1. Drug Identification and Toxicology
Chapter 9

2. Chapter 9 Drug Identification and Toxicology By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
Identify the five types of controlled substances
Relate signs and symptoms of overdose with a specific class of drugs or toxins
Describe the role of various types of toxins in causing death
Discuss agents that may be used in bioterrorism
Define and describe the goals and practice of toxicology
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Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, Chapter 9

3. Discuss two types of drug tests you performed yesterday.
Journal Entry (10min)
Please write today’s date (November 20 , 2012). Complete journal below.
Discuss two types of drug tests you performed yesterday.
Watch the video and then answer the questions.

4. 1. What kit do investigators use to identify a type of drug?
Mark II
Nark II
Dark II

5. 2. Investigators taste a drug sample to identify what it is.
True
False

6. 3. What color would morphine or heroin turn after the reaction?
Black
Brown
Purple

7. 4. . How long did the investigator have to agitate the sample?
12 seconds
20 seconds
60 seconds

8. 5. What type of drug was the test sample?
Morphine or Heroin
Ecstasy
Amphetamine or Meth