The air of Dublin also contains cannabis, poppy, even magic mushrooms—or at least their DNA.
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ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee is developing a proposed standard that will help forensic analysts of seized drug evidence better evaluate which methodology to use when addressing detection/identification limitations within laboratories.
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In June 2024, befuddled forensic scientists started detecting the presence of BTMPS—a light stabilizer evaluated for use in plastic materials—in the recreational drug supply, specifically as an adulterant alongside fentanyl.
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Researchers have developed new diagnostic techniques for detecting opioid compounds in adults with opioid use disorder and infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
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In the U.S. in 2021, 10,903 people died in crashes where drugs were involved, which corresponds to 26% of all traffic deaths that year. And because new drugs constantly hit the black market, efforts to tackle the issue can be very challenging.
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Researchers demonstrate a pen-like tool that can quickly and non-invasively collect molecules from the skin’s surface to be screened for opioids with mass spectrometry.
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By uncovering differences in opioid overdose death by sex and race/ethnicity, clinicians can shape more personalized and effective care that saves lives and promotes long-term recovery.
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Beyond drug enforcement, first responders need to adapt to today’s natural disasters and emergency situations that require faster action due to the hazards associated with more synthetic materials.
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With marijuana now legal in many U.S. states, the need for reliable tests for marijuana impairment is more pressing than ever.
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Nationwide, the YRBS survey saw 10- and 12-year declines in the teen use of alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, opioids, inhalants, cocaine, methamphetamine and ecstasy. However, not all the trends were reflected at a more local level.
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