What Do Probation Officers Test for?
In the criminal justice system, probation officers supervise members of the community who are serving probation instead of a prison term. As part of their responsibilities, officers may need to test offenders for substance abuse. Here's what probation officers routinely test for.
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Opiates
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These addictive drugs are analgesics or painkillers and may be prescribed to medical patients in the form of morphine and codeine. The main illegal drug in this group is heroin.
Cocaine
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Cocaine has a strong potential for addiction. In its free-base form, it's known on the street as "crack" and easily accessible.
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Methamphetamines
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Methamphetamines, part of the amphetamines family, are second only to alcohol and marijuana as the most abused substance in America today, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. They are often called "speed," "meth" or "crystal" on the street.
Phencyclidine
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PCP, or phencyclidine, is often added to an edible leafy plant like oregano or marijuana and smoked. Its popular street terms are "angel dust" and "supergrass."
Marijuana
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The most abused illegal drug in the U.S. is marijuana, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Users refer to it as "grass," "pot" or "weed."
Alcohol
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Probation officers use Breathalyzers to test for alcohol.
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