Forensic Toxicology Flashcards
Key Areas of Forensic Toxicology
Analysis in criminal investigations, accidents, and legal cases
Forensic Toxicology
identifying drugs, alcohol, and poisons in the body for legal purposes.
Toxin
a substance that causes harmful reactions in sufficient quantities
Neurotoxin
A toxin that damages or kills nerve cells
Clinical Drugs
drugs used for therapy
Recreational Drugs
drugs used for enjoyment
Narcotics
pain relief
Depressants
slows the central nervous system
Stimulants
increase alertness
Hallucinogens
alter perception
Chronic Use
Long-term, low-dose substance use
Acute Exposure
Short-term, high-dose exposure
Illicit Use
Illegal or unintended substance use
LD50
The dose of a substance that kills 50% of test subjects
Psychological Dependence
A habitual need for a substance without physical withdrawal symptoms
Combining Depressants
Increases risk of overdose
Proof
Indicates the alcohol percentage by volume multiplied by two
DNA Analysis
Identifies specific biological substances
Urinalysis
common for drug testing
Color Testing
Identifies substances chemically
Breath Testing
Measures blood alcohol concentration
