Forensic Toxicology Blog

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What is Forensic Toxicology?

This article explains What is Forensic Toxicology? and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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What Is a Forensic Toxicologist? Duties & Daily Work

Short answer: A forensic toxicologist analyzes biological specimens for alcohol, drugs, poisons, and metabolites; checks the reliability of the testing; interprets the findings in context; and communicates conclusions in reports or testimony. Most of the work is careful laboratory analysis, documentation, quality review, and scientific interpretation—not crime-scene investigation or instant…

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The Importance of an Expert Witness

This article explains The Importance of an Expert Witness and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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