Signs and Symptoms of Drug Impairment - Overview and Examples
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Session 7 75 Minutes Overview of Signs and Symptoms
Learning Objectives • Give examples of specific drugs belonging to the seven drug categories • Describe the major signs and symptoms of impairment associated with each category
Sign and Symptom Definition • Sign: An observable or detectable indicator of drug influence • Symptom: A subjective indicator of drug influence that is reported by the drug impaired subject
CNS Depressants • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
CNS Depressants • Pupil size ?
CNS Depressants Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature
CNS Stimulants • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
CNS Stimulants • Pupil size ?
CNS Stimulants Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature
Hallucinogens • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
Hallucinogens • Pupil size ?
Hallucinogens Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature
Dissociative Anesthetics • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
Dissociative Anesthetics (Cont.) • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
Dissociative Anesthetics • Pupil size ?
Dissociative Anesthetics Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature
Narcotic Analgesics • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
Narcotic Analgesics • Pupil size?
Narcotic Analgesics Vital signs? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature
Inhalants • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
Inhalants • Pupil size ?
Inhalants Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature
Cannabis • HGN ? • VGN ? • LOC ?
Cannabis • Pupil size?
Cannabis Vital signs ? • Pulse rate • Blood pressure • Body temperature
Wrap Up Matrix summarizes the major signs of drug influence that are observed by DREs