SIA Door Drug Awareness — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, drugs are classified into which categories?
- Levels 1, 2, and 3
- Class A, Class B, and Class C (Correct answer)
- Red, Amber, and Green
- High, Medium, and Low
Correct answer: Class A, Class B, and Class C
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 classifies controlled substances into Class A (most harmful, e.g., heroin, cocaine, ecstasy), Class B (e.g., cannabis, amphetamines), and Class C (e.g., anabolic steroids, GHB).
Question 2: Which of the following is a Class A drug in the UK?
- Cannabis
- Cocaine (Correct answer)
- Anabolic steroids
- Diazepam
Correct answer: Cocaine
Cocaine is a Class A drug — the most serious classification. Class A also includes heroin, ecstasy (MDMA), crack cocaine, LSD, and magic mushrooms (when prepared).
Question 3: What are common signs that a person may have taken a stimulant drug such as cocaine?
- Drowsiness and slow speech
- Dilated pupils, excessive energy, talkativeness, jaw clenching, and sweating (Correct answer)
- Red eyes and increased appetite
- Slurred speech and poor coordination
Correct answer: Dilated pupils, excessive energy, talkativeness, jaw clenching, and sweating
Stimulant drugs like cocaine cause dilated pupils, increased energy and confidence, talkativeness, jaw clenching or teeth grinding, sweating, and reduced appetite.
Question 4: What should a door supervisor do if they find drugs on a customer during a search?
- Confiscate the drugs and flush them down the toilet
- Seize the drugs, place them in a sealed container, refuse entry, inform management, and call the police (Correct answer)
- Return the drugs and let them enter
- Keep the drugs as evidence in their pocket
Correct answer: Seize the drugs, place them in a sealed container, refuse entry, inform management, and call the police
The door supervisor should seize the drugs safely, place them in a sealed, tamper-evident container, refuse entry, inform the manager, record the incident, and call the police. The drugs must be handled carefully to preserve evidence.
Question 5: What is 'drug spiking' and what should a door supervisor look out for?
- Adding vitamins to drinks
- The practice of adding drugs to someone's drink without their knowledge, which can cause confusion, loss of consciousness, or vulnerability to assault (Correct answer)
- A cocktail mixing technique
- Adding ice to drinks
Correct answer: The practice of adding drugs to someone's drink without their knowledge, which can cause confusion, loss of consciousness, or vulnerability to assault
Drug spiking involves adding substances (such as GHB/GBL or ketamine) to someone's drink without their knowledge. Signs include sudden confusion, unusual drowsiness, loss of coordination, or someone appearing much more intoxicated than expected.
Question 6: What is the maximum penalty for supplying a Class A drug in the UK?
- 5 years imprisonment
- 7 years imprisonment
- Life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine (Correct answer)
- 10 years imprisonment
Correct answer: Life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine
The maximum penalty for supplying or producing a Class A drug in the UK is life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. This reflects the serious harm these substances cause.
SIA Door Drug Awareness
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, drugs are classified into which categories?