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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill that law enforcement authorities say will help keep drug-impaired drivers off the road. The new law gives oral fluid (saliva) tests for drugs the same “implied consent” legal standing as the breath and blood tests used to detect alcohol after an arrest. Drivers arrested for DUI will be required to submit to the saliva test or lose their driving .
Innovations in Forensic Examination of Seized Drugs and Forensic Toxicology
Thought LeadersDr. Michelle PeaceForensic Scientist Virginia Commonwealth University
In this interview, News-Medical Life Sciences talks to Michelle Peace on her Pittcon presentation in the session, Innovations in Forensic Examination of Seized Drugs and Forensic Toxicology . Her presentation is entitled A Six-year Retrospective of the Untargeted Chemical Analysis of E-liquid Compositions: The Trends and Issues .
What are some trends in the forensic examination of seized drugs in the field of forensic toxicology?
There are two big, current trends that are entwined, one of which is a move towards the adoption of faster, more sensitive instrumentation.
Challenges of Cannabis Analysis and Impacts on Driving and Public Health
Thought LeadersDr. Madeleine SwortwoodAssistant Professor, Department of ForensicsSam Houston State University
In this interview, Dr. Madeleine Swortwood of Sam Houston State University talks to News-Medical Life Sciences about the symposium she will lead at Pittcon this year on the analytical challenges of cannabis and its impacts on driving and public health.
What role does cannabis play in 2021, especially in the realm of public health?
With increased medicinal and recreational use, we really need to have a solid understanding of how this is going to impact drug-impaired driving, workplace safety and even accidental toxic exposures.