Drug Awareness Flashcards
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Which of the following is a recognised sign of drink spiking that a door supervisor should watch for?
Answer: A patron who suddenly appears far more intoxicated than their alcohol consumption would explain
Sudden, disproportionate intoxication relative to known alcohol intake is a key indicator of drink spiking. Other signs include confusion, loss of coordination, and unusual drowsiness appearing rapidly.
What is 'cuckooing' in the context of drug dealing that a door supervisor should be aware of?
Answer: Drug dealers taking over a vulnerable person's home to use as a dealing base
Cuckooing is a practice where drug dealers take over the home of a vulnerable person to use as a base for drug dealing. While primarily a community issue, door supervisors should understand county lines and exploitation patterns.
A door supervisor finds used needles in the venue toilets. What is the MOST important immediate action?
Answer: Cordon off the area to prevent needlestick injuries, do not touch the needles, and call for proper disposal by trained personnel
Used needles pose a serious risk of bloodborne infections including HIV and hepatitis. The area should be cordoned off immediately, needles should not be touched, and trained personnel or environmental health should handle disposal using proper sharps containers.
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, what does 'possession with intent to supply' mean?
Answer: Having drugs in a quantity or manner that suggests they are intended for distribution to others
Possession with intent to supply means having drugs in circumstances suggesting they will be distributed. Evidence includes large quantities, dealer bags, scales, large amounts of cash, and multiple phones. Penalties are significantly higher than simple possession.
What role does CCTV play in supporting drug-related incidents at licensed premises?
Answer: It provides crucial evidence for prosecution, supports incident reports, and can be requested by police under licensing conditions
CCTV is a critical evidential tool. Most premises licences require CCTV to be operational and footage retained for a set period (typically 31 days). Police can request footage, and it supports prosecution of drug offences and corroborates door staff statements.
A patron tells a door supervisor they believe their friend has swallowed a bag of drugs to avoid detection. What is the correct response?
Answer: Treat it as a medical emergency, call 999 immediately, do not induce vomiting, and monitor the person until paramedics arrive
Swallowing a bag of drugs is a life-threatening medical emergency. If the bag ruptures, it could cause a fatal overdose. Call 999 immediately, do not induce vomiting as this could rupture the bag, and monitor the person's condition until paramedics arrive.