controlled substance

signs and symptoms of amphetamines

(1) Dilated pupils (2) Sweating (3) Talkativeness (4) Possibly thin (due to loss of appetite) (5) Paranoia (6) Quickened breathing (7) Aggressiveness (8) Irritability (9) Potentially violent

Schedule II controlled substances

(1) High potential for abuse (2) Currently accepted medical use in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions (3) Abuse may lead to severe psychic or physical dependence

scedule I controlled substances:

(1) High potential for abuse (2) No currently accepted medical use in the United States (3) Lack of accepted safety for use in treatment under medical supervision

signs and symptoms of Hallucinogens including phencyclidine

(1) Intensified mood, feelings, and sensory experiences (2) Perspiring and increased body temperature (3) Nausea, increased blood pressure, and increased heart rate (4) Dazed appearance (5) Disoriented or uncoordinated (6) Body tremors (7) Hallucinations (8) Warm to the touch (9) Possibly violent and combative (10) Distorted perceptions of time and distance (11) Blank stare

Schedule V controlled substances

(1) Low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in Schedule IV (2) Currently accepted medical use in the United States; and limited physical or psychological dependence (3) Low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in Schedule IV and consists primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics

Schedule IV controlled substances

(1) Low potential for abuse relative to those drugs listed in Schedule III (2) Currently accepted medical use in the United States and (3) Limited physical or psychological dependence

signs and symptoms inhalants

(1) May be a residue of substance on the hands, mouth, and face (2) Nausea, confusion, euphoria, dizziness, drowsiness (3) Slurred speech, lightheadedness (4) Bloodshot, watery eyes (5) Lack of coordination (6) Flushed face

Schedule VI controlled substances

(1) No currently accepted medical use in the United States, or (2) Relatively low potential for abuse in terms of risk to public health and potential to produce psychic or physical dependence, or (3) A need for further and continuing study to develop evidence of the effects of the drugs

signs and symptoms of narcotics/opiates/opioids

(1) Pin-point pupils (2) Itching or flushed skin (3) Confusion or poor judgment, scratching (4) Decreased appetite (5) Sleepiness (6) Flushed complexion (7) Needle marks if using injectable heroin (8) Skin picking

schedule III controlled substances

(1) Potential for abuse, but less than those drugs listed in Schedules I and II (2) Currently accepted medical use in the United States (3) Moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence

signs and symptoms of cocaine

(1) Rapidity of speech (low dose) (2) Slowing of speech (high dose) (3) Agitated appearance, extreme mood, mental alertness, and appearance of high energy (4) Sedated appearance (high dose) (5) High pulse, raised body temperature and blood pressure (6) Dilated pupils (7) Nasal passages may have cocaine residue inside

signs and symptoms of cannabis

(1) Redness of eyes (2) Odor of marijuana (3) Altered sense of time, changes in mood, impaired body movement, impaired memory (4) Body and eyelid tremors (5) Relaxed inhibitions (6) Increased appetite

signs and symptoms of depressants

(1) Slurred/thick speech (2) Drowsiness, lack of coordination (3) Confusion (4) Nystagmus

examples of depressants

ethyl alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax)

aersol sprays

Aerosols are the inhalants that are discharged from pressurized containers, such as hair sprays, deodorants, spray paint, and vegetable oil sprays

counterfeit controlled substance

Any substance which is by any means intentionally represented as a controlled substance

An offender who displays the following symptoms: rapid rate of speech, slowing of speech, agitated appearance , high pulse and dilated pupil size, may be under the influence of:

Cocaine

examples of Schedule IV controlled substances

Diazepam (Valium), Phentermine, Alprazolam (Xanax)

Intensified mood, dazed appearance, disorientation and hallucinations are possible indicators of:

Hallucinogen use

The correct pharmacological classification for LSD and Psilocybin Mushrooms is:

Hallucinogens

Lacking an accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, LSD and Psilocybin Mushrooms are included in Schedule _____ of the North Carolina Controlled Substance Act.

I

Clandestine lab equipment utilized by "Meth Cookers" varies in a wide range from very specialized chemical apparatus to_______________________________ .

Improvised Lab Equipment (Common household items)

Reference drug investigations, the term "entrapment" means:

Inducing a person to commit a crime that they otherwise would not do

inhalants

Inhalants often include products that are easily purchased at a store or found in a home. People ingest inhalants by sniffing, inhaling, or "huffing" fumes or gases into their mouth or nose.

examples of hallucinogens

LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline or peyote, salvia, ketamine, and ecstasy

example of Schedule VI controlled substances

Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol

Reference drug investigations, which of the following best describes an arrested informant?

