2025 BLET State Exam Combined Study Guide
What are the 4 common reasons why people chose to use drugs - correct answer To feel good
To feel better and relieve stress
To relieve pain
To do better
Curiosity or peer pressure
What is the key difference between abuse and addiction - correct answer Those who abuse
drugs and alcohol still have control over their lives, while those within an addiction have a
disease that affects many aspects of their life
What is an addiction - correct answer Chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive
drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences and long lasting changes in the
brain
How many schedules of drugs are there? Which is the most dangerous? least dangerous? -
correct answer Six Schedules
Schedule I = most dangerous
Schedule VI = least dangerous
What determines a drugs schedule? - correct answer Their likelihood of being abused, if there is
any accepted medical use, and their potential for dependency.
Characteristics and examples of Schedule I drugs - correct answer High potential for abuse
No current medical use in the US
Lack of accepted safety for use in treatment under medical supervision
e.g. opiates, opium, derivatives, hallucinogenic substances and synthetic depressants
Characteristics and examples of Schedule II drugs - correct answer High potential for abuse
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S. or medical use with severe restrictions
Abuse may lead to severe psychic or physical dependence
,E.g. fentanyl, opium and any derivative, cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, morphine,
and oxycodone
Characteristics and examples of Schedule III drugs - correct answer Potential for abuse, but less
than Schedule I and II
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S.
Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence
E.g. zolazepam, benzenediamine, ketamine, testosterone
Characteristics and examples of Schedule IV drug - correct answer Low potential for abuse
relative to Schedule III
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S.
Limited physical and psychological dependence
E.g. depressant drugs (diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax)) and some stimulants
Characteristics and examples of Schedule V drugs - correct answer Low potential for abuse
relative to Schedule IV
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S.
Limited physical and psychological dependence
Consists primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics e.g. cough
syrup with codeine
Characteristics and examples of Schedule VI drugs - correct answer Not currently accepted for
medical use in U.S.
Relatively low potential for abuse in terms of risk to public health and potential to produce
psychic or physical dependence
A need for further continuing study to develop evidence of the effects of the drugs
e.g. marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol
Signs and symptoms of stimulant use and methods of ingestion - correct answer Increased
alertness, attention, and energy as well as elevated blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
,Difficulty sleeping, paranoia and anger/ aggressiveness
Ingestion: oral, smoking, and injection by needle
Signs and symptoms of Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant use and methods of ingestion
- correct answer This includes tranquilizers, sedatives, and hypnotics - substances that slow
brain activity making them useful for treating anxiety and sleep disorders
Drowsiness, relaxation, decreased inhibition, poor concentration, confusion, fatigue, dizziness,
slurred speech
Ingestion: oral, injection, smoking, snorting
Signs and symptoms of Hallucinogen and Dissociative use and methods of ingestion - correct
answer Two types: Classic hallucinogens (LSD) or Dissociative drugs (PCP)
Altered thought patterns, mood, and perceptions. Strong emotions, ranging from intense
happiness and feeling of connectedness to fear, anxiety, and confusion. Reports of seeing
vibrant shapes, colors, and scenes as well as distorted vision and hearing
Ingestion: Oral, smoking, needle, transdermal
Signs and symptoms of Opioid use and methods of ingestion - correct answer E.g. heroin,
synthetic opioids (fentanyl) and pain relievers (oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine)
Drowsiness, mental confusion, nausea and vomiting, constipation, respiratory depression,
euphoria - these drugs can provide a rush of relief followed by lack of sleep.
Ingestion: oral, smoking, and injection
Signs of chronic narcotic abuse and overdose - correct answer Insomnia, abscesses, collapsed
veins, damaged tissue inside the nose, constipation and stomach cramping, liver and kidney
disease, lung complications (pneumonia), mental disorders, infections to heart lining, sexual
dysfunction, irregular menstrual cycles
, What are the 4 main types of inhalants - correct answer Volatile solvents
Aerosols
Gases
Nitrates
What are the methods used to ingest inhalants - correct answer Sniffing/ snorting fumes from
containers
Spraying aerosols directly into the nose or mouth
Bagging - sniffing or inhaling fumes from substances sprayed or deposited inside plastic/ paper
bag
Huffing- soaked rag stuffed in the mouth
Inhaling from balloons filled with nitrous oxide
What are some side effects of Inhalants - correct answer Sensations of heat and excitement
Nausea and vomiting
Headaches
Dizziness
Drowsiness or lethargy
Slurred speech
Confusion
General muscle weakness
What is drug paraphernalia - correct answer all equipment, products, and materials for any kind
that are used to facilitate, or intended or designed to facilitate, violations of the Controlled
Substance Act, including planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing,
compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging,
repackaging, storing, containing, and concealing controlled substances and injecting, ingesting,
inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body.
If a person alerts to LEO before the search that they have drug paraphernalia - what can the
officer not do - correct answer Charge them with drug paraphernalia or any residual amounts of
the controlled substance within.
