Application of LC-MS/MS for the Identification of Drugs of Abuse in Driver’s License Regranting Procedures
Abstract Background: Drugged driving is associated with an increased risk of road accidents worldwide. In Italy, driving under the influence…
forensic toxicology
Flumazenil may improve gait and mentation in dogs presenting with marijuana toxicosis
Abstract Introduction: Alongside the United States’ growing landscape of legalized recreational marijuana intended for humans, cases of canine marijuana toxicosis…
Enhancement and validation of a quantitative GC–MS method for the detection of ∆9-THC and THC—COOH in postmortem blood and urine samples
Abstract Cannabis is frequently detected in forensic investigations and is associated with an increased risk of fatal car crashes. This…
Cannabis and children: risk mitigation strategies for edibles
Abstract In the era of (re)legalisation of medicinal and recreational cannabis, accidental and intentional exposure to edibles, cannabis-infused food products,…
Quantification of 108 illicit drugs and metabolites in bile matrix by LC–MS/MS for the toxicological testing of sudden death cases
Abstract Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00204-023-03631-z. Article type: Research Article Keywords: Forensic toxicology, Bile,…
The role of microorganisms in the biotransformation of psychoactive substances and its forensic relevance: a critical interdisciplinary review
Abstract : Microorganisms are widespread on the planet being able to adapt, persist, and grow in diverse environments, either rich…
Trends in Illicit Cannabis Potency based on the Analysis of Law Enforcement Seizures in the Southern Area of Rome
Abstract Cannabis remains the most illicitly produced and consumed substance worldwide, and the average trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content in cannabis products…
Application of Paper-Based Microfluidic Analytical Devices (µPAD) in Forensic and Clinical Toxicology: A Review
Abstract The need for providing rapid and, possibly, on-the-spot analytical results in the case of intoxication has prompted researchers to…
Advances in testing for sample manipulation in clinical and forensic toxicology—part B: hair samples
Abstract As a continuation of part A, focusing on advances in testing for sample manipulation of urine samples in clinical…
Atypical Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Consumption and Fatalities: Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract Fentanyl is a synthetic L-opioid receptor agonist, approximately 100 times more potent than morphine, that is experiencing an upward…