May cooperate with police to escape or limit prosecution for a crime that they have been charged with

Pin point pupils, sleepiness, and needle marks are possible indicators of:

Narcotic use

____________________________ are moved frequently and supply 80% of the methamphetamine used in the U.S.

Super Labs

depressants

drugs that inhibit the function of the central nervous system (CNS) and are among the most widely used drugs in the world. These drugs operate by affecting neurons in the CNS, which leads to symptoms such as drowsiness, relaxation, decreased inhibition, anesthesia, sleep, coma, and even death. Many depressants also have the potential to be addictive.

As a drug source of information, average citizens are:

Very reliable, but generally have no direct knowledge of criminal activity? maybe wrong

Some common over-the-counter products that are used in the methamphetamine production are:

a. Acetone, toluene, alcohol or paint thinner b. Drain cleaner containing sodium hydroxide (lye) c. Lithium batteries d. All the above

Some rules for working with Informants include:

a. An informant's information may be used in an affidavit for a search warrant if there is a "fair probability" based on the totality of the circumstances that the information is accurate and reliable. b. Don't make promises to the informant that you cannot keep. (aka: A and B)

Short-Term effects of Methamphetamine use may include:

a.Euphoria b. Insomnia c. Jaw clenching

stimulants

affect the CNS, but unlike narcotic drugs, stimulants create a feeling of excitement, greater energy, and alertness. Stimulants may also cause increased heart rate and blood pressure and rapid breathing. Stimulants may or may not be both physically and psychologically addictive

hallucinogens

can alter perception and have the ability to induce intense emotional feelings and cause hallucinations. Hallucinogens can either be man-made or occur naturally in various plants and mushrooms.

nitrates

can include common household products or can be prescribed for use in treating ailments such as chest pain. They are often in liquid form and include items such as leather cleaner and room odorizer.

narcotics or opioids

class of drugs that act on the central nervous system (CNS) and can produce a sleep-like state and reduce pain or inflammation.

example of Schedule V controlled substances

cough syrup with codeine

The following are motivations for individuals to provide drug information to patrol officers EXCEPT: a. Revenge b. Fear c. Reform d. Random

d. Random

examples of schedule I controlled substances

heroin, LSD, MDMA (or ecstacy), Mephedrone and MDPV (research chemicals commonly referred to as bath salts)

examples of schedule III controlled substances

hydrocodone, ketamine, and anabolic steroids

what form can stimulants be found in?

in many forms, including powders and pills

gases

include household or commercial products such as butane lighters and whipped cream aerosol dispensers, but gases can also include anesthetic gases which are used for medical purposes. Commonly abused medical anesthetic gases include ether, chloroform, and nitrous oxide or laughing gas

solvents

liquids that become gas at room temperature. Volatile solvents can include items such as gasoline, felt-tip marker fluid, correction fluid, paint thinner, lighter fluid, etc

pcp (phensyslidine)

man-made hallucinogen that was previously used as an anesthetic for surgery. Due to the extreme side effects of the drug, it is no longer used for surgical purposes. Users of PCP may often "feel out of control or disconnected from their body and environment." PCP may also be called "angel dust" and is most commonly found as a liquid and white crystal powder.

which drug remains the most commonly used drug in the united states, especially given some of the legalization of use in certain states

marijuana

cannabis

marijuana, is "the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. main ingredient giving the high effect is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or Delta 9

The majority of methamphetamine labs in the U.S. are small _________________ operations that produce lesser quantities of meth for personal use and smaller-scale distribution.

mom and pop

opiates

natural pain remedy derived from the alkaloid of the opium poppy, with a number of drugs made from this source such as, but not limited to, morphine, codeine, heroin, and opium

synthetic drugs

newest group of abused substances includes synthetic, or man-made, cannabinoids and synthetic Cathinones, a stimulant. These include "K-2" or "Spice," which are both synthetic cannabinoids, and "bath salts," which are synthetic cathinones. These psychoactive substances can cause psychotic effects to the user. Users may also experience effects similar to stimulants and hallucinogens

Hallucinations, Calcium depletion, violent mood changes and Paranoia are all "Long-Term" effects of ______________________ use. a. Amphetamine b. Methamphetamine c. Hallucinogen d. Phencyclidine (PCP)

not phencyclidine

examples of Schedule II controlled substances

opium, cocaine, methamphetamine, Ritalin, Dilaudid, morphine, and oxycodone

in North Carolina what schedule of drugs are considered the most dangerous? which is the least dangerous?

schedule I drugs; Schedule IV drugs

what are the four categories for inhalants

solvents, aersol sprays, gases, nitrates

opioids

synthetic or semi-synthetic drugs that are manufactured to have similarities to opiates. "Their active ingredients are made via chemical synthesis. Opioids may act like opiates when taken for pain because they have similar molecules. Types of opioids: Methadone, Percocet, Percodan, OxyContin (oxycodone), Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab (hydrocodone), Demerol (pethidine), Dilaudid (hydromorphone), Duragesic (fentanyl).

Meth cookers are generally meth users, and can be extremely paranoid and violent.

true

T/F:Collection of the North Carolina Unauthorized Substances Tax, which is a civil action, may involve seizure of property and currency.

true