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High Prevalence of Fentanyl Detected by the Maryland Emergency Department Drug Surveillance System — Baltimore, Maryland, 2019

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Zachary Dezman, MD; Bradford Schwartz, MD; Amy Billing, MSSA; Ebonie Massey, MA; E. Erin Artigiani, MA; Julie Factor; Eric D. Wish, PhD

MMWR; 69(23); June 12, 2020

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A-agents, misleadingly known as “Novichoks”: a narrative review

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Jakub Opravil, Jaroslav Pejchal, Vladimir Finger, Jan Korabecny, Tomas Rozsypal, Martina Hrabinova, Lubica Muckova, Vendula Hepnarova, Jan Konecny, Ondrej Soukup, Daniel Jun

Arch Toxicol; 97; 2023

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The Stability of Synthetic Cathinones and the Study of Potential Intake Biomarkers in the Biological Material from a Case of 3-CMC Poisoning

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Agnieszka Romańczuk, Sebastian Rojek, Kamil Synowiec , Martyna Maciów-Głąb, Karol Kula, Ewa Rzepecka-Woźniak

J Anal Tox; 47(5); 2023

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On-site detection and laboratory verification of the presence of nerve agent biomarkers using dried blood spots

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Mirjam de Bruin-Hoegée, Alex Fidder, Tomas van Groningen, Marcel J. van der Schans, Daan Noort, Arian C. van Asten

Forensic Chem; 35; 2023

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Pharmacokinetics of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol following acute cannabis smoke exposure in mice; effects of sex, age, and strain

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Emely A. Gazarov, Sabrina Zequeira, Alexandria S. Senetra, John Howard, Abhisheak Sharma, Christopher R. McCurdy, Jada Lewis, Jennifer L. Bizon, Barry Setlow

Front Pharmacol; 14; 2023

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Creating infrastructure and incentives to increase quality in forensic science

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Brian J. Gestring

Forensic Sci Int Synerg; 7; 2023

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Alcohol, Anthropology, Biometrics, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Cannabis and Cannabinoids, Chemistry, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Criminal Justice System, Digital and Multimedia Analysis, DNA and Biology, Dogs and Sensors, DREs / Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors, Education and Training, Entomology, Fingerprints / Friction Ridge, Fire Debris Analysis, Fire Investigation and Explosions, Firearms and Toolmarks, Footwear and Tire, Forensic Pathology and Medicolegal Death Investigation, Genetic Genealogy, Laboratory Operations, Odontology, Photography, Video, and Imaging Technology, Questioned Documents, Sexual Assault / SANE, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Statistics and Data Analysis, Toxicology, Trace Evidence, Veterinary Forensics, Wildlife

Saturated Cannabinoids: Update on Synthesis Strategies and Biological Studies of These Emerging Cannabinoid Analogs

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Maite L. Docampo-Palacios, Giovanni A. Ramirez, Tesfay T. Tesfatsion, Alex Okhovat, Monica Pittiglio, Kyle P. Ray, Westley Cruces

Molecules; 28(17); 2023

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Is adipose tissue suitable for detection of (synthetic) cannabinoids? A comparative study analyzing antemortem and postmortem specimens following pulmonary administration of JWH-210, RCS-4, as well as ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol to pigs

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Nadine Schaefer, Frederike Nordmeier, Ann-Katrin Kröll, Christina Körbel, Matthias W. Laschke, Michael D. Menger, Hans H. Maurer, Markus R. Meyer, Peter H. Schmidt

Arch Toxicol; 94(10); 2020

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Additive Manufacturing of a Portable Electrochemical Sensor with a Recycled Conductive Filament for the Detection of Atropine in Spiked Drink Samples

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Iana V. S. Arantes, Robert D. Crapnell, Matthew J. Whittingham, Evelyn Sigley, Thiago R.L.C. Paixão, and Craig E. Banks

ACS Appl Engin Mater; 2023

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Driving-related behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions among Australian medical cannabis users: results from the CAMS 20 survey

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Thomas R. Arkell, Sarah V. Abelev, Llewellyn Mills, Anastasia Suraev, Jonathon C. Arnold, Nicholas Lintzeris & Iain S. McGregor

J Cannabis Res; 5:35; 2023

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Understandings, attitudes, practices and responses to GHB overdose among GHB consumers

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Jack Freestone, Nadine Ezard, Adam Bourne, Jonathan Brett, Darren M. Roberts, Mohamed Hammoud, Anthony Nedanoski, Garrett Prestage, Krista J. Siefried

Harm Reduct J; 20; 2023

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An mRNA Profiling Study of Vaginal Swabs from Pre- and Postmenopausal Women

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Elena Chierto, Federica Alessandrini, Carla Bini, Eugenia Carnevali, Matteo Fabbri, Paolo Fattorini, Pierangela Grignani, Francesca Scarnicci, Pamela Tozzo, Andrea Verzeletti, Susi Pelotti, Loredana Buscemi, Carlo Robino

Curr Issues Mol Biol; 45(8); 2023

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Daily Naltrexone Use Does Not Adversely Affect Physical, Cognitive or Marksmanship Performance in U.S. Army Soldiers

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Jamie T Carreno-Davidson, MS, USA, PhD, Colleen M Castellani, BS, Joseph J Carreno, MPH, PharmD, Jesse P DeLuca, MC, USA, DO, Daniel J Selig, MC, USA, MD, Chau V Vuong, MS, Stefan M Pasiakos, PhD, Bradley M Ritland, SP, USA, PhD

Military Med; 2023

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