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Drug Awareness Flashcards

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

    Answer: Class A, Class B, and Class C

    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).

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

    Answer: Cocaine

    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).

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

  6. What is the maximum penalty for supplying a Class A drug in the UK?

    Answer: Life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine

    The maximum penalty for supplying or producing a Class A drug in the UK is life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. This reflects the serious harm these substances cause.