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Custody Division Manual / Volume 6 - Station Jail Manual

6-05/070.00 Identification of Drug and Alcohol Abuse


6-05/060.00 Miscellaneous Medical Procedures
6-05/080.00 Female Inmates

DRUGS

Symptoms to look for:

  • Tearing of the eyes
  • Restlessness
  • Cutis anserine (goose bumps)
  • Hot and cold flashes
  • Muscle aching
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Perspiration (sweating)

If the above symptoms exist, the inmate needs immediate medical care.

ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME (POST-ALCOHOL SYNDOME)

Symptoms to look for:

  • Anxiety attacks
  • Disorientation (doesn't know time, place, or person)
  • Hallucination (seeing or hearing things)
  • Fear
  • Restlessness
  • Tremors
  • Diaphoresis (sweating)

If any of the above symptoms present themselves, the inmate needs immediate medical care.

MEDICAL AID/ADDICTS-METHADONE PROGRAM

All inmates who appear addicted to a controlled substance and who display withdrawal symptoms or show identification indicating they are presently involved in a methadone treatment program shall be transported to IRC. Inmates should never be allowed to withdraw from drugs or alcohol unless a licensed medical staff is available and on duty.

PCP OR MIND-ALTERING DRUGS

Refer to MPP section 5-03/030.03, "Booking Prisoners with Medical Problems."