Drugs, Poisons, and ChemistryForensic chemists and toxicologists work with drugs and poisons, but they each start with different evidence. Forensic chemists working determine if the physical evidence they receive is an illegal substance such as marijuana or cocaine. Toxicologists work with biological evidence. This book touches on various aspects of forensic chemistry. |
Contents
History and Pioneers | 1 |
Scientific Principles Instrumentation and Equipment | 13 |
Toxicology Drugs and Poisons in the Body | 50 |
Forensic Drug Analysis | 79 |
Conclusions The Future of Drugs Poisons and Chemistry | 100 |
Glossary | 103 |
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