Drug & Alcohol Awareness Flashcards

What indicators might suggest that a person encountered by a security officer is under the influence of alcohol?

Answer: Slurred speech, unsteady gait, strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and impaired coordination

Classic signs of alcohol intoxication include slurred speech, unsteady gait, alcohol odor, bloodshot eyes, and impaired coordination.

Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC), what is a security officer's general duty when working at a licensed establishment?

Answer: To help the establishment comply with TABC regulations, including refusing service to intoxicated persons and preventing minors from consuming alcohol

Security officers at licensed establishments assist with TABC compliance by monitoring for and addressing intoxicated patrons, checking IDs to prevent underage drinking, and maintaining order.

What is 'dram shop liability' and how does it relate to security officers working at venues that serve alcohol?

Answer: Legal liability for an establishment that serves alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person who then causes harm — security officers can help prevent this by identifying and addressing intoxicated patrons

Dram shop liability holds establishments responsible for harms caused by intoxicated patrons they served. Security officers who identify and address intoxicated patrons help protect the establishment from this liability.

What are the physical indicators that might suggest a person is under the influence of stimulant drugs?

Answer: Dilated pupils, increased heart rate and blood pressure, excessive sweating, agitation, rapid speech, and erratic behavior

Stimulants cause physiological arousal: dilated pupils, elevated heart rate/blood pressure, sweating, agitation, rapid speech, and potentially violent or erratic behavior.

What observable signs might indicate that a person is under the influence of opioids or sedative drugs?

Answer: Pinpoint pupils, drowsiness or unconsciousness, slow breathing, slurred speech, and limpness

Opioids and sedatives depress the central nervous system: pinpoint pupils, extreme drowsiness, slow breathing, slurred speech, and physical limpness are characteristic signs.

When a security officer suspects a patron is intoxicated and needs assistance, what is the most appropriate initial action?

Answer: Approach calmly, identify yourself, assess the person's condition, and offer assistance — call EMS if there are signs of medical distress

A calm, professional approach assesses the situation and offers assistance. Medical distress or severe intoxication warrants calling EMS.