Clinical and Forensic Toxicology News: December 2018

An AACC/CAP Educational Newsletter for Toxicology Laboratories
CFTN is registered with the U.S. Library of Congress, ISSN 2374-9679

Read the December 2018 issue of CFTN

Dissociative Drugs of Abuse (page 1)

Growing Family Includes Ketamine, Phencyclidine, and Their Analogs
Recently, analogs of ketamine and PCP have appeared on the street and via Internet sources. Some of these analogs were synthesized and characterized decades ago as potential pharmaceuticals but have now emerged as “designer” dissociative drugs of abuse.

2018 IATDMCT Congress Featured Some “Top Science Down Under” (page 7)

The 2018 International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT) Congress was held in Brisbane, Australia, from Sept. 16 to 19.

Providing Expert Testimony (page 7)

Seasoned Forensic Expert Witness Shares Tips Based on His Experience
One of the more interesting opportunities that the forensic science profession offers is the chance to be an expert witness. The author provides insights based on 20 years of experience in drug testing of active-duty military service members and Department of Defense civilian employees.

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