FRSC 2001 – Introduction to Forensic Science Technology II Professor Bensley Alfred State College
Forensic Chemistry Includes several areas in the crime lab: Includes several areas in the crime lab: Controlled Substance Analysis Controlled Substance Analysis Fire Debris Analysis Fire Debris Analysis Explosive Analysis Explosive Analysis Toxicology Toxicology Also use chemistry in: Also use chemistry in: Fingerprints, Firearms, etc. Fingerprints, Firearms, etc.
Definitions Drug Drug Medicine Medicine Controlled Substance Controlled Substance Why are some drugs controlled ? Why are some drugs controlled ?
Narcotics Pain reliever (Analgesic) Pain reliever (Analgesic) Derived from the opium poppy plant Derived from the opium poppy plant
Depressants Suppress action of CNS - Downers Suppress action of CNS - Downers Stimulants Increase action of CNS - Uppers Increase action of CNS - Uppers
Hallucinogens Distort perception and induce delusions Distort perception and induce delusions
Hallucinogens Anabolic Steroids
Marijuana Extracted from Cannabis sativa Extracted from Cannabis sativa Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) Glandular trichomesCystolithic (Bear Claw) Glandular trichomesCystolithic (Bear Claw)
Drug Paraphernalia
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