Synopses & Reviews
The Handbook of Forensic Drug Analysis provides in-depth, up-to-date methods and results of forensic drug analyses. Chapters written by leading researchers in the field discuss the various forms of the drug as well as the origin and nature of samples. How to perform various tests, the use of best practices, and the analysis of results are discussed in detail. Numerous forensic and chemical analytic techniques are covered including immunoassay, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
This complete volume is the only compendium of its kind on illicit drugs and analysis and should serve as a widely used reference for professionals. In addition, it can also be used as a standard textbook for graduate courses in forensic science.
- Contributed to by leading scientists from around the world.
- The only analysis book dedicated to illicit drugs of abuse
- Comprehensive coverage of sampling methods and various forms of analysis
Review
“I learned a lot reviewing this book and I have been in forensic toxicology for forty years.”
— Forensic Science International
“So I can state that the contributors have done a great job in their historical entries.”
— Forensic Science International
“…very useful reference book… …belongs in libraries of colleges and universities that offer programs in criminal justice or forensic science.”
— Forensic Science International
“ .. this is a well written, comprehensive, informative book written by authors who are extremely well qualified and knowledgeable in their respective fields. It would be a fine addition to the library of any laboratory involved in the analysis of drugs of abuse.”
— Ashraf Mozayani, Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology
“All crime labs should have this book in the library.”
— Forensic Science International
“This text should be considered an essential addition to the library of any forensic science laboratory. The book is easy to read, clearly laid out, systematic in presentation and to be wholeheartedly recommended.”
— Chemistry World, Volume 2, Number 6, 2005
Review
The most complete chemical and analytic reference for the forensic analysis of illicit drugs!
Review
'I learned a lot reviewing this book and I have been in forensic toxicology for forty years.'
'" Forensic Science International
'So I can state that the contributors have done a great job in their historical entries.'
'" Forensic Science International
very useful reference book' 'belongs in libraries of colleges and universities that offer programs in criminal justice or forensic science.'
'" Forensic Science International
All crime labs should have this book in the library. - Forensic Science International
This text should be considered an essential addition to the library of any forensic science laboratory. The book is easy to read, clearly laid out, systematic in presentation and to be wholeheartedly recommended. - Chemistry World, Vol. 2, No. 6, 2005
Review
l crime labs should have this book in the library. - Forensic Science International
Review
should be considered an essential addition to the library of any forensic science laboratory. The book is easy to read, clearly laid out, systematic in presentation and to be wholeheartedly recommended. - Chemistry World, Vol. 2, No. 6, 2005
Synopsis
The Handbook of Forensic Drug Analysis is a comprehensive chemical and analytic reference for the forensic analysis of illicit drugs. With chapters written by leading researchers in the field, the book provides in-depth, up-to-date methods and results of forensic drug analyses.
This Handbook discusses various forms of the drug as well as the origin and nature of samples. It explains how to perform various tests, the use of best practices, and the analysis of results. Numerous forensic and chemical analytic techniques are covered including immunoassay, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Topics range from the use of immunoassay technologies for drugs-of-abuse testing, to methods of forensic analysis for cannabis, hallucinogens, cocaine, opioids, and amphetamine. The book also looks at synthetic methods and law enforcement concerns regarding the manufacture of illicit drugs, with an emphasis on clandestine methamphetamine production.
This Handbook should serve as a widely used reference for forensic scientists, toxicologists, pharmacologists, drug companies, and professionals working in toxicology testing labs, libraries, and poison control centers. It may also be used by chemists, physicians and those in legal and regulatory professions, and students of graduate courses in forensic science.
- Contributed to by leading scientists from around the world.
- The only analysis book dedicated to illicit drugs of abuse
- Comprehensive coverage of sampling methods and various forms of analysis
About the Author
Jay Siegel is Director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from George Washington University. He worked for 3 years at the Virginia Bureau of Forensic Sciences, analyzing drugs, fire residues and trace evidence. From 1980 to 2004 he was professor of forensic chemistry and Director of the forensic science program at Michigan State University in the School of Criminal Justice. Dr. Siegel has testified over 200 times as an expert witness in 12 states, Federal Court and Military Court. He is Editor in Chief of the Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, author of Forensic Science: A Beginner’s Guide and Fundamentals of Forensic Science and has over 30 publications in forensic science journals. Dr. Siegel was awarded the 2005 Paul Kirk Award for lifetime achievement in forensic science. In February 2009, he was named Distinguished Fellow by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. In April 2009 he was named the Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award by his alma mater, George Washington University.
Director, Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program: Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA
Table of Contents
1 – Overview of Forensic Drug Analysis
2 – Immunoassay Technologies For Drugs-of-Abuse Testing
3 – Cannabis: Methods of Forensic Analysis
4 – Analysis of the Hallucinogens
5 – Cocaine: Methods of Forensic Analysis
6 – Opioids: Methods of Forensic Analysis
7 – Amphetamines: Methods of Forensic Analysis
8 – Illicit Drug Manufacture (with an Emphasis on Clandestine Methamphetamine Production): Synthetic Methods and Law Enforcement Concerns