Lecture 6 - Drug and substances of misuse. Flashcards
List the classification of misused drugs in misuse of drug act 1971.
Class A - Cocaine, diamorphine(heroine), LSD, ecstasy, class B drugs prepared for injection. Class B - Amphetamine, barbiturate, codeine, pholcodine, ketamine Class C - benzodiazepine, tramadol, zolpidem, zopiclone, anabolic steroids, HCG
List classification of misused drugs in misuse of drug regs 2001.
Schedule 1 - LSD, cannabis Schedule 2 (CD POM, CD2) - opioids, amphetamines Schedule 3 (CD3, CD no reg POM) - temazepam, tramadol, buprenorphine, phenobarbitone, midazolam Schedule 4 (CD4-1/ CD Benz POM)- Benzodiazepines, zopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon Schedule 4 (CD4-2/ CD Anab POM) - Anabolic steroids, growth hormone Schedule 5 (CD Inv POM, CD Inv P) - codeine, pholcodine, morphine low dose.
What are the roles of an Accounting Officer?
Investigate reported CD incident/ discrepancies/ incidents
Monitor FP10CD and FP10CDF
Contact local intelligence network if necessary
Ensure SOPs for procurement, storage, supply, training, reporting concerns.
What is the Psychoactive substances act 2016?
It is illegal to possess, supply, export or produce any psychoactive substance (volatile substance, solvents, gases, NPS) not covered by drug misused act.
Heroin is the most widely misused opioid. Why is it problematic?
It is problematic because of the adverse effects of using heroin. These effects can be physical, psychological and social. There are withdrawal symptoms, craving, tolerance.
Who can naloxone be supplied to and why?
Naloxone can be supplied to someone who uses opiates and is at potential risk of overdose. It can also be given to a family, carer or friend liable to be on hand in case of overdose. It is often given to a named individual in a hostel or other facility where drug users gather or might be at risk of overdose.
Why should opioid misuse be stopped?
- reduce criminal activity
- reduce threat to public health/ safety
- reduce illicit drug use/relapse
- reduce associated risks/death
- alleviate withdrawar symptoms
- improve personal, social and family functioning.
What are the most commonly prescribed drugs which can be a forgery?
Opioids Gabapentin Pregabalin Procyclidine Tramadol Zopiclone Zolpidem Benzodiazepines Antihistamines
List examples of drugs banned in sports.
Anabolic steroids Hormones such as growth hormones Beta 2 agonist Diuretics Narcotics Cannabinoids Glucocorticosteroids Amphetamines Cocaine
