Pre-teens and teenagers The overwhelming majority of abusers of Volatile Solvents and
Aerosols are
Anesthetic gases cause low BP. Volatile Solvents and Aerosols cause elevated BP. In what
important respect do the effects of Anesthetic Gases differ from the effects of Volatile Solvents
and Aerosols?
20 mins The effects of Amyl Nitrite and Butyl Nitrite last from a few seconds to up to ______
minutes.
have difficulty paying attention, with brief attention spans. In particular, they do not divide
their attention very successfully Why are the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand tests
excellent tools for recognizing persons under the influence of Marijuana?
which is the unfertilized female Cannabis Sativa plant.
Explanatory note: "Sinsemilla" in Spanish means "without seeds." What is Sinsemilla?
• Marijuana - the dried leaves of the plant.
• Hashish - a form of Cannabis made from the dried and pressed resin of a marijuana plant.
,• Hash Oil - sometimes referred to as "marijuana oil," it is a highly concentrated syrup like oil
extracted from Marijuana. It is normally produced by soaking Marijuana in a container of
solvent, such as acetone or alcohol for several hours after the solvent has evaporated. A thick
syrup-like oil is produced with a higher THC content. The
average THC content of hash oil seized in the U.S. in 2010 was 29.89%.
• Marinol (or Dronabinol) - a synthetic form of THC. This is a prescription drug used to treat
nausea and vomiting. It is prescribed for certain cancer patients undergoing
chemotherapy.
• "Dronabinol" is the generic or chemical name for the synthetic THC.
• "Marinol" is a trade name for Dronabinol.
• "Nabilone - an analog of Dronabinol used as an anti-vomiting agent. Trade There are four
principal forms of Cannabis.
olive colored herbs, combination of herbs, or plant materials enhanced with a delta-9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) synthetic analog. When smoked, synthetic cannabinoid products
mimic the hallucinogenic effects of marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoid products typically
include
K2, Spice, Spice Gold, Spice Diamond, Yucatan fire, Solar Flare, K2 Summit, Genie, PEP Spice,
and Fire n Ice Common brand names for synthetic cannabinoids include
,• Lowers intraocular pressure-"Intraocular" - within the eyeball.
• Suppresses nausea
• Helps inhibit seizures
• Appetite enhancer
• A muscle relaxant
• A tumor growth retardant Cannabis Applications
• Domestic marijuana - 4.89%
• Non domestic marijuana - 11.86%
• Hash - 30.3%
• Hash Oil - 30.3% Average THC Concentration in marijuana
• Hydroxy THC, which causes the user to feel euphoric.
• Carboxy THC, there is no evidence at this time that it is psychoactive.
• Hydroxy THC usually is eliminated from the blood plasma within six hours.
• Carboxy THC may be found in the blood plasma for several days following Marijuana use.
There are two important metabolites, or chemical byproducts of THC
, Major Indicators are physiological signs that are specifically addressed and are, for the most
part, involuntary; reflecting the status of the Central
Nervous System homeostasis.
General Indicators are behaviors or observations of the subject that are observed and not
specifically tested for.
Both are of equal value in making a decision in the totality of the evaluation • For DRE
purposes, Major Indicators are
• For DRE purposes, General Indicators are
• Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus- present, none (not present)
• Vertical Gaze Nystagmus- present, none (not present)
• Lack of Convergence- present, none (not present)
• Pupil Size- normal, dilated, constricted
• Reaction to Light- normal, slow, little/no visible reaction
• Pulse Rate- normal, up, down