The COPS Training Portal is pleased to announce the availability of three new Drug Identification courses, Depressants, Antidepressants, and Inhalants, The Opioid Crisis in America, and Stimulants, created by the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC).
This series of Drug Identification training modules includes a variety of interactive material. The course Depressants, Antidepressants, and Inhalants discusses the current trends, side effects, and physiological conditions of commonly abused depressants, inhalants, sedatives, and anti-depressants. Stimulants explores and identifies the various types of commonly used stimulants such as pharmaceutical stimulants, cocaine, methamphetamine, and natural stimulants. And The Opioid Crisis in America provides an overview of the chemical and legal classification of opioids and examines the national epidemic of opioid abuse.
Participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours exploring the content and resources in each course. The design of the courses allows participants to stop and resume the training based on the demands of their schedule.