Drug Identification and Recognition: Depressants, Anti-depressants, and Inhalants
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Drug Identification and Recognition: Depressants, Anti-depressants, and Inhalants

Examine current trends, side effects, and the physiological conditions of commonly abused depressants, inhalants, sedatives, and anti-depressants. Key topics discussed include: muscle relaxers, GHB, solvents, interactions with alcohol, and the growing use among younger populations.

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You should expect to spend approximately 1 hour reviewing the content and resources in this course.

What's In It For You

Upon completion, you will be able to:  * Identify commonly abused depressants, sedatives, antidepressants, and inhalants * Discuss the current trends relating to these substances * Summarize the side effects and/or symptoms of abuse for depressants, antidepressants, sedatives, and inhalants * Describe the synergistic effect that occurs when depressants are mixed with alcohol * Identify the household and other common items that are used for their inhalant properties

Is This Training For You?

* Community Member * Community Corrections Officer * Court System Personnel * Educator * Emergency Management * Law Enforcement * Law Enforcement Support * Prosecutors * Social Workers * Tribes/Tribal Partners * Victim Service Providers

Contact Information

Lynn Chernich
(855) 866-2582
lynn.chernich6443@fvtc.edu
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The project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 2017CKWXK007 awarded by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U. S. Department of Justice. The opinions contained herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. References to specific companies, products or service should not be considered an endorsement by the authors or the U.S. Department of Justice. Rather, the references are illustrations to supplement discussion of the issues.
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