forensic chemist - Answers -BS in chemistry, focus on analytical chemistry
-prepare samples:
-drugs
-arson and explosives residues
-unknown trace evidence
-choose analytical tests
-predominantly lab work
controlled substances - Answers schedule 1, 2, and 3
schedule 1 - Answers no currently accepted medical use and high potential for abuse
-heroin, LSD, marijuana, MDMA, peyote, quaaludos
schedule 2 - Answers drugs with high potential for abuse, but with a limited currently accepted
in medical use
-cocaine, meth, methadone, oxycotin, Ritalin, adder all
schedule 3 - Answers moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence
-vicodin, ketamine, anabolic steroids, Tylenol 3, and testosterone
opiates - Answers -derived from opium poppy
-morphine
-codeine
-CNS depressant
-extensively used in pain control
derived opiates - Answers products of lab chem, may start with natural
-diacetylmorphine----heroin
-hydrocodone--------vicodin; lortab
-oxycodone----------oxycontin; Percocet; percodan
,-buprenorphine------subutex/suboxane (w) naloxone
-fentanyl------------- Actiq; durogesic; lazanda
-methadone--------- dolophine
opiate evidence - Answers -white(ish) powder
-dark, clay-ey brick
-pills
-patenes
Heroin paraphernalia - Answers injection:
-drug
-spoon
-heat source
-syringe
smoking
-long pipe
-long strip of foil
Benzodiazepines - Answers -depressants
-antianxiety
-anticonvulsive
-muscle relaxants
-derive from a benzene and diazepine ring
benzodiazepine evidence - Answers zolpidium (ambien); alprazolom (xanax); cloriazepium
(klonopin); chlordiazepoxide (librium); diazepin (valium); lorazepam (Ativan); temazepam
(restoril); triazolam (halcion)
benzodiazepine presumptive identification - Answers drugs.com pill identifier
cannabinoids - Answers -natural extracts of cannabis
, -synthetic compounds
-depressant/calming
-psychoactive
-stimulant
cannabis evidence - Answers -joints/blunts
-bongs
-dab rigs/ dab nails
-edibles
presumptive cannabis testing - Answers -Duquenois-levine reagent
-microscopy for cystolithic hairs
amphetamines - Answers -stimulants and euphoriacs
-prescribed medicine
-clandestine manufacture
amphetamine evidence - Answers -pills
-crystals
-pipes and needles
cocaine - Answers -extract of coca leaf
-stimulant and anaesthetic
cocaine evidence - Answers -powder
-crack rocks
-pipes
presumptive cocaine ID - Answers Scott reagent
psychoactive - Answers -LSD
-Mescaline
-psilocybin