The Journal of Global Drug Policy and Practice devote Volume 3, issue 4 – Winter 2010 to the critical role of drug testing in combating the worldwide scourge of addiction.
Before the advent of laboratory based technology that paved the way for drugs of abuse screening, concerned clinicians, parents and law enforcement representatives had to rely on observation and basic behavioral testing to determine the presence of a drug high or intoxication. Abusive agents that depressed brain activity led to more easily identified victims of abuse.
It was not that difficult to spot the individual intoxicated on alcoholic beverages, using tranquilizers like valium or xanax or nodding off from opiates like heroin. However, the detection of marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy or LSD use poses a much greater challenge because of their subtle effects on behavior. The ability to qualitatively and then quantitatively assay the presence of agents of abuse represents a tremendous step forward in promoting the health of our citizens.
The present issue contains
An Overview of Present and Future Drug Testing
Drug Testing in Clinical Settings
Drug Testing of Students
Drug Testing In The Workplace: An Historical and Economic Examination
plus updates on medical research and international drug policy
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