SIA Door Drug Awareness

Question 1

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, drugs are classified into which categories?

Accepted Answer

Class A, Class B, and Class C

Answer

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 classifies controlled substances into Class A (most harmful, e.g., heroin, cocaine, ecstasy), Class B (e.g., cannabis, amphetamines), and Class C (e.g., anabolic steroids, GHB).

Question 2

Which of the following is a Class A drug in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine

Answer

Cocaine is a Class A drug — the most serious classification. Class A also includes heroin, ecstasy (MDMA), crack cocaine, LSD, and magic mushrooms (when prepared).

Question 3

What are common signs that a person may have taken a stimulant drug such as cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupils, excessive energy, talkativeness, jaw clenching, and sweating

Answer

Stimulant drugs like cocaine cause dilated pupils, increased energy and confidence, talkativeness, jaw clenching or teeth grinding, sweating, and reduced appetite.

Question 4

What should a door supervisor do if they find drugs on a customer during a search?

Accepted Answer

Seize the drugs, place them in a sealed container, refuse entry, inform management, and call the police

Answer

The door supervisor should seize the drugs safely, place them in a sealed, tamper-evident container, refuse entry, inform the manager, record the incident, and call the police. The drugs must be handled carefully to preserve evidence.

Question 5

What is 'drug spiking' and what should a door supervisor look out for?

Accepted Answer

The practice of adding drugs to someone's drink without their knowledge, which can cause confusion, loss of consciousness, or vulnerability to assault

Answer

Drug spiking involves adding substances (such as GHB/GBL or ketamine) to someone's drink without their knowledge. Signs include sudden confusion, unusual drowsiness, loss of coordination, or someone appearing much more intoxicated than expected.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Drug Awareness