Tag: drug testing
Benzodiazepine Detection: How Long-Acting and Short-Acting Types Affect Drug Testing Results
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 28 2026
Benzodiazepine detection varies widely between long-acting and short-acting drugs. Understanding half-lives, metabolites, and testing methods is critical for accurate forensic and clinical results.
Forensic Toxicologist: Drug and Poison Specialist
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 23 2026
Forensic toxicologists analyze drugs and poisons in biological samples to determine cause of death, impairment, or criminal activity. They use advanced lab techniques, testify in court, and help solve crimes ranging from DUIs to homicides.
Fentanyl Detection: Challenges in Controlled Substance Testing
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Jan 12 2026
Fentanyl detection saves lives, but current testing methods have serious limitations. Test strips are accurate but miss analogs; portable devices struggle with trace amounts; and legal barriers block access. Detection alone can't solve the overdose crisis.