Selecting the Best Drug-Test Procedures

Abstract

This report discusses the advantages and limitations of the matrices of urine, saliva, hair, sweat, and skin swabs for monitoring of illicit drug use in a criminal justice environment.% A three phase testing scheme is proposed employing all these matrices. The scheme recognizes the limitations of each matrix, keeping cost and inconvenience to a minimum, yet ensuring a drug-free clientele.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 28, 2003
Accession Number
ADA419198

Entities

People

  • David A Kidwell

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerated Testing
  • Adhesives
  • Blood
  • Chemistry
  • Criminals
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Users
  • Environment
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Medical Personnel
  • Monitoring
  • Street Drugs
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Toxicology

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