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Article: Psychotropic Drugs
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- World of Forensic Science
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Psychotropic Drugs
Determining the presence of various drugs in samples, including
blood
and urine, is an important facet of
forensic science
. A variety of analytical techniques can be used, depending upon the drug being tested. Eyewitness information concerning the behavior of the victim or suspect, and physical aspects of the investigation scene (i.e., presence of syringes, open liquor bottles, or the smell of marijuana), can guide the law enforcement officer or forensic investigator in recommending particular drug tests.
Psychotropic drugs are forensically relevant. The drugs are a loosely defined grouping of agents that have effects on psychological function and include ...