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7 Drug categories

CNS Deprerssants, CNS Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Dissociative Anesthetics, Narcotic Analgesics, Inhalants, Cannabis
CNS Depressants HGN
Present
CNS Depressants Pupil Size
Normal (1)

CNS Depressants reaction to light
Slow
CNS Depressants pulse rate
down
CNS Depressants blood pressure
down
CNS Depressants body temperature
normal
CNS Stimulants HGN
None
CNS Stimulants Pupil Size
Dilated
CNS Stimulants Reaction to light
slow
CNS Stimulants Pulse Rate
up
CNS Stimulants Blood Pressure
Up
CNS Stimulants Body Temperature
Up
CNS Stimulants General Indicators
Anxiety, Body Tremors, Dry Mouth, Euphoria, Exaggerated Reflexes, Excited, Eyelid tremors, Grinding Teeth(Bruxism), Increased Alertness, Insomnia, Irritability, Redness to Nasal Area, Restlessness, Rigid Muscle Tone, Runny Nose, Talkative
Hallucinogens HGN
None
Hallucinogens Pupil Size
Dilated
Hallucinogens Reaction to Light
Normal(3)
Hallucinogens Pulse Rate
Up
Hallucinogens Blood Pressure
Up
Hallucinogens Body Temperature
Up
Hallucinogens General Indicators
Body Tremors, Dazed Appearance, Difficulty w/Speech, Disoriented, Flashbacks, Hallucinations, Memory Loss, Nausea, Paranoia, Perspiring, Poor Perception of time & Distance, Rigid Muscle Tone, Synesthesia, Uncoordinated
*with LSD, piloerection may be observed(goose bumps, hair standing on end)
Dissociative Anesthetics HGN
Present
Dissociative Anesthetics Pupil Size
Normal
Dissociative Anesthetics Reaction to LIght
Normal
Dissociative Anesthetics Pulse Rate
Up
Dissociative Anesthetics Blood Pressure
Up
Dissociative Anesthetics Body Temperature
Up
Dissociative Anesthetics General Indicators
Blank Stare, Confused, Chemical Odor(PCP), Cyclic Behavior(PCP), Difficulty w/Speech, Disoriented, Early HGN Onset, Hallucinations, Incomplete Verbal responses, Increased Pain threshold, "Moon Walking"(PCP), Perspiring(PCP), Possibly Violent(PCP), Rigid Muscle Tone, Sensory distortions, Slow Slurred speech
Narcotic Analgesics HGN
None
Narcotic Analgesics Pupil Size
Constricted
Narcotic Analgesics Reaction to light
Little or None Visible
Narcotic Analgesics Pulse Rate
Down
Narcotic Analgesics Blood Pressure
Down
Narcotic Analgesics Body Temperature
Down
Narcotic Analgesics General Indicators
Constricted Pupils, Depressed reflexes, Drowsiness, Droopy Eyelids(Ptosis), Dry Mouth, Euphoria, Facial Itching, Flaccid Muscle Tone, Nausea, Fresh Puncture, "On the Nod", Puncture marks, Slow, low, Raspy Speech, Slowed Breathing
NOTE: Tolerant users exhibit relatively little psychomotor impairment
Inhalants HGN
Present

Inhalants Pupil Size
Normal (4)
Inhalants Reaction to Light
Slow
Inhalants Pulse Rate
Up
Inhalants Blood Pressure
Up/Down (5)
Inhalants Body Temperature
Up/Down/Normal
Inhalants General Indicators
Bloodshot, Watery Eyes, Confusion, Disorientated, Flushed Face, Intense Headaches, Lack of Muscle Control, Non-Communicative, Normal or Flaccid Muscle Tone, Odor of substance, Possible Naeusea, Residue of Substance, Slow, Thick Slurred Speech
NOTE: Anesthetic Gases cause below normal blood pressure; Volatile Solvents and Aerosols cause above normal blood pressure
Cannabis HGN
None
Cannabis LOC
Present
Cannabis Pupil Size
Dilated (6)

Cannabis Reaction to Light
Normal
Cannabis Pulse Rate
Up
Cannabis Blood Pressure
Up
Cannabis Body Temperature
Normal
Cannabis General Indicators
Body Tremors, Disoriented, Eyelid Tremors, Impaired perception of time & distance, Increased Appetite, Marijuana debris in mouth, Marked Reddening of Conjunctiva, Normal Muscle Tone, Odor of Marijuana, Possible Paranoia, Relaxed Inhibitions

