This document summarizes drug schedules, categories, signs and symptoms, and relevant Missouri criminal codes. It discusses the 5 schedules of controlled substances and provides examples of drugs that fall under each schedule. It also outlines categories of drugs including CNS depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, inhalants, and cannabis. For each category, common signs and symptoms of impairment are identified. Finally, the document summarizes several Missouri criminal codes pertaining to possession, distribution, and manufacturing of controlled substances.
6. Each of the controlled substances is identified under one of five schedules. Controlled Substances and appropriate schedules listed under RSMo Β§195.017 Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III Schedule IV Schedule V Drug Schedules
18. Examples from RSMo Β§195.017(a) Not more than two and five-tenths milligrams of diphenoxylate and not less than twenty-five micrograms of atropine sulfate per dosage unit; (b) Not more than one hundred milligrams of opium per one hundred milliliters or per one hundred grams; (c) Not more than five-tenths milligram of difenoxin and not less than twenty-five micrograms of atropine sulfate per dosage unit;
23. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus β Present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus β Present in high dose Lack of Convergence β Present Pupil Size β Normal (1) Reaction to Light β Slow Pulse β Down (2) Blood Pressure β Down Body Temperature β Normal Muscle Tone β Flaccid 1 β Soma & Quaaludes usually dilate 2 β Quaaludes & Alcohol may elevate CNS Depressant Signs
47. Muscle Tone β Rigid3 Certain psychedelic amphetamines cause slowing Hallucinogen Signs
48. Dazed Appearance Body Tremors Synesthesia (4) Hallucinations Paranoia Uncoordinated Nausea Difficulty in Speech Perspiring Poor Perception of Time and Distance Memory Loss 4 β Brainβs misinterpretation of senses Hallucinogen Symptoms
57. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus β Present Vertical Gaze Nystagmus β Present Lack of Convergence β Present Pupil Size β Normal Reaction to Light β Normal Pulse β Up Blood Pressure β Up Body Temperature β Up Muscle Tone - Rigid Dissociative Anesthetic Signs
74. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus β None Vertical Gaze Nystagmus β None Lack of Convergence β None Pupil Size β Constricted Reaction to Light β Little or None Visible Pulse β Down Blood Pressure β Down Body Temperature β Down Muscle Tone - Flaccid Narcotic Analgesic Signs
91. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus β Present Vertical Nystagmus β Present in high dose Lack of Convergence β Present Pupil Size β Normal (5) Reaction to light β Slow Pulse β Up Blood Pressure β up/down (6) Body Temperature β up/down/normal Muscle Tone β flaccid 5 Normal but may be dilated 6 Down with anesthetic gases β up with volatile solvents & aerosols Inhalants Signs
92. Residue of substance around mouth and nose Odor of substance Possible nausea Slurred Speech Disorientation Confusion Bloodshot, watery eyes Lack of muscle control Flushed face Non-communicative Intense headaches Inhalants Symptoms
97. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus β none Vertical Nystagmus β none Lack of convergence β present Pupil size β dilated (7) Reaction to light β normal Pulse β up Blood Pressure β up Body Temperature β normal Muscle Tone β normal 7 Possibly normal Cannabis Signs
98. Marked reddening of conjunctiva Odor of Marijuana Body tremors Eyelid tremors Relaxed inhibitions Increased appetite Impaired perception of time & distance Disorientations Possible paranoia Cannabis Symptoms
105. Chapter 195 RSMo defines and regulates the use of controlled substances. http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/c195.htm Missouri Criminal Code
106. A person commits the crime of possession of a controlled substance if he/she: Knew of the presence of the substance; AND Knew of the illegal nature of the substance; AND Had actual or constructive possession of the substance; AND The substance was a controlled substance. Penalty varies Β§195.202 Possession or control of a controlled substance, penalty.
107. A person to whom or for whose use any controlled substance in Schedule II has been prescribed, sold, or dispensed by a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or pharmacist, or other person authorized under the provisions of section 195.050 and the owner of any animal for which any such drug has been prescribed, sold, or dispensed, by a veterinarian, may lawfully possess it only in the container in which it was delivered to him by the person selling or dispensing the same. Β§195.110 User of controlled substance to keep it in container in which obtained.
108. Knowingly Distributes; OR Delivers; OR Manufactures; OR Produces A controlled substance; OR Attempts to Distribute; OR Deliver; OR Manufacture; OR Produce A controlled substance; OR Knowingly possesses with the intent to Distribute; OR Deliver; OR Manufacture; OR Produce A controlled substance Β§195.211 Distribution, delivery, manufacture or production of a controlled substance, violations and attempted violations, penalty.
109. A person commits the crime of possession or use of drug paraphernalia if he/she: Uses, or possesses with the intent to use Paraphernalia; To plant propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body A controlled substance or imitation controlled substance. Β§195.233Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
110. A person commits the crime of possession of ephedrine if he/she: Possesses any methamphetamine precursor drug; AND Possesses such substance with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine or its analogs. Class D Felony See Β§195.400 for list of regulated chemicals Β§195.246Possession of Ephedrine
111. It is unlawful for any person to possess chemicals listed in subsection 2 of section 195.400, or reagents, or solvents, or any other chemicals proven to be precursor ingredients of methamphetamine or amphetamine, as established by expert testimony pursuant to subsection 3 of this section, with the intent to manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, or otherwise alter that chemical to create a controlled substance or a controlled substance analogue in violation of sections 195.005 to 195.425. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class C felony. The state may present expert testimony to provide a prima facie case that any chemical, whether or not listed in subsection 2 of section 195.400, is an immediate precursor ingredient for producing methamphetamine or amphetamine. Β§195.420Creation of Controlled substance
112. When dealing with unknown pills call Poison Control and they can Identify them by the numbers on the pill. 1-800-392-9111 Additional Information
113. Corporal Scott Connor β Sullivan Police Dept. Instructor at The Law Enforcement Training Institute at the University of Missouri β Columbia www.erowids.org Special Thanks to: