Forensic Toxicology Blog
Evidence-based articles about toxicology, expert testimony, legal developments, alcohol, drugs, and forensic testing.
Does Bleaching Hair Affect a Hair Follicle Drug Test?
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
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
This article explains Types Of Drug Tests In The 21st Century and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
Drug Toxicology: Alcohol vs Drug related DUI
This article explains Drug Toxicology: Alcohol vs Drug related DUI and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
Expert Witness Qualifications Process
This article explains Expert Witness Qualifications Process and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
A Short History of Forensic Toxicology
This article explains A Short History of Forensic Toxicology and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
Drug Toxicology: Impairment & Driving
This article explains Drug Toxicology: Impairment & Driving and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
Drug Testing: Sweat Patches 101
This article explains Drug Testing: Sweat Patches 101 and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
NarcoPouch Test False Positive Dilemma
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
This article explains Toxicology Lawyer Talks Drug Testing in The Workplace and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
Forensic Attorney in A Virtual World
This article explains Forensic Attorney in A Virtual World and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
Types of Expert Witnesses
This article explains Types of Expert Witnesses and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
