Drugs
Controlled Substances and Toxicology: Presentations from the 2018 NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium
Distinguishing Between Structurally Similar Designer Drugs Using an Advanced Method of Chromatography
Regional Fentanyl Trends, Safety, and Field Testing Technology
Synthetic Cathinones Stored in Biological Evidence Can Be Unstable
Synthetic Cathinones Stored in Biological Evidence Can Be Unstable
Synthetic cathinones, a class of mood-altering stimulants popular among recreational drug users, can be unstable when stored in blood or urine samples, and may be problematic when used as evidence in court.
NIJ FY18 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime
NIJ's drugs and crime portfolio supports research on law enforcement efforts to deter, investigate, prosecute, and address illegal drug trafficking, markets, and use. This FY2018 solicitation seeks investigator-initiated proposals to conduct applied research on evidence-based tools, protocols, and policies for State, local and tribal jurisdictions. The two drug priorities are: 1) opioid-related criminal investigation, prosecution, drug intelligence, and community surveillance; and 2) illegal marijuana markets...