Examples of drug paraphernalia - correct answer Kits for planting, cultivating, growing, or
harvesting
What are the 4 common reasons why people chose to use drugs - correct answer To feel good
To feel better and relieve stress
To relieve pain
To do better
Curiosity or peer pressure
What is the key difference between abuse and addiction - correct answer Those who abuse
drugs and alcohol still have control over their lives, while those within an addiction have a
disease that affects many aspects of their life
What is an addiction - correct answer Chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive
drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences and long lasting changes in the
brain
How many schedules of drugs are there? Which is the most dangerous? least dangerous? -
correct answer Six Schedules
Schedule I = most dangerous
Schedule VI = least dangerous
What determines a drugs schedule? - correct answer Their likelihood of being abused, if there is
any accepted medical use, and their potential for dependency.
Characteristics and examples of Schedule I drugs - correct answer High potential for abuse
No current medical use in the US
Lack of accepted safety for use in treatment under medical supervision
e.g. opiates, opium, derivatives, hallucinogenic substances and synthetic depressants
Characteristics and examples of Schedule II drugs - correct answer High potential for abuse
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S. or medical use with severe restrictions
Abuse may lead to severe psychic or physical dependence
,E.g. fentanyl, opium and any derivative, cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, morphine,
and oxycodone
Characteristics and examples of Schedule III drugs - correct answer Potential for abuse, but less
than Schedule I and II
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S.
Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence
E.g. zolazepam, benzenediamine, ketamine, testosterone
Characteristics and examples of Schedule IV drug - correct answer Low potential for abuse
relative to Schedule III
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S.
Limited physical and psychological dependence
E.g. depressant drugs (diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax)) and some stimulants
Characteristics and examples of Schedule V drugs - correct answer Low potential for abuse
relative to Schedule IV
Currently accepted medical use in the U.S.
Limited physical and psychological dependence
Consists primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics e.g. cough
syrup with codeine
Characteristics and examples of Schedule VI drugs - correct answer Not currently accepted for
medical use in U.S.
Relatively low potential for abuse in terms of risk to public health and potential to produce
psychic or physical dependence
A need for further continuing study to develop evidence of the effects of the drugs
e.g. marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol
Signs and symptoms of stimulant use and methods of ingestion - correct answer Increased
alertness, attention, and energy as well as elevated blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
,Difficulty sleeping, paranoia and anger/ aggressiveness
Ingestion: oral, smoking, and injection by needle
Signs and symptoms of Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant use and methods of ingestion
- correct answer This includes tranquilizers, sedatives, and hypnotics - substances that slow
brain activity making them useful for treating anxiety and sleep disorders
Drowsiness, relaxation, decreased inhibition, poor concentration, confusion, fatigue, dizziness,
slurred speech
Ingestion: oral, injection, smoking, snorting
Signs and symptoms of Hallucinogen and Dissociative use and methods of ingestion - correct
answer Two types: Classic hallucinogens (LSD) or Dissociative drugs (PCP)
Altered thought patterns, mood, and perceptions. Strong emotions, ranging from intense
happiness and feeling of connectedness to fear, anxiety, and confusion. Reports of seeing
vibrant shapes, colors, and scenes as well as distorted vision and hearing
Ingestion: Oral, smoking, needle, transdermal
Signs and symptoms of Opioid use and methods of ingestion - correct answer E.g. heroin,
synthetic opioids (fentanyl) and pain relievers (oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine)
Drowsiness, mental confusion, nausea and vomiting, constipation, respiratory depression,
euphoria - these drugs can provide a rush of relief followed by lack of sleep.
Ingestion: oral, smoking, and injection
Signs of chronic narcotic abuse and overdose - correct answer Insomnia, abscesses, collapsed
veins, damaged tissue inside the nose, constipation and stomach cramping, liver and kidney
disease, lung complications (pneumonia), mental disorders, infections to heart lining, sexual
dysfunction, irregular menstrual cycles
, What are the 4 main types of inhalants - correct answer Volatile solvents
Aerosols
Gases
Nitrates
What are the methods used to ingest inhalants - correct answer Sniffing/ snorting fumes from
containers
Spraying aerosols directly into the nose or mouth
Bagging - sniffing or inhaling fumes from substances sprayed or deposited inside plastic/ paper
bag
Huffing- soaked rag stuffed in the mouth
Inhaling from balloons filled with nitrous oxide
What are some side effects of Inhalants - correct answer Sensations of heat and excitement
Nausea and vomiting
Headaches
Dizziness
Drowsiness or lethargy
Slurred speech
Confusion
General muscle weakness
What is drug paraphernalia - correct answer all equipment, products, and materials for any kind
that are used to facilitate, or intended or designed to facilitate, violations of the Controlled
Substance Act, including planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing,
compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging,
repackaging, storing, containing, and concealing controlled substances and injecting, ingesting,
inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body.
If a person alerts to LEO before the search that they have drug paraphernalia - what can the
officer not do - correct answer Charge them with drug paraphernalia or any residual amounts of
the controlled substance within.
Examples of drug paraphernalia - correct answer Kits for planting, cultivating, growing, or
harvesting
