Analytical and Practical Aspects of Drug Testing in Hair eBook

Analytical and Practical Aspects of Drug Testing in Hair reviews the latest developments in hair analysis, the validity of analytical procedures, and the interpretation of test results and statistical data. Written by well-known international authors, this comprehensive reference provides practical coverage of the best drug testing techniques currently in use and examines the biochemical effects of the drugs themselves. The text describes appropriate testing methods for each specific drug, such as opiates, cocaine, and cannabis, including the determination of quantity, frequency, and chronology of use. The authors discuss the various scientific testing methods for each drug and circumstance including inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS), hair multielementary analysis, and the new speciation analysis.