Drug Recognition Flashcards
What are depressants?
They are narcotics and non-narcotics, slows down the activity of the central nervous system
What are the three pharmacological classifications of drugs of abuse?
DHS
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
What are depressants used for?
Relieve Pain (Analgesic) Induces Sleep (Hypnotic) Relieves Anxiety (Sedative) Reduce Physical Activity Develop Intolerance Produce Dependency
What is a stimulant?
Temporary sense of exhilaration, superabundant energy, hyperactivity and extended wakefulness
May also include irritability, anxiety and apprehension
Use is followed by a period of depression know as crashing that is invariably described as unpleasant
What is an hallucinogen?
Distort perception of objective reality and a sensory cross over, detached from reality and flashbacks
What is the physical dependence of an hullusinogen?
The body requires presence of the drug to prevent physical withdrawal symptoms (Heroin)
What are the psychological dependence of an hulluciogen?
Brought about by drug’s reinforcement potential, may develop rapidly, more difficult to overcome (Crack users)
What are narcotics?
Useful in the practice of medicine for the relief of intense pain
What is the source of all natural narcotics?
Opium poppy plant
What is the primary narcotic?
Morphine
What is heroin?
Is a white power with a bitter taste, illicit heroin may vary in color from white to black..due to variations in the manufacturing process as well as in the substances used to cut it; may have a rush or a flash or the nods
What are types of non-narcotics?
Barbiturates, minor tranquilizers, and alcohol
What are the effects of barbiturates?
users appears to be drunk without the odor of alcohol on their breath
What are minor tranquilizers used for?
muscle relaxing action - can treat muscle spasms and neuromuscular disorders
What is the most abused drug?
Alcohol
What is cocaine?
It is a schedule II drug and has a legitimate medical use
What is cocaine HCL?
it is suitable for injection or snorting, but cannot smoke (convert to cocaine base to smoke), it also can increase profits by adding substances such as milk, sugar, mannitol and lidocaine
What is the process of changing from the HCL form?
Freebasing
How is crack made?
Made without flammable solvents, uses kitchen chemicals such as baking soda or ammonia and is simple and safe
What are the two categories within he stimulant family?
Cocaine HCL and Amphetamine
What are the two compounds of Amphetamine?
Amphetamine and methamphetamine
What are the effects of amphetamine?
similar effects of cocaine, used to treat narcolepsy, has a calming effect, used to treat ADD and ADHD and it was first used in WWII to combat fatigue and maintain alertness
What are the effects of methamphetamine?
effects last longer than cocaine and it is also know as meth, crystal, crank, or a poor mans cocaine
What are the five drugs in the hallucinogenic family?
CLPPP
- Cannabis
- Lysergic acid diethyl-amide (LSD)
- Peyote
- Psilcybin and Psilocin (Psychedelic Mushrooms)
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
