Standardized Field Sobriety Test Course Session 1 - Introduction Glossary of Terms FIELD SOBRIETY TEST

Standardized Field Sobriety Test Course

Session 1 - Introduction

Glossary of Terms

FIELD SOBRIETY TEST

Any one of several roadside tests that can be used to determine whether a

subject is impaired.

FLASHBACK

A vivid recollection of a portion of an hallucinogenic experience. Essentially, it is

a very intense daydream. There are three types: (1) emotional -- feelings of

panic, fear, etc.; (2) somatic -- altered body sensations, tremors, dizziness, etc.;

and (3) perceptual -- distortions of vision, hearing, smell, etc.

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GARRULITY

Chatter, rambling or pointless speech. Talkative.

HALLUCINATION

A sensory experience of something that does not exist outside the mind, e.g.,

seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that isn't really there. Also,

having a distorted sensory perception, so that things appear differently than they

are.

HALLUCINOGENS

One of the seven drug categories. Hallucinogens include LSD, MDMA, Peyote,

Psilocybin, and numerous other drugs.

HASHISH

A form of cannabis made from the dried and pressed resin of a marijuana plant.

HASH OIL

Sometimes referred to as “marijuana oil” it is a highly concentrated syrup-like oil

extracted from marijuana. It is normally produced by soaking marijuana in a

container of solvent, such as acetone or alcohol for several hours and after the

solvent has evaporated, a thick syrup-like oil is produced with a higher THC

content.

HEROIN

A powerful and widely-abused narcotic analgesic that is chemically derived from

morphine. The chemical, or generic name of heroin is "diacetyl morphine".

HIPPUS

A rhythmic change in the pupil size of the eyes, as they dilate and constrict when

observed in darkness independent of changes in light intensity, accommodation

(focusing), or other forms of sensory stimulation. Normally only observed with

specialized equipment.

HOMEOSTASIS

The dynamic balance, or steady state, involving levels of salts, water, sugars,

and other materials in the body's fluids.

HORIZONTAL GAZE NYSTAGMUS (HGN)

Involuntary jerking of the eyes occurring as the eyes gaze to the side. The first

test administered in the SFST battery.

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HORMONES

Chemicals produced by the body's endocrine system that are carried through the

blood stream to the target organ. They exert great influence on the growth and

development of the individual, and that aid in the regulation of numerous body

processes.

HYDROXY THC

A metabolite of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

HYPERFLEXIA

Exaggerated or over extended motions.

HYPERGLYCEMIA

Excess sugar in the blood.

HYPERPNEA

A deep, rapid or labored breathing.

HYPERPYREXIA

Extremely high body temperature.

HYPERREFLEXIA

A neurological condition marked by increased reflex reactions.

HYPERTENSION

Abnormally high blood pressure. Do not confuse this with hypotension.

HYPOGLYCEMIA

An abnormal decrease of blood sugar levels.

HYPOPNEA

Shallow or slow breathing.

HYPOTENSION

Abnormally low blood pressure. Do not confuse this with hypertension.

HYPOTHERMIA

Decreased body temperature.