine)
What are the characteristics of Crack?
- Taken place of freebase
- Non-water soluble
What are some medical uses for amphetamines?
-Narcolepsy, ADHD, fatigue, insomnia, appetite control
What are the benefits of Meth?
- Like cocaine, powerful stimulate
- *Last much longer than cocaine and cost less can use it
What is the primary narcotic?
Morphine
What are the 5 drugs in the Hallucinogenic family?
- Cannabis
- Peyote
- Mushrooms
- LSD
- PCP
Which drugs are commonly referred to as “club drugs”?
LSD and Ecstasy/MDMA
What are drugs common for sexual assaults?
- *Ketamine (Special K)
- *Rohypnol
- GHB (GBL - found in paint thiner)
- Ambien