Tag: harm reduction
Detecting Xylazine and Emerging Adulterants: A Guide to Modern Testing Strategies
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 30 2026
Explore modern detection strategies for xylazine and emerging adulterants like medetomidine and BTMPS. Learn how LC-MS/MS, immunoassays, and point-of-care tests are reshaping forensic and clinical toxicology.
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.