WHAT IS DRUG RECOGNITION?

Drug Recognition is a technique which can be used to see when a person is under the influence of some drug. By watching a person who has observable signs and syptoms, it is easy to identify the type of drug that he or she may be under the influence of. These signs and symptoms manifest themselves in certain ways dependant upon the type of drug taken.

For the purposes of drug recognition all drugs will show signs and symptoms within seven distinct categories. These categories are, Cannabis, Opiates also known as Narcotic Analgesics, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Central Nervous System Depressants, Disassociative Anaesthetics, Hallucinogens and Inhalants. These are the categories which act upon the body's sytems in a particlular way, whether they be illicit drugs, prescribed drugs or over the counter (OTC) drugs.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER?

Our training in this technique will teach you how to identify the specific signs which fall into those categories. Whether you are at home, working or out socially you should be able to identify whether a person has taken an impairing substance.

We can provide consultation, training and monitoring in the following:-

• Drug Influence Recognition
• Drug Awareness and Identification
• Impairment Identification
• Expert witness reports

Our consultation with your company will provide you with comprehensive information, advice and guidance. Our package of support for your company includes an initial scoping study, followed by staff training , through to monitoring of your policy and provision of counselling (through the use of our associates)

All our training is mapped to the Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS).