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Signs and Symptoms of Drug Impairment - Overview and Examples

Learn about the major signs and symptoms of impairment associated with different drug categories. Understand observable indicators and subjective indicators of drug influence. Explore specific drugs belonging to each category.

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Signs and Symptoms of Drug Impairment - Overview and Examples

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  1. Session 7 75 Minutes Overview of Signs and Symptoms

  2. Learning Objectives • Give examples of specific drugs belonging to the seven drug categories • Describe the major signs and symptoms of impairment associated with each category

  3. Sign and Symptom Definition • Sign: An observable or detectable indicator of drug influence • Symptom: A subjective indicator of drug influence that is reported by the drug impaired subject

  4. CNS Depressants • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  5. CNS Depressants • Pupil size ?

  6. CNS Depressants Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature

  7. CNS Stimulants • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  8. CNS Stimulants • Pupil size ?

  9. CNS Stimulants Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature

  10. Hallucinogens • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  11. Hallucinogens • Pupil size ?

  12. Hallucinogens Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature

  13. Dissociative Anesthetics • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  14. Dissociative Anesthetics (Cont.) • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  15. Dissociative Anesthetics • Pupil size ?

  16. Dissociative Anesthetics Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature

  17. Narcotic Analgesics • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  18. Narcotic Analgesics • Pupil size?

  19. Narcotic Analgesics Vital signs? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature

  20. Inhalants • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  21. Inhalants • Pupil size ?

  22. Inhalants Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature

  23. Cannabis • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?

  24. Cannabis • Pupil size?

  25. Cannabis Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature

  26. Wrap Up Matrix summarizes the major signs of drug influence that are observed by DREs

  27. QUESTIONS?

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