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Drug and Alcohol Impaired Driving

Drug and Alcohol Impaired Driving. Troopers Desmond Watson and Isaac Kurtz. Impaired Driving. im·paired driv·ing (m-pârd driv-ing) : - operating a motor-vehicle under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, prescription medication, or over-the-counter drugs. Alcohol- the most abused drug.

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Drug and Alcohol Impaired Driving

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  1. Drug and Alcohol Impaired Driving Troopers Desmond Watson and Isaac Kurtz

  2. Impaired Driving • im·paired driv·ing (m-pârd driv-ing): • - operating a motor-vehicle under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, prescription medication, or over-the-counter drugs

  3. Alcohol- the most abused drug • More than 16,000 Americans die each year in alcohol-related traffic crashes • 32 percent of all 2008 U.S. fatality traffic crashes were alcohol-related • Nearly 600,000 Americans are injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes each year • Someone dies in an alcohol-related traffic crash every 45 minutes (NHTSA, 2008)

  4. South Dakota Stats (2008) • In 2008, 41.3% of all fatal crashes were alcohol related. • 48 people were killed in alcohol related accidents. • 659 people were injured in alcohol related accidents. • There were over 11,000 DWI arrests in SD Source: SD Department of Public Safety—Accident Records SD Department of Public Safety—Driver Improvement

  5. What does alcohol and drugs do to my body? • Slows reaction time • Impairs judgement • Impairs vision • Impairs person’s ability to complete numerous tasks at the same time • Affects coordination • Affects person’s ability to process information

  6. Drug impaired driving on the rise • Nationwide increase in people driving under the influence of drugs • What is a drug? “Any substance that, when taken into the human body, can impair the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely” • Legal vs Illicit drugs • Availability of drugs compared to alcohol (especially among the younger)

  7. Drug Recognition Expert • Officers trained in the detection of drivers who are under the influence of drugs besides alcohol • 12 step post arrest evaluation in controlled environment Field Sobriety tests Eye examinations Clinical signs Signs of ingestion • Valuable evidence in prosecution of impaired drivers as some drugs may be prescribed and not illegal to possess. • No presumptive level for drugs, only impairment • Assisting other agencies *

  8. Determiniations of a DRE • Is the subject impaired? • Is it a medical condition or drug use that is causing the impairment? • If drug related, the DRE determines the category of drug involved.

  9. Drug Recognition Training112-132 Hours • Phase I - DRE Pre-School (16 hours) • Phase II - DRE School (56 hours) • Phase III - Certification Training (40-60 hrs) • Re-Certification training every two years

  10. CERTIFICATION PHASE • Twelve evaluations • Three of the seven categories • Confirmation through toxicological exams

  11. ORIGIN OF THE DEC PROGRAM • Developed by members of LAPD in the early 70’s • In 1979 the DRE program was in place with LAPD • Standardized by NHTSA in 1987

  12. CNS DEPRESSANTS • Alcohol • Barbiturates • Tranquilizers • Chloralhydrate • Sleeping pills • GHB • Rohypnol • Soma

  13. CNS STIMULANTS • Cocaine • Amphetamine • Methamphetamine • Ritalin • Cylert • Preludin

  14. Hallucinogens • LSD • Peyote • Mushrooms • Ecstasy • Toad licking • Nutmeg • Other synthetic psychedelic amphetamines

  15. DISASSOCIATIVE ANESTHETICS • PCP • Angel dust • Super kools • Sherm • Ketamine (special k) • Dextromethorphan (DXM)

  16. NARCOTIC ANALGESICS • Heroin • Morphine • Opium • Methadone • Percodan • Percocet • Demerol • Darvon

  17. INHALANTS • Glue • Gasoline • Paint thinner • Spray Paint • Nitrous Oxide • Scotchguard • Freon

  18. CANNABIS • Marijuana • Hashish • Hash oil • Marinol

  19. Questions?

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