Correctional Officer Basic Training - Drug Identification Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering medical terms, paraphernalia, methods of entry, drug categories, street names, overdose indicators, and urinalysis testing protocols from Correctional Officer Basic Training (COBT 155).

Narcotics

Drugs that relieve pain and induces drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility.

Tolerance

The power of enduring or resisting the action of a drug.

Physical Dependence

An altered physiological state produced by repeated administration of a drug, which necessitates the continued administration of the drug to prevent the withdrawal or abstinence syndrome.

Cross Dependence

The ability of one drug to suppress the display of physical dependence produced by another and to maintain the physical dependent state.

Synergism

When 2 or more drugs interact with each other to cause a greater effect than when a drug is used alone.

Injection Paraphernalia

Key signs of drug activity involving injection: rubber cord, syringes, spoons, cotton balls, and lighter.

Snorting Paraphernalia

Key signs of drug activity involving snorting: razor blades, rolled up dollar bills, and small mirror.

Smoking Paraphernalia

Key signs of drug activity involving smoking: glass/metal pipes, lighters, straws, and tin foil.

Swallowing (ingestion)

A method of introducing drugs into the body that takes 2 minutes plus.

Snorting (inhaled or breathed in)

A method of introducing drugs into the body that takes 5 to 7 seconds, noted as the quickest method.

Absorbing (dissolving through skin or under tongue)

A method of introducing drugs into the body that takes 30 seconds plus.

Injecting (needle)

A method of introducing drugs into the body that takes 15 to 17 seconds.

Factors Influencing Drug Effects

Dose or amount taken, body weight, age of person, sex, route of administration, absorption, and elimination.

Stimulants

A category of drugs that elevates mood.

Depressants

A category of drugs that depresses the central nervous system and slows down activity.

Hallucinogens

A category of drugs that causes hallucinations.

Dissociative

A category of drugs that produces visual & auditory distortions (floating, out-of-body experience).

Opioids

A category of drugs that relieves pain and can cause euphoria, nausea, and drowsiness.

Inhalants

A category of drugs that produces a rapid, mind-altering "high".

Cannabis

A category of drugs that produces a feeling of euphoria as well as memory loss.

Cocaine Street Names

Coke, Blow, Toot, Crack.

Methamphetamine Street Names

Meth, Crank, Tina.

Amphetamines/Adderall Street Names

Uppers, Addy's, Speed.

Ecstasy Street Names

X, Molly, Candy.

Heroin Street Names

Smack, Black Tar, Horse.

Oxycodone Street Names

OC, Ox, O.

Fentanyl Street Names

Apache, Crazy One, Friend.

Suboxone Street Names

Bupe, Oranges, Sub.

Marijuana Street Names

Blunt, Weed, Reefer.

Alcohol Street Names

Hooch, Pruno, Buck.

General Overdose Symptoms

Severe chest pain, seizures, severe headaches, difficulty breathing, delirium, extreme agitation, or anxiety.

Physical Overdose Signs

Body temperature that is too high or too low (e.g., hyperthermia/hypothermia), passing out/unresponsive, loss of consciousness, skin color changes, abnormal breathing, and fast, slowed, or irregular pulse.

Release Date Urinalysis Testing Timeframe

Directing an offender to submit to a urine sample when the offender is within 60 to 90 days of a known or anticipated release date.

New Admissions Drug Sample Time Frames

For Marijuana: 30 days after admission. For Other drugs: 4 days after admission.

Retest After Positive Drug Sample Time Frames

For Marijuana: 7 days after last positive. For Other drugs: 4 days after last positive.

Urinalysis Test Results Follow-Up Actions

Validate, Disciplinary Action, Notify Case Analyst, and Re-Screening.