FRSC 2001 Introduction to Forensic Science Technology II Professor Bensley Alfred State College Forensic Chemistry Includes several areas in the crime lab: Includes several areas in the crime lab: Controlled Substance Analysis Controlled Substance Analysis Fire Debris Analysis Fire Debris Analysis Explosive Analysis Explosive Analysis Toxicology Toxicology Also use chemistry in: Also use chemistry in: Fingerprints, Firearms, etc. Fingerprints, Firearms, etc. Definitions Drug Drug Medicine Medicine Controlled Substance Controlled Substance Why are some drugs controlled ? Why are some drugs controlled ? Narcotics Pain reliever (Analgesic) Pain reliever (Analgesic) Derived from the opium poppy plant Derived from the opium poppy plant Depressants Suppress action of CNS - Downers Suppress action of CNS - Downers Stimulants Increase action of CNS - Uppers Increase action of CNS - Uppers Hallucinogens Distort perception and induce delusions Distort perception and induce delusions Hallucinogens Anabolic Steroids Marijuana Extracted from Cannabis sativa Extracted from Cannabis sativa Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (9-THC) Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (9-THC) Glandular trichomesCystolithic (Bear Claw) Glandular trichomesCystolithic (Bear Claw) Drug Paraphernalia Current Trends