Drug Identification and Narcotics Flashcards
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Which federal law established the system for classifying controlled substances into Schedules I through V?
Answer: The Controlled Substances Act
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 established the federal drug scheduling system categorizing substances into Schedules I through V based on medical use and abuse potential.
Under federal scheduling, heroin is classified as which schedule of controlled substance?
Answer: Schedule I
Heroin is a Schedule I controlled substance, meaning it has no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately how many times more potent than morphine?
Answer: 50 to 100 times
Fentanyl is approximately 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, making even trace amounts potentially lethal.
Which of the following is a common street name for crystal methamphetamine?
Answer: Ice
'Ice' is a common street name for crystal methamphetamine, referring to its clear, crystalline appearance resembling ice.
Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the leaves of which plant?
Answer: Coca plant
Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylum coca), which is native to South America.
In law enforcement context, what does the abbreviation DUI-D refer to?
Answer: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
DUI-D stands for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, which applies when a driver is impaired by controlled substances rather than alcohol.
Benzodiazepines such as Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam) are classified under which federal drug schedule?
Answer: Schedule IV
Most benzodiazepines, including Xanax and Valium, are classified as Schedule IV controlled substances due to lower abuse potential relative to Schedule III drugs.