Resources & References
You can learn more about this topic at the websites and publications listed below.
Resources
The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
Scientific Working Group for Forensic Toxicology (SWGTOX)
Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT) (USA)
Society of Toxicology (USA)
American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)
International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT)
Society of Hair Testing (SoHT)
Society of Toxicological and Forensic Chemistry (GTFCh)
References
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Dolan K, Rouen D, Kimber JO. An overview of the use of urine, hair, sweat and saliva to detect drug use. Drug and Alcohol Review. 2004;23(2):213–7.
Drummer OH, Gerostamoulos J, Batziris H, Chu M, Caplehorn JR, Robertson MD, et al. The incidence of drugs in drivers killed in Australian road traffic crashes. Forensic Sci Int. 2003 Jul 8;134(2–3):154–62.
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Acknowledgments
The authors wish to thank the following for their invaluable contributions to this forensic guide:
Dimitri Gerostamoulos, Ph.D., Chief Toxicologist and Manager, Toxicology Section, Forensic & Scientific Services, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Victoria Australia
Robert A. Middleberg, Ph.D., DABFT, DABCC-TC, Vice President, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Director & Forensic Toxicologist, NMS Labs
Carl M. Selavka, PhD., D-ABC Forensic Scientist and Director, Northeastern Bioscience Associates, Charlton MA USA