SELF-STUDY 093.1 - Basic Level Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse

This updated course includes a new section on herbals and physical enhancers in addition to some of the most common drugs of abuse, the effects of these drugs on the anatomy and physiology of the brain and body, and how these drug-induced changes affect both behaviors and emotions. This course will enhance the reader's knowledge of the use, effects, complications, and treatments of several of the most common drugs of abuse from alcohol to "Ecstasy". Participants will also gain an understanding of the principles and methodology of Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry, and the Emit Immunoassay Systems, along with CAP and SAMSHA guidelines, urine adulteration, and the legal aspects of drug abuse. The exam is unchanged.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2: BRAIN ANATOMY
SECTION 3:USE, EFFECTS, COMPLICATIONS AND TREATMENTS OF SPECIFIC DRUGS
Amphetamine/methamphetamine; Cocaine; Barbiturates; Benzodiazepines; Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs; Opiates; Marijuana; Inhalants; Steroids; Herbal Drugs of Abuse; Performance Enhancers; Alcohol; Acetaminophen; Salicylate; Propoxyphene; Psychostimulant
SECTION 4: DRUG ABUSE, HIV/AIDS AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES
SECTION 5: URINE ADULTERATION
SECTION 6: DRUG ABUSE AND THE LAW
SECTION 7: INSTRUMENTATION AND LABORATORY GUIDELINES
Toxicology Regulations; Chain of Custody; Quality Assurance and Quality Control; Toxicology Results
SECTION 8: FORENSIC ALCOHOLS

Written by:
Janice A. Pini, MT, CLS(NCA)
Revised 2003. Updated 2007.
Contact Hours . . . . . . . 10

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