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Does Bleaching Hair Affect a Hair Follicle Drug Test?

forensic toxicology working group members November 24, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

Short answer: Yes. Bleaching can affect what a hair drug test—often called a “hair follicle test”—measures. Bleach, permanent dye, relaxers, and other chemical treatments can change drug concentrations in hair. The effect varies by drug, treatment, hair condition, and laboratory method. Cosmetic treatment does not reliably make a person “pass”…

How Real Is Toxicology Testing On TV

forensic toxicology working group members November 17, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains How Real Is Toxicology Testing On TV and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

Types Of Drug Tests In The 21st Century

forensic toxicology working group members November 10, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

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Drug Toxicology: Alcohol vs Drug related DUI

forensic toxicology working group members October 27, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

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A Short History of Forensic Toxicology

forensic toxicology working group members October 6, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

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Drug Toxicology: Impairment & Driving

forensic toxicology working group members September 22, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains Drug Toxicology: Impairment & Driving and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

Drug Testing: Sweat Patches 101

forensic toxicology working group members September 8, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains Drug Testing: Sweat Patches 101 and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

NarcoPouch Test False Positive Dilemma

forensic toxicology working group members August 25, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains NarcoPouch Test False Positive Dilemma and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

Toxicology Lawyer Talks Drug Testing in The Workplace

forensic toxicology working group members August 18, 2017 Forensic Toxicology

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