SIA Door Search Procedures & Drug Awareness 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which drug is classified as Class B?
- Cannabis (Correct answer)
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy (MDMA)
Correct answer: Cannabis
Cannabis is classified as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; Class A includes heroin, cocaine and MDMA which carry heavier penalties.
Question 2: What are the visible signs that a person may have taken MDMA (ecstasy)?
- Dilated pupils, sweating, jaw clenching and elevated mood (Correct answer)
- Pinpoint pupils and drowsiness
- Pale skin and aggression
- Slurred speech and stumbling
Correct answer: Dilated pupils, sweating, jaw clenching and elevated mood
MDMA stimulates the central nervous system, causing dilated pupils, profuse sweating, teeth clenching, elevated mood and hyperactivity.
Question 3: Which physical signs might indicate a person has consumed cocaine?
- Extreme confidence, rapid speech, dilated pupils and nosebleeds (Correct answer)
- Pinpoint pupils and sedation
- Slow movement and confusion
- Increased appetite and drowsiness
Correct answer: Extreme confidence, rapid speech, dilated pupils and nosebleeds
Cocaine is a stimulant producing confidence, rapid speech, dilated pupils; heavy use can cause nosebleeds due to damage to nasal membranes from snorting.
Question 4: A customer appears extremely sedated with pinpoint pupils. Which substance might this indicate?
- Opiates such as heroin (Correct answer)
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines
Correct answer: Opiates such as heroin
Pinpoint pupils (miosis) and heavy sedation are classic signs of opiate intoxication; this is a medical emergency requiring immediate first aid response.
Question 5: What should a door supervisor do if they find a person unconscious in the toilets?
- Call emergency services immediately and place them in the recovery position (Correct answer)
- Leave them and tell management
- Attempt to wake them with water
- Search them for drugs before calling for help
Correct answer: Call emergency services immediately and place them in the recovery position
An unconscious person is a medical emergency; the recovery position prevents choking, and emergency services must be called immediately regardless of the suspected cause.
Question 6: Which drug is associated with a 'date rape' risk in venues and is often colourless and odourless?
- GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) (Correct answer)
- Cannabis
- Amphetamine
- Ketamine
Correct answer: GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate)
GHB is odourless, nearly tasteless and can cause rapid unconsciousness; it is associated with drink-spiking and sexual assault, making vigilance by door supervisors critical.
SIA Door Search Procedures & Drug Awareness 2
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which drug is classified as Class B?