OKDHS February Lecture Examines Drug Recognition and Identification

OKLAHOMA CAPITOL -- Learning to identify and recognize when a person is under the influence of drugs can be a tricky process.  But a few key indicators may help shed some light on the problem, and save a person’s life in the process.

“Drug Recognition/Drug Identification” is the topic of the next installment in the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) Practice and Policy Lecture Series.  It will be held Wednesday, February 27, from Noon until 1 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City.

Guest lecturer will be Captain David Huff, Investigations Division Commander with the Midwest City Police Department.  He will cover the general indicators exhibited by persons who are under the influence of seven different drug categories.  Huff will also discuss the photo identification of prescription and illegal drugs, identification of various drug paraphernalia and methods of ingestion.

Huff is a 21 year veteran of the police department.  He is a former undercover narcotics investigator, patrol officer, and detective.  Additionally, he is a Certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and a DRE instructor.

The Practice and Policy Lecture Series has been developed to provide thought-provoking presentations on Oklahoma's emerging policy issues, trends and best practices. The series is sponsored by the OKDHS Office of Planning, Research and Statistics and the University of Oklahoma Center for Public Management with the goal of providing the best educational opportunities available in a forum that offers participants an opportunity to question, share and learn from each other. 

All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information contact the Office of Planning, Research and Statistics at (405) 521-3552 or visit the Practice and Policy Lecture Series website 

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