Controlled Substance Identification

Question 0

What are the sections that the bible contains?

Answer 0

The controlled substance act (CSA) of 1970
Tablet and Capsule Imprints
Controlled Prescription Drug Section
Other Sections (literary Section which lists the drugs, phot section, slang/glossary)
Physical characteristics of common drugs of abuse

Question 1

What does the Drug Identification Bible have for LEOs?

Answer 1

Active ingredients, color, shape, dosage, and control

Question 2

What is the sequential testing?

Answer 2

• Conducted on unknown samples to eliminate all but one possibility
• Starts with Mayer’s agent-creamy white indicates a narcotic compound
• Marquis Agent - may indicate an opiate, MDMA, or other

Question 3

What is primary presumptive testing?

Answer 3

• Consult chart for brand of kit to use

- Mecke’s for MDMA, Sodium Nitroprusside for Meth, Mandelin for amphetamines

Question 4

What are steps of the individual test?

Answer 4

1. Remove clip and wipe inside of pouch to discharge static electricity
2. Place sample in pouch - 1/2 grain of rice
3. replace clip and tap on pouch to ensure ample at the bottom
4. break the ampoule and agitate
5. observe the color and record