Cannabis Usual Methods of Administration

Smoked, Oral

Cannabis Overdose Signs

Fatigue, Paranoia

Definition of "Drug"
Any substance that, when taken into the human body, can impair the ability of the person to operate a vehicle safely

CNS Depressants VGN

Present * High Doses

CNS Depressants Lack of Convergence

Present

CNS Depressants General Indicators

Disoriented, Droopy Eyes (Ptosis), Drowsiness, Drunk-like behavior, Gait Ataxia, Slow, Sluggish Reactions, Thick, Slurred Speech, Uncoordinated


*Note: With methaqualone, pulse elevated and body tremors


ETOH and quaaludes elevate pulse


soma and quaaludes dilate pupils

CNS Depressants Duration of Effects

Barbiturates: 1-16 hours, Tranquilizers: 4-8 hours, Methaqualone: 4-8 hours

CNS Depressants


Usual Methods of Administration

Oral, Injected occasionally

CNS Depressants Overdose Signs

Shallow Breathing, Cold, Clammy Skin, Rapid, Weak Pulse, Coma

CNS Stimulants VGN

None

CNS Stimulants Lack of Convergence

None

CNS Stimulants Duration of Effects

Cocaine: 5-90 minutes, Amphetamines: 4-8 hours, Methamphetamines: 12 hours

CNS Stimulants Usual Methods of Administration

Insufflation (snorting), smoked, injected, oral

CNS Stimulants Overdose Signs

Agitation, Increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, seizures

Hallucinogens VGN

None

Hallucinogens Lack of Convergence

None

Hallucinogens Duration of Effects

Duration varies widely from one hallucinogen to another


LSD: 4-6 hours


Psilocybin: 2-3 hours

Hallucinogens Usual Methods of Administration

Oral, Insufflation, Smoked, Injected, Transdermal

Hallucinogens Overdose Signs

Long, Intense "Trip"

Dissociative Anesthetics VGN

Present

Dissociative Anesthetics Lack of Convergence

Present

Dissociative Anesthetics Duration of Effects

PCP Onset: 1-5 minutes, Peak Effects: 15-30 minutes, Exhibits Effects up to 4-6 hours, DXM Onset: 15-30 minutes, Effects: 3-6 hours

Dissociative Anesthetics Usual Methods of Administration

Smoked (PCP), Oral, Insufflation (PCP), Injected (PCP), Eye Drops

Dissociative Anesthetics Overdose Signs

Coma, Convulsions

Narcotic Analgesics VGN

None

Narcotic Analgesics Lack of Convergence

None

Narcotic Analgesics Duration of Effects

Heroin: 4-6 hours, Methadone up to 24 hours, Others: vary

Narcotic Analgesics Usual methods of Administration

Injected, Oral, Smoked, Insufflated, Transdermal

Narcotic Analgesics Overdose Signs

Slow, Shallow breathing, Clammy Skin, Coma, Convulsions

Inhalants VGN

Present * High Doses

Inhalants Lack of Convergence

Present

Inhalants Duration of Effects

Most Volatile Solvents 6-8 hours, Anesthetic Gases and Aerosols very short duration

Inhalants Usual Methods of Administration

Insufflated (Historically, have been taken orally)

Inhalants Overdose Signs

Severe Nausea and Vomiting, Coma

Cannabis VGN

None

Cannabis Duration of Effects

2-3 hours Exhibits Effects - Impairment may last up to 24 hours without awareness of effect

Footnote:

These indicators are the most consistent with the category. Keep in mind there may be variations due to individual reaction, dose taken and drug interactions.

Exception 1.

Soma, Quaaludes and possibly some anti-depressants usually dilate pupils

Exception 2.

Quaaludes, ETOH and possibly some anti-depressants may elevate

Exception 3.

Certain psychedelic amphetamines may cause slowing

Exception 4.

Normal, but may be dilated

Exception 5.

Down with anesthetic gases, Up with volatile solvents and aerosols

Exception 6.

Pupil size possibly normal

Pulse:

60-90 beats per minute

Pupil Size - Room Light

AVG: 4.0 mm


Range: 2.5-5.0 mm

Pupil Size - Near Total Darkness

AVG: 6.5 mm


Range: 5.0-8.5 mm

Pupil Size - Direct Light

AVG: 3.0 mm


Range: 2.0-4.5 mm

Blood Pressure:

120-140 mmHG Systolic


70-90 mmHG Diastolic

Body Temperature

98.6 +/- 1.0 Degree F