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Development Of A Cannabinoid Testing Method Using Blood Collection Cards And Lc-Ms/Ms, Lindsey K. Reynolds, Matt J. Vergne
Development Of A Cannabinoid Testing Method Using Blood Collection Cards And Lc-Ms/Ms, Lindsey K. Reynolds, Matt J. Vergne
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Cannabis is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Marijuana is a type of cannabis with high amount of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) which is psychoactive and intoxicating. Δ9-THC affects alertness and concentration, reducing driving skills when one is intoxicated. Law enforcement of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) is difficult for police because there is no rapid way to test for Δ9- THC intoxication at the scene of an accident or police stop. Currently, police have to take suspects to a facility to acquire blood samples for testing and the average time before testing is more than …