Opening of Bids - Traffic Signal Detection Improvements Proj No. 120-046 - TGB Unlimited, Inc.

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Workplace Issues Effects on Mental Performance — Depression and apathy — Wide mood swings — Slowed movement and reflexes In addition the high physical and psychological dependence level of opiates compounds the impaired functioning. Effects on Driver Performance The apathy caused by opiates can translate into an "I don't really care" attitude towards performance. The physical effects as well as the depression, fatigue, and slowed reflexes impede the reaction time of the driver, raising the potential for accidents. Although opiates have a legitimate medical use in alleviating pain, workplace use may cause impairment of physical and mental functions. — Premature death/fatal accidents — Injuries/accident rates — Absenteeism/extra sick leave, and — Loss of production. FACT., Heroin accounts for 90% of the narcotic abuse in this country. When injected it reaches the brain in 15 to 30 seconds and the effect lasts three to five hours. Opiates can be detected in a users system one to two days after use. PCP (phencyclidine) PCP is often referred to as 'angel dust', 'rocket fuel', or 'killer weed'. It is a hallucinogenic drug that is smoked, swallowed, snorted, or injected. This drug distorts the senses and often produces hallucinations. PCP interrupts the function of the neurocortex, the section of the brain that controls the intellect and keeps instincts in check as it blocks pain receptors. Violent PCP episodes may result in self-inflicted injuries. Signs and Symptoms of Abuse: — Impaired concentration — Confusion and agitation — Muscle rigidity — Profuse sweating — Repetitive speech patterns — Blank stares — Impaired driving ability 2 Health Effects: — Memory problems — Speech difficulties — Depression — Anxiety — Violent behavior — Paranoia — Hallucinations — Convulsions — Coma