Category: Forensic Toxicology
Understanding Pharmacogenetic Variability
Okorie Okorocha Discusses Pharmacogenetic Variability Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. It is a relatively new field combining pharmacology and genomics. Pharmacology is a branch of medicine that examines the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs while genomics concerns the sequencing…
Discussing the Different Variables of Addiction
Expert Witness Discusses the Variables of Addiction The chronic nature of addiction means that drug addiction is considered a disease. However, this classification is not without controversy. This is because initial drug use typically has a voluntary component and most people who try drugs a few times do not go…
DUI Misdemeanor vs Felony
A DUI Charge Must Have Solid Evidence of Alcohol Testing Each state has a different rule for punishing DUI offenders, and while some are more lenient then others, there are some key factors involved in whether the offender is charged with a misdemeanor or felony. In terms of the United…
Understanding Pharmacokinetic Variability
Toxicology Lawyer Explains Pharmacokinetic Variability Every person has a unique biological system and so it follows naturally that there is variability among individuals’ response to drugs. This consideration, known as pharmacokinetic variability, has always been important in hospitals and within pharmacology, but it is also a necessary consideration during legal…
Why Having a Toxicology Expert Witness will help Your Motor Vehicle Accident Case
Toxicology Co-Counsels Add Understanding to Complex Concepts A court case, and especially a jury duty, can be extremely confusing at times when complex matters are discussed without a fully comprehensive background. Having a toxicology co-counsel expert present allows for intricate drug and alcohol related matters to be better understood, with…
Understanding Pharmacodynamic Variability
Forensic Lawyers Know You are Unique No two people are the same; we all look different, act different and react to drugs differently, because we all possess a unique genetic makeup. Unfortunately, medical professionals get things wrong, and sometimes the dosage of medication you receive is beneficial for most of…
The Disadvantages of Hair Testing
Does Hair Follicle Testing Really Work? Because of its non-invasive nature, hair testing has been on the rise for the last few years. Personnel can watch a donor remove their hair or even do it for them, as opposed to a urine test where donors are given the privacy of…
Beware of Breath Tests
Breath Tests Are More Prone to Error Than Blood Tests Breath tests have for years been used in courts in which to assess whether a person is under the influence or has exceeded the legal alcohol limit. As such it is the most commonly used method for testing blood alcohol…
What Can Blood Tests Diagnose
Diagnosis by Hospital Blood Testing There are many reasons why one would undergo a blood test. They help to indicate the presence of certain conditions or rule them out. They can also be used to monitor an ongoing condition and determine whether a patient is responding to treatment. Hospital blood…
Current Trends in Drug Testing
Today’s Drug Testing Trends Despite the controversy around drug screening in current and future employees, drug testing is now extremely popular in larger companies. This is because it is a proven and cost-effective strategy which results in getting help to those who need it, lessens accidents and sick leave, improves…
Dram Shop Law in New Mexico
New Mexico’s Dram Shop Laws Forty-three states have dram shop laws, but those laws differ slightly from state to state. In my previous post, I explained the basic principles of dram shop laws. In the next series of articles, I’ll be looking at dram shop laws for specific states. Dram…
Dram Shop Laws in Nevada
Nevada’s Dram Shop Laws Las Vegas has put Nevada on the map as a destination for parties, gambling, and entertainment. It’s not altogether surprising then that Nevada has fairly lax dram shop laws when compared to other states. In my previous post, I explained the basic principles of dram shop…
