LD #12 Controlled Substances Flashcards
Stimulants
1) Describe
2) Effects
3) examples
1) drugs that increase activity and promote a sense of well- being
2) impairment by overstimulating the brain, accelerating the heart rate and respiration, and elevating blood pressure
3) cocaine amphetamines methamphe- tamines
Hallucinogens
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) drugs that induce intense emotional feelings characterized by a magnification of sensory and auditory perceptions and possible visual hallucinations at relatively low doses
2) impairs the user’s ability to perceive reality and often produces a dazed appearance and increase body temperature
3) LSD, MDMA (Ecstasy), peyote (mescaline), psilocybin salivia divinorum
Narcotic Analgesics
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) a category of drugs called narcotic analgesics which can be synthetic or natural
2) used to relieve pain and effect a comparatively weak general CNS depression (sedation) & very addictive; can produce withdrawal symptoms when stopped after chronic administration
3) opiates: - Demerol - Methadone - Darvon, opioids: - morphine - codeine - heroin, Vicodin, Percodan
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Actual control or constructive possession of a usable amount
Possession < 28.5 g marijuana
Infraction
Possession > 28.5 g marijuana
Misdo
Possession hash/hashish oil
Felony
Possession of meth, PCP, lSD
Felony
Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale
(1) actual control (2) specific intent to sell (3) any amount available for sale (Felony)
Cannabis
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) dried leaves/buds of marijuana plant
2) impairment of attention, change in appetite, floating sensation
3) marijuana, hashish oil
Transporting/Selling/Furnishing Controlled Substance
(1) actual control (2) specific intent to transport, sell, furnish, offer (3) any amount (Felony)
Depressants
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) named for the most prominent property of dampening CNS activity while carrying relatively weak analgesic effects.
2) slows operation of brain and CNS
3) tranquilizers, barbiturates, GHB, anti-anxiety, alcohol
Inhalants
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) substances inhaled thru lungs
2) disorientation and slurred speech, feelings of excitement and confusion
3) solvents, aerosols, nitrates, anesthetics
Dissociative Anasthetics
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) synthetic drug
2) changes in perception, hallucinations, can act as stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen
3) PCP, Ketamine
MDMA
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) Pills, powder, smoked, injected, suppository
2) euphoria, rapid pulse, rise in body temp, teeth grinding, panic attacks
3) Packed as candies or in baggies
GHB
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) inhaled, injected, swallowed
2) euphoria, anxiety, memory loss, coma, death, loss of inhibition
3) packaged in water bottles, film canisters, baggies
Rohypnol
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) Swallowed, inhaled, injected, smoked
2) euphoria, tunnel vision, floating sensation
3) wrapped in bubble pack
Ketamine
1) describe
2) effects
3) examples
1) swallowed, injected, inhaled, smoked
2) euphoria, tunnel vision, floating sensation, seizures, coma
3) liquid, powder, capsule
Stimulant signs and symptoms
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGM) not present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGM) not present Lack of Convergence not present Pupil Reaction slowed Pupil Size dilated (may be constricted with chronic use) Pulse Rate elevated Romberg Test fast
Stimulant indicators of use
paranoia increased alertness insomnia or restlessness body tremors (including eyelids) increased respiration loss of appetite rapid speech agitation dry mouth euphoria sweating grinding teeth residue or redness in nasal septum/under nose (if snorted) bloody or running nose (if snorted) blackened gums, (if smoked) burned fingers and lips (if smoked) a hacking cough (if smoked)
Hallucinogen signs and symptoms
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGM) generally not present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGM) not present Lack of Convergence not present Pupil Reaction normal Pupil Size dilated Pulse Rate elevated Romberg Test fast
Hallucinogen indicators of use
hallucinations (intensified visual images and/or illusions)
• irrational, bizarre behavior and/or paranoia
• insomnia
• loss of appetite
• dazed appearance
• impaired memory
• body tremors
• excessive sweating • increased respiration • restlessness
• possible flashbacks (with LSD) • grinding of teeth (bruxism)
Narcotic Analgesic signs and symptons
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGM) not present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGM) not present Lack of Convergence not present Pupil Reaction little or no visible reaction Pupil Size constricted below 3.0 mm Pulse Rate below normal Romberg Test slow
Narcotic Analgesic indicators of use
droopy eyelids (eyelids to top of pupils) • nodding off or drowsiness • slow breathing • slow deliberate speech or low raspy voice • injection sites/puncture wounds • profuse itching/scratching • dry skin and mouth • muscle tone relaxation • euphoria • cold extremities
Cannabis signs and symptoms
Horizonal Gaze Nystagmus (HGM) not present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGM) not present Lack of Convergence present Pupil Reaction normal with rebound dilation Pupil Size dilated or may be normal Pulse Rate elevated Romberg Test distorted
Cannabis indicators of use
bloodshot or reddening of the eyes • eyelid and body tremors • debris residue in mouth • dry mouth • loss of sense of time and space • diminished inhibitions • difficulty in concentrating or disorientation • increased appetite • odor of burnt marijuana • green or yellow coating on tongue
Depressants signs and symptoms
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGM) present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGM) present (only in high doses) Lack of Convergence present Pupil Reaction slowed Pupil Size near normal (possibly dilated with Quaalude and Soma, Alcohol) Pulse rate down (can be less than 60 bpm, but possibly up with Methaqualone, Prozac, or Alcohol) Romberg Test slow
Depressants indicators of use
drunken behavior with or without the odor of alcohol
• drowsiness
• slurred speech
• droopy eye lids
• decreased inhibitions
• impaired coordination or slowed reflexes
Inhalant signs and symptoms
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGM) present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGM) present (in high doses) Lack of Convergence present Pupil Reaction normal to slow Pupil Size near normal Pulse Rate elevated Romberg Test normal or slow
Inhalant indicators of use
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double vision, slurred speech, and poor coordination headache and nausea
sneezing and coughing
odor of substance on breath
substance around mouth or nose area feeling of intoxication
possible unconsciousness hallucinations
excess nasal secretions watering eyes
Dissociative Anesthetics (PCP) signs and symptoms
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGM) present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGM) present Lack of Convergence present Pupil Reaction normal Pupil Size normal Pulse Rate elevated Romberg Test distorted
Dissociative Anesthetics (PCP) indicators of use
disorientation, sensory distortions and paranoia
• loss of memory or loss of a sense of personal identity
• noncommunicative or slow, slurred, repetitive, and/or fragmented speech • blank or catatonic stare
• hallucinations
• chemical odor on person
• feeling of extreme heat or profuse perspiration
• high tolerance to pain
• cyclic behavior
• convulsions
• muscle rigidity or an unusual gait
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
HS 11364
Possessing a device for injecting or smoking a controlled substance other than marijuana (Misdo)
Being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
HS 11550 (1) knowledge of its presence (2) control or willfully takes into his or her body a controlled substance (3) specific intent to inhale, inject, ingest, etc., a controlled substance (Misdo)
